Seymour Duncan STK-S4n Stack Plus Strat Parchment 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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- 11203-12-Pc
Description
Seymour Duncan STK-S4n Stack Plus Strat Parchment Pickup
The STK-S4n Stack Plus delivers articulate, noise-free single-coil character in neck position without the hum that plagues traditional designs. This hand-wound Alnico V pickup combines vintage responsiveness with modern noise rejection, making it reliable for players who need clarity and definition across clean and overdriven tones on stage and in the studio.
Design & Construction
Built by hand in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features a sophisticated dual-coil stack architecture with a hum-attracting flux transfer plate and hum-neutralizing Helmholtz coil—engineering that eliminates AC noise while preserving single-coil articulation. The 3-conductor lead wire design provides splitting capability for extended tonal flexibility, and wax potting prevents microphonic squeal during performance.
Tone & Performance
The hand-ground rod magnet design combined with Alnico V construction yields a balanced, responsive character suited to neck position work, where clarity and sustain matter most for gigging musicians. This pickup excels at both clean articulation and driven tones, maintaining definition without sacrificing the natural compression expected from quality neck pickups in live and recording applications.
Key Features
- Alnico V magnet material, hand wound
- Rod magnet design, hand ground
- Dual-coil stack with hum-attracting flux transfer plate
- Hum-neutralizing Helmholtz coil for noise rejection
- 3-conductor lead wire (splittable)
- Wax potted for squeal elimination
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- Neck position configuration
The STK-S4n Stack Plus stands as a dependable, thoughtfully engineered upgrade for players seeking single-coil tone without compromise on noise performance, build quality, or road reliability.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan STK-S4n Stack Plus is a hand-wound Alnico V neck pickup that delivers classic single-coil articulation and vintage responsiveness without the hum that plagues traditional designs. Built in Santa Barbara with dual-coil stack engineering, it maintains clarity and natural compression across clean and overdriven tones, making it ideal for blues, rock, and indie players who gig regularly and need dependable, noise-free performance. Choose it for neck-position work where you want definition and sustain without retrofitting your entire rig.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ clean tones
- ✓ blues
- ✓ rock
- ✓ indie
Not the best pick for
- – extreme metal
- – high-gain djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup work in my Stratocaster?
Yes—the STK-S4n Stack Plus is a neck-position Stratocaster pickup with standard Fender mounting. It fits into any Strat neck pickup slot without modification.
How does it handle high-gain and metal tones?
This pickup is not designed for extreme metal or high-gain djent; it excels in clean, blues, rock, and indie applications where articulation and clarity matter more than gain stacking.
What's the difference between this and a traditional single-coil?
The STK-S4n uses a dual-coil stack with a hum-neutralizing Helmholtz coil to eliminate AC noise while preserving single-coil articulation and tone—you get vintage responsiveness without the hum that plagues standard designs.
Can I split this pickup?
Yes—the 3-conductor lead wire design allows splitting capability for extended tonal flexibility beyond the standard neck configuration.
What's included and what is hand-built?
The entire pickup is hand-wound and hand-ground in Santa Barbara, including the rod magnet, Alnico V construction, dual-coil stack, and wax potting for microphonic squeal elimination.
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