Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Bridge White Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- SKU
- 11201-14-W
Description
Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Bridge White Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Bridge delivers a distinctive midrange scoop that cuts through a live mix without sacrificing articulation or clarity. This underwound single-coil bridges the gap between vintage Strat character and modern punch, making it a reliable choice for players seeking definition in the bridge position without excessive treble harshness on stage or in the studio.
Tone & Output Character
The Alnico 5 magnet paired with an underwound '50s-style design and extended pole piece heights creates a presence that punches through while maintaining the classic single-coil voice. A DCR of 7.23k at the bridge position ensures balanced output with articulate highs and defined lows, ideal for clean tones and moderate gain applications in live performance and recording.
Construction & Reliability
This passive pickup features a cloth push-back cable for dependable signal transmission and straightforward wiring. The bridge-specific design integrates seamlessly into existing Strat electronics without modification, offering a direct upgrade path for gigging musicians refining their bridge-position tone and tonal consistency night to night.
Key Features
- Magnet: Alnico 5
- Type: Passive
- Position: Bridge
- DCR (Output Resistance): 7.23k
- Underwound '50s-style Strat single-coil design
- Extended pole piece heights
- Cable: Cloth push-back
- White cover finish
This bridge pickup delivers the scooped midrange character Seymour Duncan is known for, making it a straightforward choice for Strat players seeking reliable modern edge on classic hardware.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Scooped Strat Bridge is an underwound single-coil that carves midrange space while keeping articulate highs and defined lows—bridging vintage Strat character with modern cut-through presence. Built on an Alnico 5 magnet with extended pole pieces, it cuts through a mix cleanly in blues, rock, country, and indie settings without harsh treble or excessive output. Drop it into your bridge position for a direct tone upgrade that rewards both clean playing and moderate-gain work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Scooped Strat Bridge excels in blues, rock, country, and indie music where articulation and cut-through matter. It is not voiced for metal or thrash metal applications, where tighter, brighter bridge tones typically perform better.
Will this pickup fit my Strat without modification?
Yes. This bridge-position design integrates seamlessly into standard Strat electronics with no modification required. It uses a cloth push-back cable for reliable wiring and is a direct replacement for your existing bridge pickup.
How does the scooped midrange affect my tone?
The scooped midrange carves space in the mix, reducing honk and mud while keeping articulate highs and defined lows intact. This design gives you classic single-coil character with modern punch and presence, working especially well for clean and lightly overdriven tones.
What skill level do I need to install and use this pickup?
Intermediate to advanced players will get the most from this pickup's tone palette. Installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable rewiring a Strat bridge position; no soldering experience required beyond basic pickup swap procedures.
How does this compare to other single-coil options?
The Scooped Strat Bridge sits between the vintage warmth of a Fender Original '57 and the brightness of a Lace Sensor Blue, offering balanced output (7.23k DCR) and an Alnico 5 magnet for clarity and presence without excessive treble harshness.
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