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Seymour Duncan SCR-1 Cool Rails for Strat Black Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan SCR-1 Cool Rails for Strat White Pickup Set
These are the same pickup set (SCR-1 Cool Rails for Strat) differing only in housing color: black versus white. Choose based purely on aesthetic preference to match your instrument's finish—the tonal and electrical specifications are identical.
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Seymour Duncan SCR-1 Cool Rails for Strat Black Pickup Set
Seymour Duncan SCR-1 Cool Rails for Strat White Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SCR-1 Cool Rails for Strat Black Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan SCR-1 Cool Rails for Strat White Pickup Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $297.00 | $297.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SCR-1 Cool Rails for Strat Black Pickup Set
- ✓ Black housing matches dark or black-finished Stratocasters
- ✓ Maintains visual consistency with darker instruments
- ✓ Identical hum-free, articulate performance as Product B
Why choose Seymour Duncan SCR-1 Cool Rails for Strat White Pickup Set
- ✓ White housing suits light or cream-finished guitars
- ✓ Cleaner aesthetic match for vintage or natural-wood instruments
- ✓ Identical specs, tone, and build quality as Product A
Frequently asked questions
Are the pickups tonally different between black and white?
No. Both sets share identical specifications: 9.4 kΩ neck, 10.3 kΩ bridge, 5.2 kHz and 4 kHz resonant peaks, and 5/4/5 EQ voicing. The only difference is housing color.
Will either set require routing or modification to fit my Strat?
No. Both the SCR-1 Cool Rails black and white sets drop directly into standard Stratocaster single-coil cavities without modification.
Which genres suit these pickups best?
Both sets excel in rock, blues, funk, and studio/gigging contexts. They are not recommended for traditional jazz or folk; the white set specifically notes metal and thrash metal are not ideal applications.
Are these hand-built and potted for feedback elimination?
Yes. Both pickup sets are hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, with ceramic magnets and wax potting to eliminate microphonic squeal and feedback.