Seymour Duncan STK-S4n Stack Plus for Strat White Pickup
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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
- 11203-12-Wc
Description
Seymour Duncan STK-S4n Stack Plus for Strat White Pickup
The STK-S4n Stack Plus delivers articulate, chimey single-coil character with genuine hum cancellation that doesn't compromise on clarity or responsiveness. This neck-position pickup excels in studio tracking and mixing applications where noiseless performance matters but traditional single-coil definition must remain intact for authentic vintage tone in the DAW.
Tone & Electronics
Hand-wound with Alnico 5 rod magnets and measuring 8.7k ohms DC resistance, this pickup produces balanced, focused output that captures rhythm textures and lead lines with equal clarity across multiple takes. The special bottom coil design injects negative hum into the pickup circuit, achieving genuine noise cancellation while preserving the transparent, responsive character that sits cleanly in dense mixes without phase issues or loss of definition.
Design & Build
Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA and wax potted for squeal-free performance, the STK-S4n Stack Plus incorporates a splittable 3-conductor lead wire for true single-coil operation when needed for session flexibility and alternate voicing options. The 4-conductor shielded cable ensures clean signal transmission and supports multiple wiring configurations in any Strat setup, reducing ground noise during recording and post-production work.
Key Features
- Hand ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
- DC Resistance: 8.7k ohms
- 3-conductor shielded cable
- Splittable 3-conductor lead wire for true single-coil operation
- Wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Special bottom coil design for negative hum injection and noise cancellation
- 4-conductor configuration
- Strat mount
- Noiseless design
- 6-string configuration
The STK-S4n Stack Plus combines authentic single-coil tone with practical hum cancellation, making it an essential choice for engineers and producers who demand pristine recordings without sacrificing the clarity and character that defines great Strat performances.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan STK-S4n Stack Plus is a hand-wound, noiseless neck pickup engineered to capture balanced, focused single-coil tone with genuine hum cancellation—perfect for recording blues, rock, and country sessions where clarity and quiet operation are non-negotiable. Its Alnico 5 magnets and special bottom-coil design inject negative hum into the circuit while keeping the pickup's transparent, responsive character intact, so your recordings stay articulate and chimey without unwanted 60-cycle noise. The splittable 3-conductor lead wire gives you flexibility to split to true single-coil operation during tracking or mixing.
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 work in my Strat, and what wiring options does it have?
Yes, the STK-S4n Stack Plus is built for Strat neck position mounting. It includes a 3-conductor splittable lead wire and 4-conductor shielded cable, giving you the flexibility to wire it as a noiseless humbucking design or split it for true single-coil operation depending on your setup and sound preference.
What makes this pickup different from a regular noiseless Strat pickup?
The STK-S4n Stack Plus uses a special bottom-coil design that injects negative hum directly into the pickup circuit to achieve genuine noise cancellation. Unlike passive shielding, this approach preserves the transparent, responsive character and articulate, chimey tone you expect from a quality single-coil neck pickup.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain music?
No, this pickup is voiced specifically for blues, rock, country, and studio sessions. Its balanced, focused output and single-coil character make it less suited for metal or djent applications where thicker, more aggressive tones are typically needed.
How is this pickup built, and will it stay quiet under load?
The STK-S4n Stack Plus is hand-wound in Santa Barbara with hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets, wax potted for squeal-free performance, and features a 4-conductor shielded cable for clean signal transmission. These construction details ensure reliable, noise-free operation in any gigging or studio environment.
What skill level do I need to install and use this pickup?
This pickup is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Installation requires soldering and familiarity with Strat wiring, and getting the best tone from its splittable design benefits from some pickup knowledge.
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