Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons Red Devil Bridge
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Seymour Duncan
Billy Gibbons Red Devil Bridge
Product Info
Article Number:
603151
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Billy Gibbons Red Devil Bridge
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$192.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Billy Gibbons' Red Devil is a clever pickup – it captures a significant chunk of that classic '59 PAF vibe, but shrunk down for a Tele. It’s a great choice for players wanting a hotter, more aggressive T-style tone with some vintage character, particularly those digging blues, classic rock, and a touch of ZZ Top grit.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons Red Devil Bridge
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model
- '59 P.A.F. tone in T-style size single coil format
- For T-Style models
- Configuration: Dual coil
- Medium output
- For the bridge position
- Magnet material: Alnico V
- Vacuum wax potted
- DC resistance: 16.70 kOhm
- Shielded 4-conductor connection cable
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alnico V magnet delivers a punchy, articulate, and singing high-end response.
- • Vacuum wax potting minimizes microphonic noise, crucial for clean, tight recordings.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring allows for versatile coil-splitting options for single-coil tones.
- • Seymour Duncan's build quality ensures reliability and longevity – a premium feel.
CONS
- • Output level might be too low for players seeking extremely high-gain distortion.
- • The '59 P.A.F. emulation, while good, won’t perfectly replicate vintage PAF characteristics.
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to more complex, multi-voiced humbucker options.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
16.70 kOhm
Mounting
Standard Telecaster bridge mounting
Coil Split
Yes, 4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Red Devil is significantly hotter and has a more aggressive midrange than a standard Tele bridge, while still retaining a degree of clarity.
While it’s versatile, its medium output leans towards classic tones; high-gain players might find it lacking in extreme distortion scenarios.
Yes, it’s designed as a direct replacement for a standard Telecaster bridge pickup, fitting comfortably within the existing cavity.
