Seymour Duncan Red Devil B Parchment

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Seymour Duncan Red Devil B Parchment

Seymour Duncan

Red Devil B Parchment

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 450581
Model: Red Devil B Parchment
Price: $169.40

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This Red Devil B is a clever pickup – Billy Gibbons’ signature growl in a Strat-sized humbucker. It nails that '59 PAF vibe, but with a bit more clarity and a tighter low end. Ideal for blues, classic rock, and anyone wanting a vintage tone with a modern feel in a Strat or similar guitar.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan Red Devil B Parchment
  • Pickup for Electric Guitar
  • Humbucker in single coil format
  • Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model
  • For the bridge position
  • '59 PAF tone in Strat size single coil format
  • Dual coil
  • AlNiCo V magnet
  • Wax sealed
  • DC resistance: 13.95 kOhm
  • Shielded 4-core connection cable
  • Medium output
  • Colour: Parchment
  • Handmade in the USA

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

PROS
  • • Billy Gibbons’ signature tone, surprisingly articulate for a humbucker
  • • AlNiCo V magnet delivers warm, singing sustain and clarity
  • • Wax potting minimizes microphonic noise and enhances reliability
  • • Parchment color offers a vintage aesthetic and visual appeal
CONS
  • • Output might be too low for modern, high-gain styles
  • • Single-coil size limits compatibility with some guitar designs
  • • Can be slightly noisy with high gain and single-coil splitting

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet AlNiCo V
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 13.95 kOhm
Mounting Standard Stratocaster style
Coil Split Not Officially Supported, but possible with modifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

It captures the core characteristics – warmth, sustain, and a slightly compressed feel – but it's not a direct clone. Expect a more refined and less raw tone than a true vintage PAF.
While not officially supported, it’s possible with wiring modifications, but expect a slightly weaker and noisier single-coil tone than a true single-coil pickup.
It’s unique due to its single-coil size and AlNiCo V magnet, offering a more vintage-inspired tone than many higher-output, modern Strat humbuckers.

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