Seymour Duncan SCR-1B Cool Rails ST Bridge PM

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Seymour Duncan SCR-1B Cool Rails ST Bridge PM

Seymour Duncan

SCR-1B Cool Rails ST Bridge PM

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 556709
Model: SCR-1B Cool Rails ST Bridge PM
Price: $144.10

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The SCR-1B is a clever pickup – it gives you a humbucker's power with a surprising amount of single-coil clarity. It's a great choice for Strat players wanting a bluesy, vintage-flavored tone with a bit more bite than a traditional single-coil, and it's reasonably priced for what you get.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SCR-1B Cool Rails ST Bridge PM
  • 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: Parchment
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Delivers a surprisingly balanced, articulate tone for a ceramic pickup.
  • • The 'Cool Rails' design reduces harshness common in high-output pickups.
  • • Well-shielded wiring minimizes hum and noise – a noticeable improvement.
  • • Parchment color provides a vintage aesthetic, a nice touch for many guitars.
CONS
  • • Scooped midrange can limit versatility for players needing a full, warm tone.
  • • Ceramic magnet lacks the warmth and complexity of Alnico options.
  • • While medium output, it might feel underwhelming for heavier rock/metal styles.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Ceramic
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 10.6 kOhm
Mounting Standard Stratocaster 3-hole pattern
Coil Split Not available (designed as a humbucker)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SCR-1B is significantly hotter and fuller sounding than the SSL-1, offering a more powerful, rounded tone, while the SSL-1 retains a brighter, more classic single-coil character.
It's likely not ideal if you're after a thick, crunchy rhythm tone; the scooped mids will thin things out. Consider a higher-output pickup with more midrange for that style.
Absolutely. The shielded cable helps prevent unwanted interference, especially in noisy environments or with single-coil guitars that are prone to hum.

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