Seymour Duncan STK-2B Black Cap
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Seymour Duncan
STK-2B Black Cap
Product Info
Article Number:
429665
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
STK-2B Black Cap
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$159.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The STK-2B is a clever pickup—a hot, stacked humbucker squeezed into a single-coil footprint. It’s a great choice for players wanting a powerful bridge tone with added versatility, especially those into rock, blues-rock, or needing a bit more bite without a full humbucker commitment. It’s a solid upgrade for Strat-style guitars.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan STK-2B Black Cap
- Vintage Style Pickup for Electric Guitar
- For bridge position
- More midrange and stronger attack than standard single coils
- High output
- Stacked coil
- Flat ceramic bar magnet
- Wax potted
- DC resistance: 19.9 kOhm
- Shielded 4-conductor connection cable
- Black cover
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Stacked design delivers surprising output for a single-coil size humbucker.
- • Wax potting eliminates unwanted microphonic noise, a common issue with hotter pickups.
- • Flat ceramic magnet provides a tight, articulate low end and focused midrange.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting versatility.
CONS
- • The ceramic magnet tone might lack the warmth of an Alnico for some players.
- • High output can be overwhelming for vintage-style clean tones.
- • Black cover might not suit all guitar aesthetics – a more vintage-correct option would be welcome.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Flat Ceramic Bar
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
19.9 kOhm
Mounting
4-Hole
Coil Split
Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's brighter and tighter than a typical single-coil, retaining some of the stacked pickup's character, but still usable for cleaner tones.
The wax potting significantly reduces noise, but a noisy guitar with weak shielding might still exhibit some hum.
Yes, it contributes to a more aggressive, articulate sound compared to Alnico magnets, delivering more clarity and definition.
