Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken ST
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Seymour Duncan
Hot Chicken ST - Pickup Set OW
Product Info
Article Number:
599338
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hot Chicken ST - Pickup Set OW
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$526.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Hot Chicken STs are a fantastic upgrade for country players who want that classic single-coil chime with serious punch and clarity. The stacked design keeps things quiet, while the Alnico V magnets provide a sweet, focused tone that cuts through a mix – a real workhorse pickup set.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hot Chicken ST - Pickup Set OW
- Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
- 3 Stacked coil single coils
- Customised to the needs of modern country guitarists
- Noise-cancelling stacked pickups with amplified output that cut through any mix
- Stacked coils
- Low output
- Magnet material: Alnico V magnets
- DC resistance bridge: 23.72 kOhm
- DC resistance middle: 22.46 kOhm
- DC resistance neck: 22.46 kOhm
- Shielded 4-conductor connection cable
- Cover: Off white
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Stacked design effectively eliminates hum and noise, crucial for clean country tones.
- • Alnico V magnets deliver a focused, articulate sound with strong upper harmonics.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring allows for versatile coil-splitting and tone shaping options.
- • Off-white cover provides a classic aesthetic, fitting well with vintage-inspired guitars.
CONS
- • Stacked design can subtly alter the tonal character compared to traditional single coils.
- • Premium-priced, potentially limiting accessibility for budget-conscious guitarists.
- • Output, while amplified, might still feel a bit restrained for heavier rock genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge, Middle, Neck
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
Amplified (relative to standard single coils)
DC Resistance
Bridge: 23.72 kOhm, Middle: 22.46 kOhm, Neck: 22.46 kOhm
Mounting
Standard Stratocaster Mounting
Cover
Off White
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Frequently Asked Questions
They'll feel slightly stiffer due to the stacked construction, but the Alnico V magnets still provide good dynamic response and note articulation.
While designed for Strats, they *can* be adapted for a Tele, but you'll likely need custom routing or adapter plates to accommodate the stacked design.
They're certainly brighter than many standard single coils, but 'aggressive' depends on your definition; they're more about clarity and cut than outright high-gain distortion.
