Seymour Duncan STL-1B
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Seymour Duncan
STL-1B
Product Info
Article Number:
231231
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
STL-1B
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The STL-1B is a seriously good single-coil, offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern clarity. It's a brilliant upgrade for any T-style guitar needing a bit more punch and definition without straying too far from that classic, glassy tone – perfect for country, rockabilly, and blues players.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan STL-1B
- Pickup
- Single coil pickup
- Original series
- "Broadcaster" T-style
- Bridge position
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Alnico 5 magnet delivers a focused, articulate, and slightly hotter tone.
- • Excellent clarity and note definition, especially in the bridge position.
- • Classic Broadcaster-style voicing, ideal for twangy rhythm and lead work.
- • Seymour Duncan’s renowned build quality ensures reliability and longevity.
CONS
- • Can be a bit noisy if used with high gain amplification and single-coil sensitive amps.
- • Lacks the extreme output of hotter humbucker replacements.
- • The black plastic cover, while functional, isn’t the most premium aesthetic.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
7.5
DC Resistance
6.2 kΩ
Mounting
4-Hole
Cover
Black Plastic
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's hotter and slightly more focused than many vintage Fender pickups, offering more cut through without losing the essential twangy character.
It’s designed to be a straightforward drop-in replacement, but extreme modifications might affect its optimal performance; consider the guitar’s overall electronics.
The cover is a standard plastic type and while it can be replaced, it's not a common modification; finding a direct replacement cover might require some searching.
