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Seymour Duncan 78 Model Neck Nickel Cover Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Bridge Nickel Cover Pickup
The 78 Model is a neck pickup with 7.9k output and woody, compressed vintage warmth; the Green Magic is a bridge pickup with 8.7k output and articulate top-end clarity. Choose the 78 Model for rhythm work and lead passages requiring smooth, responsive dynamics; choose the Green Magic for bridge-position definition and balanced presence across clean and moderately-driven tones.
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Seymour Duncan 78 Model Neck Nickel Cover Pickup
Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Bridge Nickel Cover Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan 78 Model Neck Nickel Cover Pickup | Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Bridge Nickel Cover Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan 78 Model Neck Nickel Cover Pickup
- ✓ Hand-calibrated Alnico II with natural compression ideal for responsive, dynamic playing
- ✓ Neck-position voicing optimized for rhythm work and lead passages that sit in the mix
- ✓ Four-conductor wiring supports series, parallel, split-coil, and phase-reverse flexibility
- ✓ Smooth, woody tones with vintage warmth and clarity without harshness
Why choose Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Bridge Nickel Cover Pickup
- ✓ Bridge-position output (8.7k DCR) delivers articulate top-end and high note definition
- ✓ Balanced presence works across clean tones and moderate gain equally well
- ✓ Slightly higher output than the 78 Model provides usable sustain without excessive compression
- ✓ Drop-in compatibility with most modern wiring schemes
Frequently asked questions
Can I use both pickups together as a matched set?
No—the 78 Model is designed for neck position and the Green Magic for bridge position. They have different output levels (7.9k vs. 8.7k) and tonal voicings optimized for their respective positions. You would need to source a matching neck or bridge pickup separately.
Which pickup is better for metal or aggressive genres?
Neither is ideal for metal or djent; both are explicitly rated 'not ideal' for those genres. Both are voiced for blues, rock, and jazz with balanced midrange and natural compression rather than the high-gain clarity and aggression metal requires.
How do the output levels differ and what does that mean practically?
The Green Magic's 8.7k DCR is slightly hotter than the 78 Model's 7.9k, giving it more sustain and presence at bridge position. The 78 Model's lower output preserves dynamic responsiveness and compression at neck position, where articulation matters more for rhythm work.
Do both pickups support custom wiring options?
Both have four-conductor leads. The 78 Model explicitly lists series, parallel, split-coil, and phase-reverse options; the Green Magic is described as having '4-conductor wiring' for 'drop-in compatibility with most modern wiring schemes.' The 78 Model offers more explicitly documented wiring flexibility.