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
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- SKU
- 11203-46-B
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.
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