Seymour Duncan SHR-1N-C - HOT RAILS STRAT NECK CREAM
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Seymour Duncan
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A classic "Hot Rails" to transform a Strat into a rock machine
The Seymour Duncan SHR-1N-C (Hot Rails) is designed for those who love the comfort and ergonomics of a Strat but want a neck pickup capable of handling heavy distortion. Its "humbucker in single-coil size" format installs without altering the aesthetics of your pickguard, while delivering a real gain in power and noise-free operation.
For which styles and guitarists?
In the neck position, this Cream Hot Rails targets genres ranging from Classic Rock to Nu-Metal, including Garage, Punk, Heavy Rock, Thrash, and Classic Metal. It suits guitarists seeking singing solos, thick rhythms, and a pickup that remains clear when gain is increased, while minimizing interference both live and in the studio.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | Strat, guitar |
| Magnet | Ceramic |
| Winding | simple |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | handle |
| Resistance | 10.9 KILOHM |
| Color | Black |
| Colours | Crème |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan SHR-1N-C compatible with a Stratocaster in the neck position?
This model is designed for the neck position of a Strat or a guitar equipped with a single-coil slot. Its double-coil size in a single-coil format allows installation without altering the pickguard's appearance.
Is the Hot Rails neck pickup suited for high gain/distortion?
Thanks to its ceramic magnet and 10.9 kΩ resistance, this pickup delivers an output level suitable for heavy distortion. It targets heavy rock, thrash, classic metal, and nu-metal genres.
Can the Hot Rails pickup be coil-split?
The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil splitting. The humbucker mode provides a thick sound with reduced interference. The split mode offers a lighter, brighter texture for clean tones or arpeggios.
What tone does the SHR-1N-C provide in the neck position?
The dual-coil design delivers present mids and tight lows, with a resonance peak at 4.8 kHz. This response favors singing leads and full rhythms as gain increases.
What is the finish of the Hot Rails Strat neck pickup?
The neck pickup is specified with a Cream finish, with the base color indicated as black in the specifications.



