Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Tele Bridge 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
- 11203-48
Description
Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Tele Bridge Pickup
The Hot Chicken bridge pickup captures aggressive, articulate output with the clarity and snap essential for modern Telecaster tracking and mixing. This high-output design cuts through dense arrangements while preserving the characteristic brightness and definition that defines Tele bridge tone in the box. Built to exacting standards by Seymour Duncan in Santa Barbara, this pickup delivers professional-grade performance for home and professional studio sessions.
Design & Construction
Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup benefits from meticulous quality control and attention to detail at every stage. The noise-canceling stack design eliminates hum without sacrificing the open, responsive character of the bridge position—critical for clean recordings and layered production.
Tone & Output Character
An Alnico V Rod magnet provides punchy mids and extended treble response, ideal for lead overdubs and rhythm textures that sit well in dense mixes. The elevated output delivers a tight, focused attack that records consistently across both vintage and contemporary production styles.
Key Features
- Alnico V Rod magnet
- Noise-canceling stack pickup design
- Four-conductor cable for wiring flexibility
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- High-output bridge pickup design
- Enhanced treble and midrange articulation
- Hum-free operation
- Telecaster bridge position fitment
The Hot Chicken brings studio-quality tone and dependable performance to any Tele bridge, capturing articulate recordings that translate well across mixing and mastering stages in your session work.
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At a Glance
The Hot Chicken is a high-output bridge pickup designed to capture articulate, punchy midrange and extended treble in the mix, making it perfect for recording rock, blues, hard rock, and metal tracks where cutting clarity and definition matter. Its Alnico V Rod magnet and noise-canceling stack design ensure clean, focused tracking with minimal hum, while the four-conductor cable offers wiring flexibility for different recording setups. Hand-built by Seymour Duncan, it delivers studio-quality tone that translates well across contemporary and vintage-styled recordings.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What magnet type does the Hot Chicken use, and what tone does it produce?
The Hot Chicken uses an Alnico V Rod magnet that delivers punchy mids, extended treble response, and a tight, focused attack. This combination is ideal for cutting lead lines, rhythm work, and modern high-gain applications across rock, country, blues, and metal.
Will this pickup eliminate hum in my Telecaster bridge position?
Yes. The Hot Chicken features a noise-canceling stack design that eliminates hum without sacrificing the open, responsive character of the bridge position.
What comes in the box, and is it easy to install?
The pickup includes a four-conductor cable for wiring flexibility. Installation requires basic soldering skills and is standard for any Telecaster bridge pickup swap; consult your guitar's manual or a tech for specifics on your model.
Is the Hot Chicken suitable for jazz or folk playing?
No. The Hot Chicken is optimized for rock, country, blues, hard rock, and metal applications where aggressive articulation and high output are desired; its bright, punchy character is not designed for jazz or folk tones.
Where is the Hot Chicken manufactured?
The Hot Chicken is hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan to exacting quality control standards.
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