Detail 01
10k ohms DC resistance
High for a single-coil-sized unit because it is two coils in series. Perceived output stays close to vintage single-coil level.
Product detailSKU #1274034493649
Seymour DuncanSTK-S4m Classic Stack Middle Pickup Black Middle
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single-coil-sized stacked humbucker for the middle position of a Strat-style guitar, voiced vintage. For players adding quiet middle tone to an HSS setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- HSS Strats where the middle pickup hums and the humbucker does not
- Recording where 60-cycle hum shows up in quiet passages
- Keeping vintage-leaning middle tone without the noise
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a hotter, modern middle-position output
- Neck or bridge slots — output and EQ are set for middle
- Anyone wanting the raw edge of a true single-coil
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
Alnico V rod magnets
Brighter and firmer than Alnico II, with more attack and tighter lows. The classic bright Strat magnet.
Detail 03
5.4kHz resonant peak
Peak sits in the upper presence range, so pick attack and string definition come through clearly.
Detail 04
Four conductor cable
Both coils are individually accessible, so you can wire coil-split or series/parallel switching if you want it.
Detail 05
EQ 5/4/8
Treble-forward with scooped mids. Sits under a vocal in a mix and stays clear in combined switch positions.
Detail 06
HSS configuration
Designed to balance against a bridge humbucker rather than two other single-coils, so levels match across the switch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickup only — no pickguard, pots, or switch included
- 02Four-conductor wiring needs the extra leads taped off if unused
- 03Middle-position reverse-wound pairing may change; check phase after install
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this noiseless?
Yes. The stacked design cancels hum on its own, so the middle position stays quiet even when soloed.
02Does it sound like a real single-coil?
It is voiced vintage with Alnico V rods and a 5.4kHz peak, so it stays bright and clear. Stacks trade a little openness for silence.
03What does four-conductor cable get me?
Access to both coils separately. You can wire series, parallel, or split options instead of a fixed single output.
04Can I put this in the neck position?
It will fit, but the output and EQ are set for middle. A neck-specific version will balance better across the switch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HSS
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsIn the box
- Cable
- Four conductor
4 detailsOther
- EQ Bass Middle Treble
- 5/4/8
- Magnet
- Alnico V rods
- Resonant Peak
- 5.4kHz (approx.)
- DC Resistance
- 10k ohms (approx.)
