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Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Neck White Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Middle RWRP Black Pickup
The Psychedelic Strat Neck is designed for neck-position vintage restoration with warm, smooth character, while the Psychedelic Strat Middle RWRP is engineered for middle-position use with hum-canceling capability and brighter articulation. Choose the Neck for cohesive vintage builds or replacements; choose the Middle RWRP if you need hum elimination and a more defined, cutting midrange tone.
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Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Neck White Pickup
Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Middle RWRP Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Neck White Pickup | Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Middle RWRP Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Neck White Pickup
- ✓ Hand-wound Alnico 5 magnet delivers warm, smooth sustain perfect for blues and classic rock
- ✓ Lower output (5.98k ohms) balances well with other vintage-voiced pickups across all positions
- ✓ Neck-position format with period-correct materials for authentic restoration projects
- ✓ Articulate harmonic richness ideal for studio sessions and vintage-style setups
Why choose Seymour Duncan Psychedelic Strat Middle RWRP Black Pickup
- ✓ RWRP configuration eliminates hum when paired with standard pickups in positions 2 and 4
- ✓ Brighter Alnico V rod magnets provide cutting definition and natural chime for psychedelic and funk tones
- ✓ Middle-position design integrates seamlessly into standard five-way switching
- ✓ 6.07k ohms resistance offers modern clarity while maintaining vintage warmth
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these pickups together in the same guitar?
Yes, they can be paired together. The Neck and Middle RWRP are designed to work in vintage-style Strat configurations, though you would also need a bridge pickup to complete the set. The slight resistance difference (5.98k vs 6.07k ohms) is negligible and maintains balanced output across positions.
What is RWRP and why does it matter for the middle pickup?
RWRP (reverse wound, reverse polarity) means the middle pickup's coil winds and magnet polarity are opposite to standard pickups. This eliminates hum in positions 2 and 4 of the five-way switch where the middle pickup blends with neck or bridge pickups, a standard requirement for noise-free single-coil Strats.
Which pickup is better for metal or high-gain applications?
Neither is ideal for metal or djent. Both are low-output vintage-voiced pickups designed for blues, classic rock, and psychedelic tones. Players seeking metal tones should look for higher-output humbucker or overwound single-coil designs.
Do these pickups require any special wiring or power?
Both are passive pickups requiring no batteries or external power. They use simple cloth cables and are designed for standard drop-in installation into any Stratocaster, making them beginner-friendly for DIY swaps.