Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Strat Stack Neck OW 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
- 11203-45-OW
Description
Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Strat Stack Neck OW Pickup
The Hot Chicken Strat Stack Neck OW delivers the articulate, responsive single-coil character that cuts through on stage without the 60-cycle hum that derails live performance. This overwound neck pickup sits cleanly in any Stratocaster cavity and responds with clarity across rhythm and lead work, making it an essential swap for gigging players who demand both vintage-style definition and zero-compromise reliability under the lights.
Design & Construction
Built with a stacked coil design that eliminates 60-cycle hum while preserving single-coil voice, this pickup uses A5 chamfered rod magnets and Alnico 5 magnetic material for balanced output and harmonic complexity. The overwound specification increases output without sacrificing the articulate snap essential to neck position playing—crucial for sustain and definition in a live mix.
Specification & Integration
Measuring 22.4K DCR, the Hot Chicken neck variant sits in the mid-output range, offering sufficient gain for driven tones while maintaining clean definition at lower volumes across venue sound systems. The pickup arrives with a 4-conductor shielded cable and installs directly into any standard Stratocaster-sized pickup slot—no routing or modification required, making it gig-ready out of the box.
Key Features
- Stacked Coil Design for noiseless operation
- A5 Chamfered Rod Magnets
- Alnico 5 magnet material
- 22.4K DCR (Neck position)
- Noiseless—eliminates 60-cycle hum
- Overwound specification for enhanced output
- 4-Conductor Shielded Cable included
- Direct fit into standard Stratocaster pickup cavities
- Single-coil voice with humbucking noise rejection
The Hot Chicken Strat Stack Neck OW bridges the gap between classic single-coil tone and modern noise-free operation, making it the straightforward upgrade for players and road performers who refuse to sacrifice tone or stage reliability.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken Strat Stack Neck OW is a stacked-coil neck pickup that delivers articulate single-coil clarity without the hum that plagues vintage designs. Built with Alnico 5 magnets and overwound for balanced output, it sits perfectly in any standard Stratocaster cavity and plays clean through rhythm and lead work—ideal for blues, rock, and country players who want vintage-style definition with modern reliability. Drop it in with no routing required and get responsive tone that snaps on clean passages and holds definition when pushed.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Stratocaster without routing or modification?
Yes. The Hot Chicken Strat Stack Neck OW is designed to install directly into any standard Stratocaster-sized pickup cavity with no routing or body work required. It arrives with a 4-conductor shielded cable ready to connect.
What's the difference between this and a traditional single-coil neck pickup?
The stacked-coil design eliminates 60-cycle hum while preserving the articulate, responsive single-coil voice. Traditional single-coils suffer from noise floor issues; this pickup maintains clarity and snap without that hum, making it more reliable in both live and studio settings.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain playing?
No. The Hot Chicken Strat Stack Neck OW is optimized for blues, rock, country, and indie tones. It excels at clarity and definition rather than the thick, compressed character needed for metal or djent styles.
What does overwound mean, and how does it affect the tone?
Overwound means the coil has additional wire windings, which increases output and sustain without sacrificing the articulate snap and clarity essential to neck-position playing. This gives you more gain for driven tones while keeping clean definition at lower volumes.
How does the 22.4K DCR spec compare to other neck pickups?
At 22.4K DCR, the Hot Chicken sits in the mid-output range—higher than vintage designs but lower than high-gain pickups. This balance lets it handle both clean and lightly driven tones while maintaining the responsive, articulate character expected in a neck position.
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