Seymour Duncan STK-J1B - CLASSIC STACK JB TRESTLE BLACK
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Seymour Duncan
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Classic Stack: the authentic "J-Bass" spirit, silently
The STK-J1B is part of Seymour Duncan's Classic Stack family: an approach designed to recapture the tone of a traditional Jazz Bass pickup while eliminating unwanted noise often encountered on stage, in the studio, or under intense lighting. The result: a musical, lively, and "old school" character that is cleaner, easier to manage, and more versatile for everyday use.
Who is it for and what styles?
This bass pickup is ideal if you play blues, pop, country, funk, or classic rock and want to keep the bridge's bite without dealing with hum. It suits bassists who alternate between fingerstyle/pick, light slap, or articulated lines, and who seek a noiseless pickup without shifting to an overly modern or compressed sound.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | bass microphone |
| Instrument | 4-string bass |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Winding | stack |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | bridge |
| Resistance | 21 KILOHM |
| Color | Black |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Seymour Duncan STK-J1B eliminate noise interference?
The stacked humbucker design combines a second coil to reduce noise interference while maintaining the form factor of a J-style pickup in the bridge position. Wax potting also limits microphonic feedback.
What tone does this bridge pickup for Jazz Bass deliver?
The Alnico V magnets provide a defined attack, solid lows, and the expected punch of a J-Bass style bridge pickup. The medium output level and 21 kOhm DC resistance contribute to a response suited for articulate bass lines.
Is this pickup compatible with a 4-string bass?
This model is designed for a 4-string bass and mounts in the bridge position. On some Jazz Bass models with identical cavities, dimensions should be checked before installation.
Can series/parallel wiring be done with the STK-J1B?
The 4-conductor shielded cable allows for split coil, series/parallel, or in-phase wiring options. The pickup electronics are passive.
For which styles is the STK-J1B bridge pickup suited?
Its character suits blues, pop, country, funk, and classic rock. The response remains appropriate for fingerstyle, pick playing, as well as light slap techniques.
