What skill level do I need to install this?

Installation is intermediate to advanced; the circuit ships pre-wired and ready for integration, but you'll need familiarity with guitar wiring and electronics to route it into your instrument properly. If you're comfortable rewiring pickups or working with active circuits, this is a straightforward swap.

Can I use this with passive pickups?

Yes, the STC-2S-BO is compatible with both active and passive pickups, so you have flexibility in your pickup choice while using this tone circuit.

What makes this different from a standard passive tone control?

Active EQ eliminates phase shift and artifacts that passive controls introduce, delivering surgical precision with zero signal coloration or noise. The separate bass and treble pots with switchable treble frequency centers let you dial in exact tonal adjustments without the sonic trade-offs of passive circuits.

What's included in the box?

The harness comes pre-wired with individual bass and treble potentiometers, a battery clip for powering the circuit, a stereo jack, and black anodized knurled dome-style control knobs ready for installation.

Is this suitable for live performance and studio recording?

Yes; the high headroom and low-noise design make it equally effective for both studio sessions and live performance, maintaining clarity and signal integrity across any playing context.

Seymour Duncan STC-2S-BO Blackouts Tone Circuits Separate Pots Pickup

The STC-2S-BO is a professional-grade active tone control circuit built for recording sessions where transparent EQ shaping without noise or signal degradation is essential. This pre-wired harness delivers surgical control over your pickup's frequency response with minimal sonic coloration, translating to clean, articulate tracks in both tracking and mixing scenarios.

Active EQ & Signal Integrity

Built on low noise, low distortion architecture with high headroom, this circuit maintains clarity across the entire frequency spectrum even at high output levels—critical for capturing definition during overdubs and layering. The 2-band EQ design with two selectable treble frequency centers lets you dial in precise tonal adjustments without the phase shift or artifacts common to passive tone controls, keeping your recordings sitting naturally in the mix.

Hardware & Installation

The circuit ships as a pre-wired harness with all components ready for integration into your instrument. You get individual potentiometers for bass and treble control, a battery clip for powering the active circuit, a stereo jack for routing, and black anodized knurled dome-style knobs that feel responsive and precise during studio tracking sessions.

Key Features

Separate bass and treble potentiometers for independent control
2-band active EQ with two selectable treble frequency centers
Low noise, low distortion circuit design
High headroom for clean signal preservation
Compatible with active or passive pickups
Pre-wired harness ready for installation
High-quality potentiometers included
Battery clip for active circuit power
Stereo jack output
Black anodized knurled dome-style control knobs

The Seymour Duncan Blackouts STC-2S-BO delivers professional tone-shaping capability with the reliability and transparency that active circuitry is known for, ensuring your recorded tones remain pristine from capture through final mix.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States