Detail 01
Quarter-inch-diameter pole pieces
Their stronger magnetic field increases output and allows the pickup’s special coil winding.

Independent shopping perspective
Seymour Duncan’s STL-3 Quarter Pound is a Telecaster lead pickup with quarter-inch-diameter pole pieces. Their stronger magnetic field raises output and enables its special coil winding, giving the pickup enough power to compete with humbuckers and hot P-90s. It keeps high-end definition and treble bite in the presentation, backed by a full, powerful midrange. That combination is especially suited to players building their sound around overdrive.

Strong match
What matters in use
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Detail 01
Their stronger magnetic field increases output and allows the pickup’s special coil winding.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. It is especially useful for overdriven tones.
Its quarter-inch-diameter pole pieces create a stronger magnetic field, increasing output and allowing a special coil winding.
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