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Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Neck White Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Bridge Black Pickup
The Little '78 Neck is a warm, compressed neck pickup (9.62k) optimized for smooth lead work and rhythm foundation, while the Little '78 Bridge is a brighter, punchier bridge pickup (5.75k) designed to cut through with articulate midrange and gritty overdrive character. Choose the Neck for vintage warmth and natural compression; choose the Bridge for vintage snap and tonal versatility across cleans and overdriven sounds.
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Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Neck White Pickup
Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Bridge Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Neck White Pickup | Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Bridge Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Neck White Pickup
- ✓ Warm, natural compression ideal for smooth neck-position solos and clean rhythm tones
- ✓ Higher DC resistance (9.62k) maintains brightness without muddiness in the neck slot
- ✓ Handmade in Santa Barbara with Alnico 5 magnet for authentic '70s character
- ✓ Single-coil-sized humbucker fits without routing; 4-conductor cable enables coil-splitting
Why choose Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Bridge Black Pickup
- ✓ Lower DC resistance (5.75k) keeps high end open and responsive for bridge articulation
- ✓ 27.2 vintage output balances punch and nuance—cuts through band mix without harshness
- ✓ A2 magnet and design excel at both chimey cleans and gritty overdriven tones
- ✓ Single-coil-sized humbucker; 4-conductor wiring for coil-splitting flexibility; no routing needed
Frequently asked questions
Can I use both the Neck and Bridge pickups together in one guitar?
Yes. These are designed as a matched set from the same Little '78 product line—pairing them gives you a cohesive '70s Strat voicing with hum cancellation throughout the guitar without routing.
What's the main tonal difference between these two?
The Neck (9.62k) delivers warmth and natural compression for smooth, blended tones; the Bridge (5.75k) is brighter and punchier with more articulate midrange and sustain, suited to cutting leads and articulate rhythm work.
Will either of these work for funk or country?
The Bridge pickup is explicitly rated best for Funk and Country due to its articulate midrange, vintage snap, and chimey clean tones. The Neck is better suited to smooth lead and rhythm in Blues and Jazz contexts.
Do I need any modifications to install these?
No. Both are single-coil-sized humbuckers that fit standard Stratocaster pickup cavities without routing. Both include 4-conductor shielded cables for wiring flexibility.