Seymour Duncan STR-2 - HOT RHYTHM TELE NECK NICKEL

A Tele Neck Pickup Designed for More Body and Character

The STR-2 Hot Rhythm Tele is aimed at guitarists who love the Tele neck tone but want more density and a stronger response on rhythm parts. Where a very tame neck pickup might sound muffled, this one emphasizes a fuller texture while maintaining enough definition for voicings, double-stops, and bluesy licks.

Who It's For and In What Playing Contexts?

Placed in the neck position, this model is particularly comfortable if you're looking for a warm sound to accompany with a solid presence in the mix. It works very well on Teles used for country (clean arpeggios, crisp attacks), rockabilly (snappy chords, pick dynamics), blues (expressive phrases, vibrato), and classic rock (thick rhythms and saturations that remain clear). In clean tones, you gain roundness; with overdrive, the pickup naturally pushes the amp while keeping useful articulation for chord playing.

What Makes the Difference: Output Level, Balance, and Frequencies

Its Alnico V magnet provides a crisp attack and well-controlled low end, while its "hot" design enhances presence and punch feel at the neck. With a 9.7 K resistance and a peak at 8 kHz, the STR-2 aims for an effective compromise: a pickup sharp enough to avoid a too-dark neck tone but thick enough to add body to rhythms and solos. The 1-conductor wiring favors simplicity and efficiency, perfect for a Tele focused on traditional tone, from studio to stage.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	simple
Category	electric microphone	Position	handle
Instrument	Tele, guitar	Color	Grey
Magnet	alnico V	Colours	Nickel

Applications	Country Pop, Rockabilly, Blues, Jam, and Classic Rock	Peak	8 kHz
Number of Conductors	1	Finish	Black
Resistance	9.7 K