Seymour Duncan Lipstick Tube for Strat Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan Lipstick Tube Strat Pickup Set

The Lipstick Tube delivers a distinctive vintage character with smooth, articulate response that cuts through without sacrificing warmth in chordal work. This hand-built three-pickup set excels at capturing clarity in single-note lines while maintaining body and presence, making it the choice for players seeking authentic retro tones with modern reliability and hum-free operation.

Tone & Response

Built around Alnico 5 bar magnets, these pickups produce balanced output with controlled aggression across all three positions. The neck and middle pickups sit at 3.40k DCR for responsive, articulate treble, while the bridge's 5.10k DCR provides increased output and sustain—the reverse wound, reverse polarity middle pickup eliminates hum in the commonly used positions 2 and 4, a crucial feature for live and studio work.

Construction & Installation

Vacuum wax potting suppresses microphonic feedback and squeal, ensuring stable performance in any environment. Each pickup is hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA and fitted with standard Strat-sized mounting brackets and 2-conductor shielded lead wire for straightforward installation into any compatible instrument.

Key Features

• Alnico 5 bar magnet construction
• Neck pickup: 3.40k DCR
• Middle pickup: 3.40k DCR, reverse wound/reverse polarity for hum cancellation
• Bridge pickup: 5.10k DCR
• Vacuum wax potted for noise reduction
• 2-conductor shielded lead wire
• Strat-sized mounting brackets
• Complete three-pickup set (bridge, middle, neck)
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA

This set combines vintage aesthetics with proven electronics, delivering reliable hum-free operation and the tonal depth that Seymour Duncan's hand-built approach is known for.