Seymour Duncan BG1400 TELE STACKED (WITHOUT LOGO)
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From Custom Shop to Standard Line: A Highly Demanded Classic
Since Seymour Duncan's early days, many guitarists have sought to add more power to their vintage instruments without betraying their identity. Among the most acclaimed models in the Custom Shop for decades, the BG1400 has established itself as a benchmark for the bridge position on Telecasters: a denser, more muscular sound, yet still characteristic.Its arrival in the standard catalog carries this Custom Shop DNA, with easier availability and shorter lead times, while maintaining careful craftsmanship.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
The Seymour Duncan BG1400 Tele Stacked (No Logo) targets Telecaster players who want a bridge pickup capable of handling more aggressive overdrive, strong attacks, and punchy rhythms, while remaining clear in clean tones. Ideal if you love the Tele character but can't tolerate buzz in the studio, on stage, or under complex lighting.A Powerful, Balanced, and Versatile Stacked Design
Its stacked coil design combines effective noise reduction with a more consistent response than a traditional single coil. The overwound coils provide the sought-after sonic mass, while the Alnico V magnets ensure precise attack and even presence across all strings.The signal comes out with a slight compression compared to a more vintage Tele pickup, which helps stabilize dynamics and thicken the midrange without losing definition. Thanks to the 4-conductor wiring, you can also consider a switch to use only one coil and vary textures from thicker to more cutting.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | Tele, guitar |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Winding | double |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | bridge |
| Resistance | 29.9 KILOHM |
| Color | Black |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan |
| Model | BG1400 Tele Stacked (No Logo) |
| Type | electric guitar pickup |
| Compatibility | Telecaster |
| Technology | stacked humbucker, noiseless |
| Magnets | Alnico V |
| Wiring | 4-conductor |
| Function | splittable (coil selection possible via switch depending on wiring) |
| Sound Character | thicker tone, pronounced attack, preserved twang, slight compression |
| Construction | handmade |
| Made in | Santa Barbara, California |
| Origin | design derived from Custom Shop, now in standard catalog |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan BG1400 Tele Stacked compatible with a Telecaster?
This model is designed for a Telecaster and mounts in the bridge position. Its black finish is offered without a logo.
Does the BG1400 eliminate buzz from a Tele bridge pickup?
The stacked humbucker design effectively reduces unwanted noise. It is suitable for complex lighting setups, studio, and stage use.
What sound does this Seymour Duncan bridge pickup deliver?
The overwound coils and Alnico V magnets produce a thicker tone with a pronounced attack. The Tele twang is preserved, with slight compression that stabilizes dynamics. The stated resistance is 29.9 kΩ.
Can the BG1400 Tele Stacked be coil-split?
Thanks to the 4-conductor wiring, it is possible to select a single coil via a suitable switch.
Is this pickup suitable for saturated tones on a Telecaster?
Its overwound design is intended for aggressive distortion and punchy rhythm playing, while maintaining clarity in clean sounds.
