Seymour Duncan Red Devil Pickup Set Black

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Seymour Duncan Red Devil Pickup Set Black

Seymour Duncan

Red Devil Pickup Set Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 450662
Model: Red Devil Pickup Set Black
Price: $526.90

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These Red Devils are Billy Gibbons’ sonic blueprint, bottled and ready to go. They’re a fantastic upgrade for Strat-style guitars needing a thicker, more aggressive voice – think ZZ Top’s signature crunch. Perfect for blues, rock, and anyone wanting a vintage PAF vibe in a single-coil format.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan Red Devil Pickup Set Black
  • Set of Humbuckers in Single Coil Format
  • Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model
  • '59 PAF Tone in ST-Style size single coil format
  • Neck
  • middle and bridge position
  • Dual coil
  • Alnico 5 magnets
  • Wax sealed
  • DC Resistance: 13.95 kOhm
  • Shielded 4-core connection cable
  • Medium output
  • Colour: Black
  • 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 delivers authentic, gritty Texas blues sound
  • • Alnico 5 magnets provide a balanced, articulate, and powerful response
  • • Wax potting minimizes microphonic noise and enhances long-term reliability
  • • Single-coil size fits Strat-style cavities, offering versatile installation options
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many guitarists
  • • Output might be too aggressive for players seeking a very mellow tone
  • • Limited coil-splitting options compared to some other humbucker designs

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Key Features

Position Neck, Middle, Bridge
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 13.95 kOhm
Mounting Standard Strat-style single coil mounting
Coil Split Not typically designed for coil splitting, though some modifications are possible

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Frequently Asked Questions

They’re designed to capture the essence of his sound, focusing on the key elements of his signature growl and midrange punch, though subtle variations exist.
While not designed for easy coil splitting, some experienced technicians can modify the wiring, but it’s not a standard feature and may void the warranty.
The Red Devils have a slightly hotter output and a more aggressive edge than many other PAF clones, offering a distinct Texas blues character.

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