Seymour Duncan STK-S4n Stack Plus Strat Parchment Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11203-12-Pc
Description
Seymour Duncan STK-S4n Stack Plus Strat Parchment Pickup
The STK-S4n Stack Plus captures articulate, noise-free single-coil character in neck position without the hum that compromises traditional designs during recording. This hand-wound Alnico V pickup combines vintage responsiveness with modern noise rejection, making it essential for producers and engineers tracking clean guitars and overdrive tones that need clarity and definition across the frequency spectrum.
Design & Construction
Built by hand in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features a sophisticated dual-coil stack architecture with a hum-attracting flux transfer plate and hum-neutralizing Helmholtz coil—engineering that eliminates AC noise interference in the control room environment while preserving single-coil articulation for natural-sounding recordings. The 3-conductor lead wire design provides splitting capability for extended tonal flexibility during session work, and wax potting prevents microphonic squeal that would otherwise compromise takes.
Tone & Performance in the Mix
The hand-ground rod magnet design combined with Alnico V construction yields a balanced, responsive character ideal for neck position recording, where clarity and sustain translate directly to mix definition. This pickup excels at both clean articulation and driven tones, maintaining high-end detail without sacrificing the natural compression that sits neck pickups optimally in stereo guitar arrangements.
Key Features
- Alnico V magnet material, hand wound
- Rod magnet design, hand ground
- Dual-coil stack with hum-attracting flux transfer plate
- Hum-neutralizing Helmholtz coil for noise rejection
- 3-conductor lead wire (splittable)
- Wax potted for squeal elimination
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- Neck position configuration
The STK-S4n Stack Plus stands as a thoughtfully engineered solution for tracking and overdub sessions where single-coil tone meets noise-free recording performance and build quality.
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At a Glance
The STK-S4n Stack Plus brings articulate, hum-free single-coil character to home and pro recording sessions, combining hand-wound Alnico V construction with modern noise rejection for clean, defined tracking. Its balanced tone and natural compression sit well in mixes across clean and slightly overdriven sources, while the 3-conductor lead wire opens up splitting options for layering and arrangement flexibility. Pick it when you need vintage responsiveness with studio-grade noise control in your neck position.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ clean tones
- ✓ blues
- ✓ rock
- ✓ indie
Not the best pick for
- – extreme metal
- – high-gain djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup work in my Stratocaster?
Yes—the STK-S4n Stack Plus is a neck-position Stratocaster pickup with standard Fender mounting. It fits into any Strat neck pickup slot without modification.
How does it handle high-gain and metal tones?
This pickup is not designed for extreme metal or high-gain djent; it excels in clean, blues, rock, and indie applications where articulation and clarity matter more than gain stacking.
What's the difference between this and a traditional single-coil?
The STK-S4n uses a dual-coil stack with a hum-neutralizing Helmholtz coil to eliminate AC noise while preserving single-coil articulation and tone—you get vintage responsiveness without the hum that plagues standard designs.
Can I split this pickup?
Yes—the 3-conductor lead wire design allows splitting capability for extended tonal flexibility beyond the standard neck configuration.
What's included and what is hand-built?
The entire pickup is hand-wound and hand-ground in Santa Barbara, including the rod magnet, Alnico V construction, dual-coil stack, and wax potting for microphonic squeal elimination.
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