Detail 01
20.26k DC resistance
Very high, but that's normal for a stacked design — two coils in series. Real-world output is hot, not extreme.
Product detailSKU #1274034493400
Seymour DuncanSTK-S9 Hot Stack Plus - Bridge Pickup White Bridge
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Stacked humbucker in a single-coil size for the bridge position. High output and hum-free, for Strat players who want more push without routing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Strat bridge slots that hum badly under stage lighting or near screens
- Players wanting humbucker-level drive from a single-coil-sized route
- Coil-split and series/parallel wiring via the 3-conductor cable
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing traditional glassy vintage Strat bridge chime
- Anyone wanting a low-output pickup that cleans up easily
- Guitars with a full humbucker route — a real humbucker fits better
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
3.23kHz resonant peak
Low peak. Top end is rolled off compared with a vintage single-coil, so it reads thick rather than glassy.
Detail 03
Stacked coil design
Second coil sits under the first to cancel hum while keeping single-coil dimensions. No pickguard or body routing needed.
Detail 04
Alnico V rod magnets
Stronger magnets give firmer attack and more upper-midrange bite than Alnico II would.
Detail 05
3-conductor shielded cable
Four usable leads let you wire series, parallel or split. More tones, but more complex wiring than a two-wire pickup.
Detail 06
EQ 5/7/4 bass/mid/treble
Midrange forward, treble pulled back. Cuts through a band mix rather than sitting glassy on top.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickup only — no pickguard, pots, or switch included.
- 023-conductor wiring needs a diagram; get one before you start soldering.
- 03Bridge-position wind. Pair with matching neck and middle pickups or output will be lopsided.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a standard Strat pickguard?
Yes. It uses standard single-coil dimensions, so it drops into a normal Strat bridge slot without routing the body or modifying the pickguard.
02Does it really eliminate hum?
Yes. The stacked second coil cancels hum the way a humbucker does, while keeping the single-coil footprint.
03Why is the DC resistance so high?
Stacked pickups put two coils in series, so the reading adds up. It does not mean the pickup is twice as loud as a 10k single-coil.
04Can I split it to a single coil?
The 3-conductor shielded cable gives you the leads for splitting or parallel wiring. You will need a push-pull pot or extra switch to control it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Bridge Pickup White Bridge
1 detailsIn the box
- Cable
- 3-conductor shielded
4 detailsOther
- EQ Bass Middle Treble
- 5/7/4
- Magnet
- Alnico V rods
- Resonant Peak
- 3.23 KHz
- DC Resistance
- 20.26k ohms
