Seymour Duncan SCR-1B Cool Rails ST Bridge CR
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Seymour Duncan
SCR-1B Cool Rails ST Bridge CR
Product Info
Article Number:
556707
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SCR-1B Cool Rails ST Bridge CR
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SCR-1B Cool Rails is a clever pickup – it aims to give you humbucker power in a single-coil format. It’s fantastic for blues, country, and classic rock players who want a slightly hotter, fatter tone without losing that Strat twang, but be aware it's not a drop-in replacement for a true single-coil sound.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SCR-1B Cool Rails ST Bridge CR
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Humbucker in single coil format
- For the bridge position
- Balanced
- smooth
- bluesy tone with dynamic highs and scooped midrange
- Dual coil
- Ceramic magnet
- DC resistance: 10.6 kOhm
- Shielded 4-core connection cable
- Medium output
- Colour: Cream
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Cream color offers a classic, vintage aesthetic appeal.
- • Ceramic magnet provides a tighter, more aggressive low-end response.
- • Shielded 4-core cable minimizes noise and interference effectively.
- • Balanced design ensures even output and string-to-string consistency.
CONS
- • Scooped midrange can limit versatility for modern, high-gain styles.
- • Medium output might feel weak for players seeking extreme distortion.
- • Cool Rails design can lack the nuance of traditional single-coils.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
10.6 kOhm
Mounting
Standard Stratocaster
Coil Split
Not Specified (likely available via wiring modification)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably darker and warmer than a typical Strat single-coil, due to the humbucker construction and ceramic magnet. Expect a reduction in high-end sparkle.
While not inherently a coil-split pickup, it’s possible to wire it for coil splitting with some modification, but it requires more advanced soldering skills and understanding of pickup wiring.
Yes, the balanced design aims to correct some of the output imbalances often found in earlier Cool Rails pickups, resulting in a more even and consistent tone across all strings.
