Seymour Duncan Red Devil N Black
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Seymour Duncan
Red Devil N Black
Product Info
Article Number:
450704
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Red Devil N Black
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$169.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Billy Gibbons' signature Red Devil N Black is a seriously cool pickup for Strat-style guitars. It nails that '59 PAF vibe in a single-coil format, giving you a thick, creamy tone with plenty of bite – perfect for blues, classic rock, and anything needing that ZZ Top swagger.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Red Devil N Black
- Humbucker in Single Coil Format
- Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model
- '59 PAF Tone in ST-Style single coil format
- Neck position
- Dual coil
- Alnico 5 magnets
- Wax sealed
- DC Resistance: 11.29 kOhm
- Shielded 4-core connection cable
- Medium output
- Colour: Black
- Handmade in USA
*Note: * Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • Wax potting minimizes microphonic noise and feedback.
- • Shielded cable reduces unwanted hum and interference.
- • Handmade in USA ensures quality construction and attention to detail.
CONS
- • Limited versatility; best suited for classic rock and blues tones.
- • May be too high output for players seeking a truly mellow sound.
- • Black finish can show dirt and grime more readily.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
11.29 kOhm
Mounting
4-Hole Strat-Style
Coil Split
Not Applicable
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Red Devil N Black has a noticeably higher output and a more aggressive tone than the SSL-1, while retaining a similar single-coil format and feel.
While it *can* be cleaned up, its primary focus is on a warmer, more overdriven sound; it’s not ideal for pristine, transparent cleans.
Yes, the shielded cable helps minimize noise, particularly in environments with electrical interference, providing a cleaner signal than many standard pickups.
