Seymour Duncan SDBR-1b Duckbuckers for Strat 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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- 11205-36-B
Description
Seymour Duncan SDBR-1b Duckbuckers for Strat Bridge Pickup – Black
The SDBR-1b Duckbuckers deliver a warm, articulate single-coil character in a humbucking format, bridging the gap between vintage Strat clarity and modern noise rejection. This bridge model slots directly into a standard Fender American Standard Stratocaster pickup route without modification, making it an ideal choice for players seeking vintage output without sacrificing hum cancellation.
Design & Specifications
Built by hand in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup combines a ceramic bar magnet with a distinctive split-pole pattern featuring three pole pieces on each coil. Six fully adjustable pole pieces allow precise voicing and output balancing across the string set, giving you control over the pickup's response to your specific setup.
Tone & Live Performance
The vintage output characteristic keeps the pickup responsive to pick dynamics and playing technique, delivering articulation rather than compressed gain. Wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring stable, feedback-free operation on stage under high-gain conditions. A 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring options for series, parallel, or split configurations, adapting to your rig's demands.
Key Features
- Vintage output, single-coil sized humbucker
- Split-pole pattern with three pole pieces on each coil
- Six fully adjustable pole pieces
- Ceramic bar magnet
- 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
- Wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Drop-in fit for Fender American Standard Stratocaster pickup route
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Black housing
The SDBR-1b bridges classic single-coil aesthetics with practical hum rejection, making it a dependable choice for gigging players who demand both clarity and stage-ready noise control.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SDBR-1b Duckbuckers bridge pickup delivers warm, articulate single-coil tone in a humbucking format—giving you vintage Strat clarity and responsiveness without hum. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with a split-pole design and six adjustable pole pieces, it drops directly into any American Standard Stratocaster without modification, making it ideal for rock, blues, and indie players who want classic tone with modern reliability. Wax potting and 4-conductor wiring ensure squeal-free performance and flexible configuration options whether you're chasing dynamic, pick-responsive tones or tackling high-gain situations on stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Hard Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Stratocaster without modification?
Yes—the SDBR-1b is designed as a drop-in replacement for the bridge position of a Fender American Standard Stratocaster pickup route, requiring no routing or modifications.
What kind of tone character should I expect?
You get warm, articulate single-coil clarity in a humbucking format with vintage output that stays responsive to pick dynamics and playing technique. The tone avoids output compression and delivers single-coil punch without hum.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor lead wire support?
The 4-conductor configuration enables series, parallel, and split wiring setups, giving you flexibility to voice the pickup to your rig and tonal preferences.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain genres?
This pickup is voiced for rock, blues, indie, and hard rock. While wax potting ensures squeal-free operation in high-gain settings, the vintage output and single-coil character make it less suited for metal or djent styles that typically demand higher output and midrange aggression.
What makes the split-pole design and adjustable pole pieces important?
The split-pole pattern with three pole pieces on each coil and six fully adjustable pole pieces allows you to fine-tune the pickup's response across the string set and balance output to match your specific setup and playing style.
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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