The Classic Stack Plus neck pickup looks and sounds like a true Stratocaster single coil but none of the traditional single coil hum. Its got all of the sparkle and the chime that you would expect from a vintage Strat pickup. Back in the 80s we patented a special bottom coil that actually injects negative hum into the pickup circuit and at the end of the production process, they fine tune each pickup for maximum noise cancelation. You get all of the great qualities a classic Strat pickup, and none of the hum. Pair with the Stack Plus bridge and middle for a complete set. Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA, the Classic Stack Plus uses hand ground alnico 5 rod magnets, and comes with a splittable 3-conductor lead wire to give you access to true single coil operation. Each is wax potted for squeal free performance.