Seymour Duncan STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus Black Pickup
The STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus captures aggressive output and clarity in a compact single-coil-sized format, making it essential for tracking and mixing high-gain sources without sacrificing articulation. This stacked-coil noiseless design combines hot output with the patented Stack Plus technology, eliminating hum while preserving the character and dynamics critical to modern recording and production workflows.
Tracking & Mix Performance
With a DC resistance of 20.26 kΩ and Alnico V rod magnets, this pickup generates substantial output suitable for recording hard rock, metal, and high-gain sessions. The EQ curve of 5/7/4 (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasizes midrange presence while maintaining balanced highs and lows, with a resonant peak at 3.23 KHz that cuts through dense arrangements and delivers focused articulation on fast or technical passages during mixing.
Studio Integration & Specifications
The patented Stack Plus design incorporates tunable negative hum injection to boost output while eliminating the 50/60 Hz noise characteristic of traditional single coils—critical for clean recording chains. Wired with a three-conductor cable for coil-tap flexibility, this black bridge pickup installs directly into standard single-coil routing without modification, offering modern performance in classic form factors for session versatility.
Key Features
- Stacked-coil single-coil-sized noiseless bridge pickup design
- DC Resistance: 20.26 kΩ for high output
- Alnico V rod magnets
- Resonant Peak: 3.23 KHz
- EQ Curve: 5/7/4 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
- Patented Stack Plus technology with tunable negative hum injection
- Three-conductor wiring for coil-tap options
- Black finish
The STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus combines serious output capability with genuine noise elimination, delivering the responsiveness and clarity required for professional tracking and mixing in modern studio environments.
