Seymour Duncan STK-S9B White
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Seymour Duncan
STK-S9B White
Product Info
Article Number:
335513
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
STK-S9B White
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$159.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This STK-S9B is a clever bit of kit – a humbucker squeezed into a Stratocaster’s footprint. It’s perfect for players wanting a hotter, more aggressive bridge tone without sacrificing the single-coil vibe, especially good for rock, punk, and heavier styles where you need more cut and sustain.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan STK-S9B White
- Pickup for electric guitar
- StackPlus Pickup
- Alnico V magnets
- For the bridge position
- DC resistance: 20.26 kOhm
- Resonant frequency: 3.23 kHz
- Three-core shielded connection cable
- Colour: White
PROS
- • StackPlus design delivers surprisingly thick, full-bodied tone.
- • Alnico V magnets provide a balanced, articulate, and slightly aggressive voice.
- • White ceramic housing contributes to a bright, cutting high-end response.
- • Well-shielded wiring minimizes noise and hum, crucial for single-coil applications.
CONS
- • The stacked design can sometimes sound a little 'sterile' compared to vintage single-coils.
- • High output might be overwhelming for players seeking a very subtle, nuanced tone.
- • The white ceramic housing can be visually polarizing – not everyone’s aesthetic.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
20.26 kOhm
Mounting
Standard 4-Hole Stratocaster
Coil Split
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
The StackPlus design creates a unique tonal characteristic, adding more upper harmonics and a perceived 'thickness' that some find more modern and less muddy than a traditional humbucker.
While it fits physically, the higher output and brighter tone might clash with a vintage Strat's mellow character, potentially sounding too harsh.
The white ceramic contributes to a brighter, more aggressive high-end response than traditional plastic or other ceramic materials.
