Seymour Duncan STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus Cream Pickup
The STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus captures aggressive, articulate transients in a compact single-coil footprint while eliminating hum—a critical advantage for tracking high-gain rhythm parts and solos without compromising bridge-pickup clarity. This stacked-coil design delivers the bright, punchy character needed in dense mixes while maintaining definition through distortion and effects chains.
Tone & Output Character
With a DC resistance of 20.26 kΩ and Alnico V rod magnets, this pickup produces the hot, defined response ideal for tracking rock, metal, and blues-rock sessions. The resonant peak of 3.23 kHz combined with an EQ curve of 5 Bass / 7 Midrange / 4 Treble emphasizes articulate midrange punch—essential for maintaining lead clarity and rhythm definition in layered productions.
Recording & Switching Capability
Built in cream-colored housing, the STK-S9b pairs seamlessly with vintage-style Strat platforms in studio setups. The included three-conductor hook-up cable enables true single-coil mode switching, allowing engineers to capture both full-output and classic single-coil voicings within a single session without resorting to multiple instruments or pickups.
Key Features
- Stacked-coil single-coil-size noiseless bridge pickup
- Alnico V rod magnets
- DC resistance: 20.26 kΩ
- Resonant peak: 3.23 KHz
- EQ curve: 5 Bass / 7 Midrange / 4 Treble
- Three-conductor cable for single-coil mode switching
- Cream finish housing
- High-output design optimized for rock and metal
The STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus combines hot output, hum-free tracking, and tonal versatility in a format that fits any standard single-coil bridge cavity, making it essential for producers building flexible instrument rigs.
