Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Strat Stack Bridge Black Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11203-46-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Strat Stack Bridge Black Pickup
The Hot Chicken Strat Stack Bridge delivers aggressive, articulate tone with the noise rejection required for clean recording chains and high-gain sessions. Its stacked construction maintains the thin profile required for drop-in Stratocaster bridge compatibility while providing the output and clarity of a full-sized humbucker, making it an ideal choice for producers and engineers seeking high-gain capability without routing or modification to tracking instruments.
Tone & Recording Character
Enhanced output and stacked construction combine to produce a broader, fuller tone with zero noise interference—essential for high-gain tracking where traditional single-coils would introduce hum into your recordings. The A5 chamfered rod magnets provide articulate note definition and responsive dynamics that translate clearly through mixing and processing chains.
Design & Construction
Handmade in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup employs four-conductor wiring for maximum flexibility in coil-splitting and phase-reverse applications during tracking and mixing workflows. The stacked single-coil design fits standard Stratocaster bridge cavities without any modification, preserving your instrument's original routing and allowing seamless swaps between sessions.
Key Features
- Stacked single-coil-sized bridge pickup for Stratocaster
- Stacked coil design with noise-free operation
- A5 chamfered rod magnets for articulate response
- Four-conductor cable for coil-split and phase-reverse wiring options
- Enhanced output and broader, fuller tone character
- Drop-in compatibility with standard Stratocaster bridge position
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Designed for high-gain applications and modern playing styles
The Hot Chicken Strat Stack Bridge represents professional-grade construction and tonal versatility optimized for studio capture and mix-ready performance from your bridge position.
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At a Glance
This pickup excels in recording hard-hitting electric guitar parts where articulate note definition and noise-free operation matter—its stacked construction and A5 magnets provide the clarity and output needed to cut through heavy mixes and dense arrangements. Four-conductor wiring opens coil-split and phase-reverse options in post-production, and its controlled dynamics help aggressive playing sit cohesively in a mix without breeding unwanted artifacts.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Stratocaster without modification?
Yes—the stacked single-coil design fits standard Stratocaster bridge cavities drop-in with no routing or modification required. It maintains the thin profile of a traditional single-coil while delivering humbucker-level output and noise rejection.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Hot Chicken Strat Stack excels in hard rock, metal, progressive, and drop-tuning applications where high output and articulate clarity are essential. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles that rely on traditional single-coil character.
What does the four-conductor wiring allow me to do?
Four-conductor wiring opens flexibility for coil-splitting and phase-reverse applications, expanding your tonal palette and giving you options for both recording and live sound design.
How does this pickup compare to traditional single-coils in terms of noise?
The stacked coil construction provides zero noise interference and hum rejection while maintaining single-coil dimensions—traditional single-coils in bridge position often hum under high-gain, but this design eliminates that problem.
What skill level do I need to install this pickup?
Installation is suitable for intermediate to advanced players; soldering four-conductor wiring requires care, and you may want professional installation if unfamiliar with guitar electronics. The pickup itself requires no routing or modification.
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