Seymour Duncan STK-S4M Classic Middle PM
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Seymour Duncan
STK-S4M Classic Middle PM
Product Info
Article Number:
561420
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
STK-S4M Classic Middle PM
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$159.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Seymour Duncan STK-S4M is a seriously clever pickup. It nails that classic Strat middle position tone, but without the hum. Perfect for players who want a vintage vibe, clean recording, and a reliable, quiet performance – especially great for blues, country, and lighter rock.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan STK-S4M Classic Middle PM
- Pickup for ST-Style Electric Guitar
- Single coil
- For middle position with reversed winding and polarity
- Sounds like a real Strat pickup without hum
- Output: Medium-Low
- Wax potted
- Stacked Coil
- Staggered pole pieces
- DC resistance: 8.6 kOhm
- Shielded connections: 3-wire
- Magnet material: Alnico V
- Parchment cap
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Reversed winding/polarity eliminates hum, a huge boon for Strat users.
- • Alnico V magnet delivers classic Strat chime with added warmth and sustain.
- • Wax potting minimizes microphonic squeal, crucial for recording and loud stages.
- • Stacked coil design provides a genuine single-coil tone without the noise.
CONS
- • Medium-low output may lack the aggressive bite for modern high-gain styles.
- • Stacked design *can* subtly alter the harmonic complexity compared to vintage specs.
- • Parchment cover is a stylistic choice; some prefer vintage-correct white.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Middle
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
Medium-Low
DC Resistance
8.6 kOhm
Mounting
Standard Stratocaster style
Cover
Parchment
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Frequently Asked Questions
It primarily eliminates hum, but it can also subtly shift the upper harmonics, making it slightly smoother and less brittle than a traditional Strat middle.
Yes, the stacked coil introduces a slight compression and a touch more clarity, though Seymour Duncan has worked hard to keep the character remarkably close to a genuine vintage spec.
It'll work fine, but to truly maximize the benefits of this noiseless design, consider pairing it with other noiseless or vintage-style single coils for a consistent tonal palette.
