Seymour Duncan STK-P1b P90 Soapbar Stack Cream Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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Description
Seymour Duncan STK-P1b P90 Soapbar Stack Cream Pickup
The STK-P1b delivers the classic warmth and character of a P90 in a compact soapbar format with modern stacked-coil engineering. Designed for bridge position work, this pickup balances vintage tone with hum-canceling performance, making it an excellent choice for tracking and mixing sessions where authentic P90 voice is essential without traditional noise floor issues. The cream cover complements both vintage and contemporary instrument aesthetics while providing durable protection for the coil assembly.
Tone & Recording Characteristics
The Alnico V magnet paired with a 31.6k ohms DC resistance produces a medium output that sits naturally in the mix—articulate enough for clean recordings and aggressive enough for overdrive and distortion sessions. The stacked coil design eliminates 60-cycle hum while preserving the midrange punch and harmonic complexity P90s are known for, ensuring consistent tone capture across multiple takes and mix revisions.
Construction & Studio Integration
Wax potted construction ensures long-term reliability and microphonic stability under varying temperature and humidity conditions common in home studios. The four-conductor lead wire provides maximum wiring flexibility for coil-splitting or other custom configurations, while the included wiring diagram simplifies installation regardless of your instrument's existing electronics.
Key Features
- Bridge position soapbar P90 design
- Cream cover finish
- Stacked coil configuration for hum cancellation
- Alnico V magnet
- 31.6k ohms DC resistance
- Medium output level
- Height: .951 inches
- Four-conductor lead wire
- Wax potted construction
- Made in the USA
- Includes wiring diagram
The STK-P1b is a purpose-built bridge pickup that restores P90 character to soapbar-routed instruments while solving the noise issues that have historically plagued single-coil designs, delivering reliable, repeatable tone for production and recording work.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan STK-P1b brings P90 warmth and harmonic complexity into your soapbar-routed instrument without introducing hum, making it ideal for recording blues, rock, jazz, and indie sessions. Its medium output (31.6k ohms) sits naturally in a mix, delivering articulate clean tones and responsive overdrive that captures vintage character with modern stability across temperature and humidity changes. The four-conductor wiring opens up coil-splitting options for session versatility, and wax-potted construction ensures consistent performance across multiple takes.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Home Recording
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does stacked-coil mean, and how does it affect tone?
Stacked-coil engineering pairs the coils vertically to cancel 60-cycle hum while preserving the midrange punch and harmonic complexity that define P90 tone. You get classic P90 character without the noise floor issues of traditional single-coil designs.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or heavy genres?
No—the STK-P1b is voiced for blues, rock, jazz, indie, and home recording. Its medium output and articulate character are not optimized for metal or thrash metal applications.
What guitar does this fit, and what about installation?
The STK-P1b is designed for bridge position in soapbar-routed instruments (guitars with soapbar cavities, not traditional single-coil routes). It includes a wiring diagram and four-conductor lead wire to simplify installation into most existing electronics configurations.
How does the medium output level compare to other P90s?
At 31.6k ohms DC resistance, the STK-P1b delivers medium output that remains articulate on clean tones while providing enough gain to drive overdrive and distortion effectively. It sits naturally in a mix without overpowering other instruments.
Will this pickup work in varying live and studio conditions?
Yes—wax-potted construction and stacked-coil design ensure long-term reliability and microphonic stability across changing temperature and humidity, making it dependable for touring, venue work, and studio sessions.
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