Seymour Duncan STK-S4b Stack Plus Strat Parchment Bridge Pickup
The STK-S4b Stack Plus captures the clarity and snap of a vintage single-coil bridge pickup without the 60-cycle hum that traditionally limits Strat bridge positions in the studio. Built with hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets and wax potting, this pickup reproduces articulate highs and punchy mids while maintaining the single-coil character essential for authentic tone capture. The splittable lead design grants true single-coil operation when needed, making this a versatile choice for recording sessions that demand both noise-free tracking and genuine vintage character.
Tone & Recording Performance
The 8.5 DCR specification positions this pickup in the classic range, delivering brightness and definition ideal for bridge-position work across rock, country, and blues sessions. Alnico 5 magnets provide natural articulation with responsive harmonic content that translates well to tape and digital formats, while the wax-potted construction eliminates feedback and squealing without coloring the signal path.
Design & Build
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup uses traditional construction methods combined with modern noise-canceling stack technology optimized for studio tracking. The 3-conductor shielded cable ensures clean signal transmission to your preamp or interface, and the splittable lead configuration allows you to switch between humbucking and true single-coil modes depending on your session needs and mix positioning.
Key Features
- Bridge position pickup (STK-S4b designation)
- 8.5 DC Resistance (DCR)
- Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
- Alnico 5 magnet material
- Wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Splittable 3-conductor lead wire
- True single-coil operation capability
- 3-conductor shielded cable
- Noise-canceling stack design
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
This is a purpose-built bridge pickup engineered for studio tracking that balances authentic single-coil character with modern hum-free operation, ideal for home-studio setups and professionals seeking reliable, noise-free recording without sonic compromise.
