Seymour Duncan STK-P1n P90 Soapbar Stack Cream Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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Description
Seymour Duncan STK-P1n P90 Soapbar Stack Cream Pickup
The STK-P1n captures the warmth and grit of a classic P90 in a compact soapbar format, engineered to deliver vintage character without sacrificing clarity in your recordings. This neck-position pickup balances articulate midrange presence with smooth low-end response, sitting naturally in rock, blues, or vintage-leaning alternative mixes. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, this is a serious upgrade for tracking sessions demanding authentic single-coil P90 tone.
Tone & Construction
Built with Dual Alnico 5 magnets and vacuum wax potted construction, the STK-P1n eliminates unwanted microphonic squeal while preserving the natural resonance that defines P90 character on tape. The cream soapbar cover delivers that vintage aesthetic alongside functional shielding, ensuring clean, focused output across the frequency spectrum during recording and mixing.
Wiring & Installation
The 4-conductor lead wire provides flexibility for series, parallel, or split configurations, allowing you to dial in exactly the voicing your session requires across different tracking scenarios. This versatility makes the STK-P1n adaptable to various pickup combinations and switching schemes without modification, expanding your tonal palette in the studio.
Key Features
- Seymour Duncan STK-P1n P90 Soapbar Stack
- Position: Neck
- Magnet Type: Dual Alnico 5
- Cover: Cream soapbar
- Lead Wire: 4-conductor (series/parallel/split capable)
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Height: 0.95 inches
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Vintage P90 character in modern soapbar format
The STK-P1n combines authentic P90 voice with the ergonomic advantages of stacked construction, making it a focused choice for producers and engineers serious about capturing vintage tone in the studio.
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At a Glance
The STK-P1n is a neck-position P90 soapbar pickup engineered to capture warm, vintage P90 character with smooth low-end and articulate mids, making it a versatile choice for tracking blues, rock, and alternative sessions where classic single-coil grit serves the song. Vacuum wax potting eliminates squealing and microphonics, so you get clean, focused tracking takes with minimal noise floor—crucial for layering guitars in the studio. The 4-conductor lead wire lets you configure the pickup for series, parallel, or split operation during wiring, adapting to your session rig's switching and tonal needs without modification.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Vintage Alternative
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is the STK-P1n best suited for?
The STK-P1n excels in blues, rock, vintage alternative, and jazz applications where warm, gritty tone with articulate midrange serves the music. It is not designed for metal or thrash metal styles, where higher output and tighter response are typically preferred.
How does the 4-conductor wiring help me customize the pickup's tone?
The 4-conductor lead wire allows you to wire the pickup in series, parallel, or split configurations without any modification to the pickup itself. This flexibility lets you dial in the exact voicing and output level your guitar and rig demand.
What prevents microphonic feedback and squealing with this pickup?
The STK-P1n uses vacuum wax potting, which eliminates unwanted microphonic squeal while preserving the natural resonance and character P90 players expect. The cream soapbar cover provides additional functional shielding for clean, focused output.
Is this pickup handmade, and where is it manufactured?
Yes, the STK-P1n is handcrafted in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan. It combines authentic P90 voice with the ergonomic advantages of modern soapbar stacked construction.
What skill level do I need to install and wire the STK-P1n?
The pickup is suitable for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The 4-conductor wiring and standard soapbar format make installation straightforward for anyone with basic soldering and wiring experience.
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