Seymour Duncan STK-S4m Stack Plus for Strat Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11203-11-Bc
Description
Seymour Duncan STK-S4m Stack Plus for Strat Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan STK-S4m Stack Plus brings articulate, punchy mids with controlled output that cuts through in the middle position without crowding the stereo field. This passive pickup excels at capturing clean tones and light breakup with remarkable clarity, maintaining definition across a wide range of amp settings and gain structures. Hand-built in Santa Barbara using proven design principles, it's the middle-position choice for tracking sessions and live work that demands balanced, responsive character.
Tone & Recording Performance
The 8.6k DCR and Alnico 5 rod magnets produce a focused midrange that sits naturally in a mix, with articulation that translates equally well to vintage-style clean recordings and moderate-gain overdubs. Wax potting eliminates feedback and microphonic noise, ensuring silent operation during tracking at any volume or monitoring level.
Design & Integration
Engineered as a reverse-wound, reverse-polarity (RWRP) design, this pickup cancels hum when paired with the neck or bridge position in standard switching configurations, reducing post-production cleanup work. The compact 0.995" height fits standard Strat routs with no modification required, streamlining session setup and enabling fast instrument swaps.
Key Features
- Magnet: Alnico 5 rod magnets
- DC Resistance (DCR): 8.6k
- Position: Middle for Strat
- Reverse-Wound, Reverse-Polarity (RWRP)
- Height: 0.995" (25.27mm)
- Passive design (no electronics required)
- 3 shielded conductor cable
- Wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Finish: Black
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
A proven middle-position solution from a builder with four decades of pickup engineering expertise—optimized for professional recording and session work.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan STK-S4m Stack Plus is a middle-position Strat pickup engineered for studio clarity and articulation, featuring an 8.6k DCR and Alnico 5 magnets that capture focused midrange definition without harshness. Its wax-potted, squeal-free design pairs seamlessly in the middle slot and cancels hum when used with neck or bridge pickups, giving you clean, balanced recordings across sessions. Install it stock—no modifications needed—and unlock the tonal depth Seymour Duncan's four decades of design expertise bring to your tracking chain.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Strat without routing?
Yes. The STK-S4m is engineered at 0.995 inches (25.27mm) height and fits standard Strat middle-position routs with no modification required.
Does this pickup cancel hum in standard Strat switching?
Yes. The reverse-wound, reverse-polarity (RWRP) design cancels hum when paired with the neck or bridge position in typical Strat configurations, eliminating the need for shielding upgrades.
What kind of tone should I expect?
Articulate, punchy mids with natural clarity across clean tones and light breakup. The 8.6k DCR and Alnico 5 magnets deliver focused midrange character ideal for blues, rock, and country without harshness across a wide range of amp settings.
Is this pickup wax potted, and what does that mean?
Yes. Wax potting eliminates feedback and microphonic noise, ensuring squeal-free operation at any volume—critical for reliable live performance and studio tracking.
What's included with the pickup?
The pickup ships with a 3-shielded conductor cable. It is a passive design requiring no additional electronics.
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