Detail 01
Single-coil size
Fits a standard single-coil route and pickguard cutout. It will not drop into a humbucker cavity without an adapter.
Product detailSKU #1274034493442
Seymour DuncanSTK-S2 Hot Single-Coil Pickup Black Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Neck-position single-coil-sized pickup from Seymour Duncan's STK line, wound hot. For Strat-style guitars where the neck pickup is too quiet or too polite.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Strat-style guitars with standard single-coil neck routes
- Balancing a weak neck pickup against a louder bridge
- Players who solder or have a tech lined up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Humbucker-routed guitars without a mounting ring or route work
- Bridge position — this one is wound for the neck
- Anyone unwilling to remove the pickguard and rewire
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Neck position
Wound for the neck slot, where string swing is widest. Moving it to the bridge gives a thinner, weaker output.
Detail 03
Hot wind
Higher output than a vintage-spec neck single-coil, which pushes the amp harder and evens out a hot bridge pickup.
Detail 04
STK series
Seymour Duncan's stack line, designed to sit in a single-coil footprint rather than requiring a wider route.
Detail 05
Black cover
Fixed black cover. On a white or parchment pickguard it will stand out unless the other pickups match.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required. No pickguard, pots, switch or wiring harness included.
- 02One pickup only — middle and bridge positions are separate purchases.
- 03Check your pickguard cutout and mounting screw spacing before ordering.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a standard Strat?
It uses the standard single-coil footprint, so it fits a normal neck route and pickguard cutout. Confirm your own guitar's cutout, since aftermarket pickguards vary.
02Can I use it in the bridge slot?
It will physically fit, but it is wound for the neck. In the bridge it will sound thinner and quieter than a bridge-specific pickup.
03Do I need to change my pots?
Not necessarily. Your existing pots and switch can be reused, though a tech may suggest values that suit a hotter pickup. None are included here.
04Is a pickguard included?
No. You get the pickup only. Pickguard, screws for the guard, wiring and any height springs or tubing come from your existing guitar or separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
