Seymour Duncan STKT-1N CHR

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Seymour Duncan STKT-1N CHR

Seymour Duncan

STKT-1N CHR

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Product Info

Article Number: 162215
Model: STKT-1N CHR
Price: $163.90

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This STKT-1N CHR is a clever pickup—it nails that classic Tele neck tone without the frustrating hum. Perfect for players chasing Blackmore-esque leads or a vintage vibe in a Strat or Tele, it's a great upgrade for a relatively affordable price. Just be aware it’s a specialist pickup, not a jack-of-all-trades.

Product Description

Seymour Duncan STKT-1N CHR, Pickup

The Classic Stack STK-1 combines the advantages of the old vintage tele-neck pickups with modern technology that prevents background noise. Ritchie Blackmore is said to have gotten tantrums because of the constant SC-noise of his Strats; For years he has been constantly changing the pickups. Telecaster players like to have it quiet... they finally have help!

The neck version is perfect for solos, which with the right amount of feeling (something, and the only something, which cannot be bought on Thomann!) can make your hair stand up.

Chrome (what else on a telecaster?), For electric guitar, Vintage Stack, The perfect complement to the Vintage and Hot Stack Bridge Pickup, Specially developed for the neck position, Delivers the sound of earlier T-Style pickups without any noise

PROS
  • • Stack design significantly reduces inherent single-coil hum and noise.
  • • Chrome cover complements vintage Telecaster aesthetics perfectly.
  • • Provides a warmer, smoother tone than typical Strat neck pickups.
  • • Excellent for achieving classic, singing lead tones with a vintage vibe.
CONS
  • • Output might be a little low for players needing a very high-gain sound.
  • • Stack design can slightly alter the inherent chime of a traditional single-coil.
  • • Limited versatility; excels in vintage tones, less suited for modern genres.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck
Magnet Alnico V
Output Level 7.5
DC Resistance 5.5kΩ
Mounting Four-conductor wiring for 4-way switching
Coil Split No

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Frequently Asked Questions

The stack design adds a layer of complexity, resulting in a slightly warmer and rounder tone while retaining much of the single-coil character, but with less high-end chime.
Yes, it's specifically designed to be paired with a hotter bridge pickup to create a balanced and versatile sound, avoiding a severe output mismatch.
While primarily cosmetic, the metal cover can subtly dampen high frequencies, contributing to a slightly smoother tone – a typical characteristic of vintage Telecaster pickups.

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