Seymour Duncan SDBR-1N Duckbuckers Strat Neck Pickup – Black

The Seymour Duncan Duckbuckers SDBR-1n Strat Neck Pickup in Black is a vintage-output, single-coil-sized humbucker that delivers sparkly Strat “quack” tone with hum cancellation and versatile wiring options for dynamic performance.

The Seymour Duncan Duckbuckers SDBR-1n Strat Neck Pickup – Black combines the chime and snap of a classic Strat single coil with hum-cancelling humbucker performance. Its unique split-pole design with ceramic bar magnet gives you bright, sparkly cleans and rich rhythm tones without 60-cycle hum. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Designed to fit standard Stratocaster single-coil routes, the Duckbuckers pickup features a 4-conductor lead wire that allows series or parallel wiring — offering both classic single-coil character and a hotter humbucker voice when you need more output. Its vintage-leaning voice makes it great for neck position playing, clean rhythm parts, or even richer lead tones. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, this pickup is wax-potted for squeal-free performance and long-lasting reliability. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Angkor Music Shop Melbourne Authorized Seller.
Angkor Music Melbourne offers professional pickup installation and guitar setup services in-house.

Key Features

• Single-coil-sized humbucker neck pickup for Strat guitars
• Vintage output with sparkly “Strat quack” tone
• Split-pole design for single-coil bounce with hum cancellation
• 4-conductor wiring for series/parallel configuration
• Ceramic bar magnet for balanced dynamics
• Fits standard Fender Stratocaster pickup routes
• Wax-potted for noise-free performance
• Hand Built in the USA by Seymour Duncan

Why Buy from Angkor Music Melbourne?

Experience

We’ve been upgrading and installing Strat pickups like the Duckbuckers in Melbourne guitars for years — from vintage restorations to modern high-gain setups — and understand how voicings translate through different amps and strings.

Expertise

We know how pickup magnet types, coil wiring, and position affect tone and balance. We help customers choose series or parallel wiring for classic or hotter tones and properly adjust pickup height for best clarity and output.

Authoritativeness

Angkor Music Shop Melbourne is an authorised Seymour Duncan dealer trusted by guitarists across Victoria for genuine products and reliable technical guidance.

Trustworthiness

All pickups are supplied brand-new and genuine, backed by manufacturer warranty, and supported with professional installation to ensure correct wiring and optimal tone performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Duckbuckers pickup?

It’s a single-coil-sized humbucker with split-pole design that delivers bright, chimey single-coil-like tone while cancelling hum. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Can I wire it like a traditional Strat single coil?

Yes — in parallel wiring it closely mimics a classic Strat single-coil sound, and in series it gives a hotter humbucker tone. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Will this fit my Strat?

Yes — it’s designed to drop into standard Stratocaster single-coil pickup routes. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Does this pickup reduce noise?

Yes — its humbucking construction cancels hum while still offering bright, clear tone. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Is professional installation recommended?

Yes — professional setup helps ensure correct wiring and optimal performance from your Strat.