Seymour Duncan STR-3 - QUARTER-POUND TELE NECK NICKEL
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A classic turbocharged in the Tele spirit
The STR-3 "Quarter Pound" is a reference for guitarists who love the Telecaster neck DNA but want more substance and a more assertive response. Where a traditional neck pickup might sound mellow, this one delivers immediate presence and a sense of power that makes the guitar sound bigger in the mix.
For which styles and guitarists?
Designed for the neck position, this pickup targets musicians who move from blues to classic rock, garage, and heavy rock, while remaining comfortable in more saturated genres like classic metal and nu-metal. In short, expect denser chords and melodic lines that retain sustain and body, even with distortion.
What changes concretely: level, balance, and playing feel
The STR-3 focuses on a high-output design, with a resistance of 11.8 kOhms and a resonance peak around 6 kHz to maintain clarity without becoming too bright. The result: a sharp attack, solid lows, and naturally pronounced mids, very useful for lead tones at the neck. Its black finish combined with the announced "nickel" aesthetic easily fits many Teles, from vintage looks to more modern ones.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Peak | 6 kHz |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | handle |
| Instrument | Tele, guitar | Resistance | 11.8 KILOHM |
| Magnet | alnico V | Color | Grey |
| Winding | simple | Colours | Nickel |
| Model | Seymour Duncan STR-3 Quarter Pound Tele | Number of conductors | 1 |
| Applications | Blues, Classic Rock, Garage, Heavy Rock, Classic Metal, Nu-metal | Finish | Black |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan STR-3 Quarter Pound designed for the Telecaster neck position?
This model is designed for the neck position of a Tele guitar and uses a passive single coil winding.
What output level does the Quarter Pound neck pickup offer?
With a resistance of 11.8 kOhms, this pickup features a high-output design. The attack is described as punchy, with solid bass and present mids. This extra output adds more body to neck sounds.
What tone can be expected clean and with overdrive?
Its resonance peak at 6 kHz aims to maintain clarity, while chords gain density and melodic lines retain sustain and fullness under saturation.
Is the STR-3 suitable for blues and rock?
Suggested applications include blues, classic rock, garage, heavy rock, as well as classic metal and nu-metal.
What magnet and color options are available for this Tele neck pickup?
The magnet is alnico V. The datasheet specifies a grey color and a nickel finish.
