Seymour Duncan STL-2 - HOT LEAD TELE TRESTLE BLACK
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A Must-Have "Hot Lead" in the Telecaster World
The Seymour Duncan STL-2 Hot Lead Tele is a replacement pickup designed to boost the character of a Telecaster at the bridge without losing the identity of a single coil. Its design, based on a sensitive coil combined with poles of specific length, aims to improve note sustain and enhance the impact of your playing, whether you use a pick or hybrid picking.
What Type of Playing and Guitarist Is It For?
This model is aimed at guitarists who love the twang and dynamics of a Tele but want a more "aggressive" pickup to better drive their amp or overdrive pedal. In clean settings, it remains articulate and snappy for country or rockabilly parts; in crunch and overdrive, it adds body and ideal projection for blues, jams, and classic rock.
A More Aggressive Single Coil: Focus on Tone and Response
With a 15.6 kOhm resistance, the STL-2 offers a higher output level than a traditional Tele pickup, resulting in more pronounced mids and a greater sense of sustain. Its 5 kHz resonance peak helps maintain attack clarity and the typical bridge bite, while providing a stronger foundation for rhythm and lead playing. Its 1-conductor wiring is perfectly suited for vintage-style setups and classic Telecaster configurations.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | bridge |
| Instrument | Tele, guitar | Color | Black |
| Magnet | alnico V | ||
| Model | Seymour Duncan STL-2 "Hot Lead Tele" | Resistance | 15.6 kOhms |
| Type | Single coil pickup (one coil) | Peak | 5 kHz |
| Applications | Country Pop, Rockabilly, Blues, Jam, Classic Rock | Finish | Black |
| Number of Conductors | 1 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan STL-2 compatible with a Telecaster in the bridge position?
This model is designed for a Tele guitar and is mounted in the bridge position. Its 1-conductor wiring matches classic vintage-style Tele setups.
What output level does this Telecaster bridge pickup offer?
With a resistance of 15.6 kOhms, this single coil delivers a high output level. The mids are boosted and the sustain feel is enhanced.
What sound can be expected from the STL-2 Hot Lead in clean and overdrive settings?
In clean tone, the attack remains articulate and snappy, with the bite typical of a Tele bridge pickup. In crunch or overdrive, the coil provides more body and projection. The resonance peak at 5 kHz maintains note clarity.
Is the STL-2 suitable for country and rockabilly?
Thanks to its single coil and alnico V magnet, this pickup is marketed for country pop and rockabilly genres. It retains the Tele twang while offering a more aggressive response.
What is the finish of the Seymour Duncan Hot Lead Tele bridge pickup?
The finish is black.



