STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
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Evan Skopp
SDUGF Founder
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
They're in production as we speak. And yes, hopefully, the first shipments should be on store shelves before X-mas.
Thanks for asking.
They're in production as we speak. And yes, hopefully, the first shipments should be on store shelves before X-mas.
Thanks for asking.
Zhangliqun
Questionologist
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
Where'd you get all those extra stars? Recent promotion?
Evan Skopp said:
Where'd you get all those extra stars? Recent promotion?
Evan Skopp
SDUGF Founder
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
We have no immediate plans to update the soundbytes on the audio page. That was done in a scientific environment wherein the same player played the same licks through the same guitars through the same amps with the same strings with the only variable changing being the pickup. That project was done in the mid-'90s. Some of the guitars aren't around anymore. The string company we used, American Flyer, isn't around anymore. Certainly the tubes in the amps have been changed out a few times each since then. The guy who played the licks, and did the recording, mastering and voice overs, now has a day job as the editor in chief of Frets magazine.
Consider the soundbytes section a "snapshot" of how the pickups we sold in the mid-'90s sounded when scientifically demo'd.
The good news is that now we have the Tips and Clips forum. There are, literally, hundreds of clips posted of many Seymour Duncan pickups new and old. Actually, we're now linking from our Sound Byte Pages to the Tips and Clips forum for audio samples of those pickups that aren't on the soundbytes page.
The other good news is that you already know what the Classic Stack Plus sounds like. It sounds like a Strat pickup. A really good, vintage, Strat pickup.
Thanks for the question.
I'm afraid the answer to your question is no.Sage said:
We have no immediate plans to update the soundbytes on the audio page. That was done in a scientific environment wherein the same player played the same licks through the same guitars through the same amps with the same strings with the only variable changing being the pickup. That project was done in the mid-'90s. Some of the guitars aren't around anymore. The string company we used, American Flyer, isn't around anymore. Certainly the tubes in the amps have been changed out a few times each since then. The guy who played the licks, and did the recording, mastering and voice overs, now has a day job as the editor in chief of Frets magazine.
Consider the soundbytes section a "snapshot" of how the pickups we sold in the mid-'90s sounded when scientifically demo'd.
The good news is that now we have the Tips and Clips forum. There are, literally, hundreds of clips posted of many Seymour Duncan pickups new and old. Actually, we're now linking from our Sound Byte Pages to the Tips and Clips forum for audio samples of those pickups that aren't on the soundbytes page.
The other good news is that you already know what the Classic Stack Plus sounds like. It sounds like a Strat pickup. A really good, vintage, Strat pickup.
Thanks for the question.
Guitar Toad
Toadily Stratologist
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
Are these new noiselss pickups made with a vintage voicing? Are they comparable to Surfers or Texas Hots in terms of output? Are they made for clean tones?
Are these new noiselss pickups made with a vintage voicing? Are they comparable to Surfers or Texas Hots in terms of output? Are they made for clean tones?
John Wymore
New member
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
I have an e-mail into Duncan right now trying to find out how soon dealers can order them ... I'll report back what I find out.
I have an e-mail into Duncan right now trying to find out how soon dealers can order them ... I'll report back what I find out.
John Wymore
New member
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
OK, I just got off the phone with Scott at Duncan this morning.
Black covered Classic Stacks are in stock now, white covered units are about two weeks out. There are distinct models for neck, middle and bridge with the middle being RW/RP so you can get some quack in the 2 & 4 position.
I just placed the official first dealer order for three sets of each color. Hopefully I will have both in hand in time to ship for stocking stuffers ....:beerchug:
OK, I just got off the phone with Scott at Duncan this morning.
Black covered Classic Stacks are in stock now, white covered units are about two weeks out. There are distinct models for neck, middle and bridge with the middle being RW/RP so you can get some quack in the 2 & 4 position.
I just placed the official first dealer order for three sets of each color. Hopefully I will have both in hand in time to ship for stocking stuffers ....:beerchug:
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
Awesome! Thanks for the news. I need white
Is the retail pricing still going to be +$10 compared to existing stacks?
EDIT - I think the existing individual pickups e.g. STK1n are $95 full retail, $60ish street.
Wymore Guitars said:
Awesome! Thanks for the news. I need white
Is the retail pricing still going to be +$10 compared to existing stacks?
EDIT - I think the existing individual pickups e.g. STK1n are $95 full retail, $60ish street.
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John Wymore
New member
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
I haven't seen the "official" MAP pricing yet but based on my estimates you are very close, maybe a little less. I should know the official number shortly.
I just set these up on my website if anybody wants to pre-order. A PM, e-mail or phone call also works.
I haven't seen the "official" MAP pricing yet but based on my estimates you are very close, maybe a little less. I should know the official number shortly.
I just set these up on my website if anybody wants to pre-order. A PM, e-mail or phone call also works.
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
Don't laugh, but will there be a left hand version? I'm comfortable with ordering the right hand version and mounting them upside down so to speak. That looks to be a problem with the Kinmans because they have an asymmetrical base. Are the new Stacks going to be easy to mount upside down, without needing much if any body wood routing?
Don't laugh, but will there be a left hand version? I'm comfortable with ordering the right hand version and mounting them upside down so to speak. That looks to be a problem with the Kinmans because they have an asymmetrical base. Are the new Stacks going to be easy to mount upside down, without needing much if any body wood routing?
Evan Skopp
SDUGF Founder
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
Darn. You beat me to the punch, John!
Actually, what Scott meant to say is that the whites will be available in two days not weeks.
The list price will be $10 higher than the STK-S1 price here in the States ($105)
Kallsop, the magnets have a symmetrical stagger, so left-handed vs. right isn't an issue.
The reason there's a middle version is so -- if you decide to split all three pickups -- you'll still get hum-canceling in the #2 and #4 positions.
Also, there's something very special about these pickups that makes each individual pickup unique. But I don't know if I should mention that here today, since the "official release" isn't until tomorrow.
Darn. You beat me to the punch, John!
Actually, what Scott meant to say is that the whites will be available in two days not weeks.
The list price will be $10 higher than the STK-S1 price here in the States ($105)
Kallsop, the magnets have a symmetrical stagger, so left-handed vs. right isn't an issue.
The reason there's a middle version is so -- if you decide to split all three pickups -- you'll still get hum-canceling in the #2 and #4 positions.
Also, there's something very special about these pickups that makes each individual pickup unique. But I don't know if I should mention that here today, since the "official release" isn't until tomorrow.
Pierre
Stratologist
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
THAT is evil Evan. Us poor people will have to wait, with all the suspense and now you got us all worked up!
I'm looking forward to these, though I probably have no use for them :jester: but each new Duncans should be a special event, like a new Ferrari or Porsche.
Evan Skopp said:
THAT is evil Evan. Us poor people will have to wait, with all the suspense and now you got us all worked up!
I'm looking forward to these, though I probably have no use for them :jester: but each new Duncans should be a special event, like a new Ferrari or Porsche.
Evan Skopp
SDUGF Founder
Re: STK-S4 Classic Stack Plus - ETA?
OK fine. I'll tell you, Pierre. But the rest of you can't read this until tomorrow.
C'mon, stop it!
We use a device called a Helmholtz coil to calibrate each individual Stack Plus pickup for maximum hum cancellation. Normally, the only place you'll find a Helmholtz coil is in a university physics lab. Each Stack Plus gets a resistor value based on the results of the Helmholtz test. This type of testing and calibration, in addition to the unique magnetic structure of the pickup (and something called flux transfer plates), allows it to achieve extraordinarily low levels of 60-cycle hum.
OK, the rest of you can open your eyes again.
OK fine. I'll tell you, Pierre. But the rest of you can't read this until tomorrow.
C'mon, stop it!
We use a device called a Helmholtz coil to calibrate each individual Stack Plus pickup for maximum hum cancellation. Normally, the only place you'll find a Helmholtz coil is in a university physics lab. Each Stack Plus gets a resistor value based on the results of the Helmholtz test. This type of testing and calibration, in addition to the unique magnetic structure of the pickup (and something called flux transfer plates), allows it to achieve extraordinarily low levels of 60-cycle hum.
OK, the rest of you can open your eyes again.