Seymour Duncan 78 Model Pickup Neck BL

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Seymour Duncan 78 Model Pickup Neck BL

Seymour Duncan

78 Model Pickup Neck BL

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 545792
Model: 78 Model Pickup Neck BL
Price: $185.90

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This 78 Model is a fantastic choice for players chasing that classic PAF vibe. It’s got a really responsive feel and delivers a warm, articulate tone perfect for blues, classic rock, and vintage-inspired sounds – a solid upgrade for guitars needing a touch of that old-school magic.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan 78 Model Pickup Neck BL
  • Pickup For Electric Guitars
  • Humbucker
  • For the neck position
  • Medium output
  • Wound to the same specifications as an original P.A.F. Rewind from 1978
  • More sensitive to natural and artificial harmonics than other P.A.F. style pickups
  • Warm crunch with biting leads and harmonic overtones
  • Harmonic
  • articulate response
  • Dual Coil
  • AlNiCo II magnet
  • Passive design
  • DC resistance: 7.9 kOhm
  • Shielded 4-core connection cable
  • Without a cover
  • Colour: Black

*Note* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • AlNiCo II magnet delivers warm, vintage-era tonal character
  • • 7.9kΩ DC resistance provides a balanced output with the bridge pickup
  • • Uncovered design allows for uninhibited string vibration and clarity
  • • Shielded 4-core cable minimizes noise and interference effectively
CONS
  • • Uncovered design makes the windings more susceptible to grime and corrosion
  • • Medium output might be limiting for players seeking high-gain distortion
  • • Lacks the versatility for modern, heavily processed tones

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck
Magnet AlNiCo II
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 7.9 kOhm
Spacing Standard
Mounting 4-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's voiced to closely emulate a 1978 original, emphasizing harmonic response and sensitivity, often resulting in a slightly more nuanced and articulate tone than some hotter PAF clones.
Yes, the open coil design means more frequent cleaning to prevent corrosion, but it also contributes to the pickup's open and airy sound.
It might feel a bit underwhelming if you're used to very high output; the lower output will create a noticeable change in the overall guitar's sonic profile.

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