Seymour Duncan SCR-1n Cool Rails for Strat Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11205-06-B
Description
Seymour Duncan SCR-1n Cool Rails for Strat Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan SCR-1n Cool Rails delivers a balanced, articulate voice in a compact single-coil-sized format that fits standard Stratocaster neck positions without modification. This twin-coil humbucker design eliminates hum while preserving the clarity and responsiveness expected from a neck pickup, making it a go-to choice for players gigging and recording across clean, driven, and lead tones without sacrificing single-coil character.
Tone & Output
The medium output level and 5.2 kHz resonant peak position this pickup to articulate upper midrange detail while remaining balanced with bridge pickups. The 5/4/5 EQ voicing (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasizes clarity in both registers, delivering a pickup that cuts through a mix without excessive high-end harshness—essential for rhythm work that needs definition and lead lines that demand presence on stage.
Design & Build Quality
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA and wax potted for squeal-free operation, this pickup combines meticulous craftsmanship with proven noise rejection for reliable live performance. The ceramic bar magnet and 9.4 kΩ DC resistance establish a solid platform for extended playing range, while the four-conductor shielded lead wire allows flexible wiring options for series, parallel, or split configurations.
Key Features
- Twin-coil humbucker design in Strat-compatible single-coil form factor
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Ceramic bar magnet
- DC Resistance (Neck): 9.4 kΩ
- Resonant Peak (Neck): 5.2 kHz
- Medium output level
- EQ voicing: 5 Bass / 4 Mid / 5 Treble
- Four-conductor shielded lead wire
- Compatible with standard Stratocaster neck pickup cavity
The SCR-1n Cool Rails combines hum-free operation with the articulate midrange presence that keeps your neck pickup cutting and responsive in live and studio settings, on any Strat platform.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SCR-1n Cool Rails is a hum-free twin-coil humbucker built into a single-coil Strat neck format, delivering articulate midrange clarity without sacrificing single-coil character. Hand-built in Santa Barbara and wax-potted for squeal-free performance, it balances clean tones, driven rhythm work, and lead definition across blues, rock, and jazz without modification to your guitar. Choose this pickup if you want the noise rejection and reliability of a humbucker married to the responsiveness and cut that makes a Strat neck sing on stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Stratocaster without modification?
Yes, the SCR-1n Cool Rails is designed in a single-coil form factor and fits standard Stratocaster neck pickup cavities without any modification required.
Does it really eliminate hum like a humbucker while sounding like a single coil?
The twin-coil humbucker design eliminates hum and noise, while the medium output level and 5.2 kHz resonant peak preserve single-coil clarity and responsiveness in your neck position. It's wax-potted for squeal-free operation and blends the best of both designs.
What genres and styles is this pickup best suited for?
The SCR-1n excels in blues, rock, jazz, and studio sessions where balanced clarity and articulate midrange are valued. It is not recommended for metal or thrash metal applications.
What wiring options does the four-conductor lead wire allow?
The four-conductor shielded lead wire supports series, parallel, and split wiring configurations, giving you flexibility to dial in your preferred tonal character and compatibility with various control schemes.
How does the medium output level affect my tone compared to higher-output pickups?
Medium output balances well with bridge pickups and avoids excessive harshness, delivering a pickup that cuts through without brittleness. It responds cleanly to both rhythm dynamics and lead articulation across clean, driven, and overdriven tones.
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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