Seymour Duncan STS-3 - QUARTER POUND TELE KIT BLACK
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Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan STS-3 Quarter Pound Tele Kit Black
- High output level to boost a Telecaster without losing the typical single coil attack
- Beefier tone: tighter lows, more present mids, and clear highs
- Ideal for rock, blues-rock, and cutting rhythms, with excellent pick response
- Black finish for a sleek and modern look on light or dark pickguards
Context and Positioning
The STS-3 "Quarter Pound" is designed for guitarists who love the personality of a Tele but want more body and impact than a classic vintage pickup. Within the Seymour Duncan range, it stands as a "hot" option: more punch, more presence, while retaining the dynamics and precision of a single coil.
Who This Pickup Kit Is For
This single coil pickup kit is aimed at musicians who find their Telecaster too tame in a band setting or who seek a tougher pickup to hold up against an energetic drum kit and a crunchy amp setting. Perfect if you play with a pick, open chords, double-stops, and country/rock licks, and want a clear response with more generous sustain.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | kit | Position | handle, bridge, middle, set |
| Instrument | Tele, guitar | Color | Black |
| Magnet | alnico V | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan STS-3 Quarter Pound compatible with a Telecaster?
This kit is designed for Tele-style guitars. It combines single-coil pickups intended for the neck and bridge positions.
What tone does this Quarter Pound kit provide on a Tele?
Thanks to alnico V magnets, the configuration aims for more body and punch than a classic vintage Tele pickup. The response remains dynamic and precise.
Powerful Tele pickups for playing with crunch
Designed with a "hot" approach, this set delivers more punch and presence. It suits band settings with energetic drums and an amp dialed to crunch. The sustain is said to be more generous.
Is the STS-3 an active pickup kit?
The specified electronics are passive.
What is the color of the Seymour Duncan STS-3?
The finish of this kit is black. The STS-3 model is offered in a Black color version.
