Seymour Duncan SCR-1n Cool Rails for Strat Black Pickup

The Seymour Duncan SCR-1n Cool Rails delivers a balanced, articulate voice in a compact single-coil-sized format that fits standard Stratocaster neck positions without modification. This twin-coil humbucker design eliminates hum while preserving the clarity and responsiveness expected from a neck pickup, making it ideal for players seeking versatility across clean, driven, and lead tones without sacrificing single-coil character.

Tone & Output

The medium output level and 5.2 kHz resonant peak position this pickup to articulate upper midrange detail while remaining balanced with bridge pickups. The 5/4/5 EQ voicing (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasizes clarity in both registers, delivering a pickup that cuts through without excessive high-end harshness—ideal for both rhythm comping and lead work that demands definition.

Design & Build Quality

Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA and wax potted for squeal-free operation, this pickup combines meticulous craftsmanship with proven noise rejection. The ceramic bar magnet and 9.4 kΩ DC resistance establish a solid platform for extended playing range, while the four-conductor shielded lead wire allows flexible wiring options for series, parallel, or split configurations.

Key Features

• Twin-coil humbucker design in Strat-compatible single-coil form factor
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Wax potted for squeal-free operation
• Ceramic bar magnet
• DC Resistance (Neck): 9.4 kΩ
• Resonant Peak (Neck): 5.2 kHz
• Medium output level
• EQ voicing: 5 Bass / 4 Mid / 5 Treble
• Four-conductor shielded lead wire
• Compatible with standard Stratocaster neck pickup cavity

The SCR-1n Cool Rails combines hum-free operation with the articulate midrange presence that defines professional neck pickup performance in contemporary and classic Strat setups.