Seymour Duncan STK-S2N Hot Stack Black

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Seymour Duncan STK-S2N Hot Stack Black

Seymour Duncan

STK-S2N Hot Stack Black

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 429689
Model: STK-S2N Hot Stack Black
Price: $163.90

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This Hot Stack is a clever design—it gives you a hotter single-coil tone with a surprising amount of midrange punch. It's a great choice for players wanting more aggression than a typical single-coil, especially in a Strat-style guitar, without sacrificing too much clarity. Ideal for rock, blues-rock, or anything needing a little extra grit.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan STK-S2N Hot Stack Black
  • Vintage Style Pickup for Electric Guitar
  • For neck position
  • More midrange and stronger attack than in standard single coil pickups
  • High output
  • Stacked coil
  • Flat ceramic bar magnet
  • Wax potted
  • DC resistance: 13 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 minimizes hum, crucial for clean tones.
  • • 13kΩ resistance provides strong output and a thicker sound.
  • • Wax potting reduces microphonic noise, improving recording clarity.
  • • Flat ceramic magnet delivers focused midrange and aggressive attack.
CONS
  • • The ceramic magnet can lack the warmth of Alnico pickups.
  • • Stacked design adds some height, potential fit issues in some guitars.
  • • High output might be too aggressive for players seeking a truly vintage tone.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck
Magnet Flat Ceramic Bar
Output Level High
DC Resistance 13 kOhm
Mounting 4-Hole
Coil Split No

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Frequently Asked Questions

The STK-S2N is significantly hotter and has a more focused midrange than the SSL-1, lacking some of the SSL-1’s glassy high-end sparkle.
While generally a drop-in replacement, the stacked design might require a slight recessing of the pickup cavity in some Strats, particularly those with a very tight pickup routing.
Yes, the shielded cable helps to reduce noise and interference, especially when used with other pickups or in environments with electrical noise.

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