Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Strat Stack Bridge Black Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
In stock
- SKU
- 11203-46-B
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Strat Stack Bridge Black Pickup
The Hot Chicken Strat Stack Bridge delivers aggressive, articulate tone with the noise rejection that players demand in a modern single-coil design. Its stacked construction maintains the thin profile required for drop-in Stratocaster bridge compatibility while providing the output and clarity of a full-sized humbucker, making it an ideal choice for players seeking high-gain capability without routing or modification.
Tone & Output Character
Enhanced output and stacked construction combine to produce a broader, fuller tone with zero noise interference—perfect for high-gain applications where traditional single-coils would hum. The A5 chamfered rod magnets provide articulate note definition and responsive dynamics across the frequency spectrum.
Design & Construction
Handmade in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup employs four-conductor wiring for maximum flexibility in coil-splitting and phase-reverse applications. The stacked single-coil design fits standard Stratocaster bridge cavities without any modification, preserving your instrument's original routing.
Key Features
- Stacked single-coil-sized bridge pickup for Stratocaster
- Stacked coil design with noise-free operation
- A5 chamfered rod magnets for articulate response
- Four-conductor cable for coil-split and phase-reverse wiring options
- Enhanced output and broader, fuller tone character
- Drop-in compatibility with standard Stratocaster bridge position
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Designed for high-gain applications and modern playing styles
The Hot Chicken Strat Stack Bridge represents professional-grade construction and tonal versatility in a format that respects the integrity of your instrument.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Strat Stack Bridge is a high-output stacked single-coil pickup engineered for hard rock, metal, and progressive styles, delivering aggressive, articulate tone with zero hum—perfect for players pushing drop tunings and high-gain rigs without routing their Strat. Its handmade construction, four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting flexibility, and drop-in compatibility make it a workhorse upgrade that respects your instrument's original design while unlocking modern tonal firepower.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Stratocaster without modification?
Yes—the stacked single-coil design fits standard Stratocaster bridge cavities drop-in with no routing or modification required. It maintains the thin profile of a traditional single-coil while delivering humbucker-level output and noise rejection.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Hot Chicken Strat Stack excels in hard rock, metal, progressive, and drop-tuning applications where high output and articulate clarity are essential. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles that rely on traditional single-coil character.
What does the four-conductor wiring allow me to do?
Four-conductor wiring opens flexibility for coil-splitting and phase-reverse applications, expanding your tonal palette and giving you options for both recording and live sound design.
How does this pickup compare to traditional single-coils in terms of noise?
The stacked coil construction provides zero noise interference and hum rejection while maintaining single-coil dimensions—traditional single-coils in bridge position often hum under high-gain, but this design eliminates that problem.
What skill level do I need to install this pickup?
Installation is suitable for intermediate to advanced players; soldering four-conductor wiring requires care, and you may want professional installation if unfamiliar with guitar electronics. The pickup itself requires no routing or modification.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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