Seymour Duncan Lipstick Tube for Strat Pickup Set
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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
- 11302-23
Description
Seymour Duncan Lipstick Tube Strat Pickup Set
The Lipstick Tube set captures the clarity and warmth essential for professional recordings. These hand-built pickups deliver smooth, articulate response across all three positions—tracking single-note passages with precision while maintaining body and definition in chord stacks. The result is a versatile pickup set that translates to mix-ready tones straight from the source.
Recording Tone & Performance
Built around Alnico 5 bar magnets, these pickups produce balanced output with controlled character across the frequency spectrum. The neck and middle are voiced at 3.40k DCR for responsive, articulate high-end definition—critical for cutting through dense arrangements. The bridge's 5.10k DCR provides increased output and sustain for punchy rhythm takes and lead lines. The reverse wound, reverse polarity middle pickup eliminates hum in positions 2 and 4, essential for clean DI tracking and layering without unwanted noise artifacts.
Construction & Studio Integration
Vacuum wax potting suppresses microphonic feedback and squeal, ensuring stable, predictable performance during long tracking sessions. Each pickup is hand built in Santa Barbara, CA and fitted with standard Strat-sized mounting brackets and 2-conductor shielded lead wire for reliable, noise-free installation into any compatible instrument.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 bar magnet construction
- Neck pickup: 3.40k DCR
- Middle pickup: 3.40k DCR, reverse wound/reverse polarity for hum cancellation
- Bridge pickup: 5.10k DCR
- Vacuum wax potted for noise reduction
- 2-conductor shielded lead wire
- Strat-sized mounting brackets
- Complete three-pickup set (bridge, middle, neck)
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
This set combines vintage character with proven electronics, delivering the hum-free operation and tonal depth needed for professional session work and production—backed by Seymour Duncan's hand-built quality.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Lipstick Tube captures the warmth and articulation of classic Strat tones while sitting cleanly in a mix thanks to vacuum wax potting that eliminates microphonic noise. The 3.40k neck and middle pickups deliver responsive treble and body for sessions, while the 5.10k bridge provides increased output and sustain; hum cancellation in positions 2 and 4 means you can record without ground-loop or 60-cycle interference. Ideal for producers and engineers tracking blues, rock, indie, and country recordings where vintage character and studio reliability matter.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Country
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup do?
The reverse-wound middle pickup eliminates hum in positions 2 and 4 of your selector switch—the most commonly used positions. This makes these pickups suitable for both live performance and studio work where hum-free operation is critical.
What styles of music are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups are designed for blues, rock, indie, and country. They are not recommended for metal or djent styles, where higher output and aggressive attack are typically preferred.
Are these pickups easy to install?
Yes. The set includes Strat-sized mounting brackets and 2-conductor shielded lead wire, so installation into any standard Stratocaster is straightforward and does not require modifications.
How do the neck, middle, and bridge pickups differ in output?
The neck and middle both measure 3.40k DCR for responsive, articulate treble and balanced tone, while the bridge is wound to 5.10k DCR to provide increased output and sustain for fuller leads and rhythm work.
What is vacuum wax potting and why does it matter?
Vacuum wax potting seals the coil windings to suppress microphonic feedback and unwanted squeal, ensuring stable and noise-free performance in any environment—live, studio, or rehearsal.
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