Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Pickup Set Black

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Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Pickup Set Black

Seymour Duncan

Cool Rails Pickup Set Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 582350
Model: Cool Rails Pickup Set Black
Price: $438.90

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The Cool Rails are a clever hybrid – you get the power of a humbucker in a single-coil format. They’re a fantastic upgrade for Strat or Tele players wanting more bite and crunch without drastically changing the guitar's feel. If you're chasing a thicker, more modern rock tone while retaining some classic single-coil character, these are worth a serious look.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Pickup Set Black
  • Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
  • Humbucker in single coil format
  • Magnet material: Ceramic
  • Medium output
  • DC resistance bridge position: 10.6 kOhm
  • DC resistance neck and middle positions: 9.8 kOhm
  • Shielded 4-wire connection cable
  • The bridge pickup gives chords a thick humbucker crunch
  • Neck and middle pickups provide warm and articulate sounding chords
  • Solos sound fat and crisp
  • Black covers
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Ceramic magnets deliver a tight, aggressive low-end response.
  • • 4-wire design enables true coil splitting for versatile single-coil tones.
  • • Black covers offer a clean, modern aesthetic and reduce unwanted noise.
  • • Shielded wiring minimizes hum and interference for a cleaner signal.
CONS
  • • Ceramic magnets may lack the warmth of Alnico for some players’ preferences.
  • • Output level might be too aggressive for delicate, nuanced playing styles.
  • • Price point positions it as a premium option, potentially prohibitive for some.

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Key Features

Position Bridge, Neck, Middle
Magnet Ceramic
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance Bridge: 10.6 kOhm, Neck & Middle: 9.8 kOhm
Mounting Standard Strat/Telecaster Mounting
Coil Split Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

They offer a more focused, less muddy tone than full-sized humbuckers, with a slightly lower output, but still plenty for rock and blues.
While they excel with overdrive, the neck and middle positions can produce usable clean tones, though they'll have a slightly more aggressive edge than typical single-coils.
They're designed as direct replacements for Strat/Tele single-coil pickups, so no routing should be necessary, though adjustments to the pickup height may be needed.

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