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Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Prch Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set
The Parch is a compact humbucking design with naturally scooped, slightly compressed tone ideal for blues and rock, while the White is a traditional three-pickup Stratocaster set with articulate single-coil character suited to classic rock and country. Choose the Parch for players wanting vintage tone in a compact format, and the White for those seeking classic three-position Strat versatility.
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Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Prch Pickup Set
Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Prch Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Prch Pickup Set
- ✓ Single-coil-size humbucker format fits standard Strat pickguard without routing
- ✓ Warm, compressed tone with controlled dynamics and articulate highs
- ✓ Passive 4-conductor wiring allows series/parallel/split configurations
- ✓ Lower output (27.2 mV bridge) prevents harsh peaks and stays responsive
Why choose Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set
- ✓ Traditional three-pickup set covers full Strat tonal palette across all positions
- ✓ Alnico 5 magnets in bridge and A2 in neck for balanced midrange and clarity
- ✓ Higher bridge output (11.5k Ohm) delivers more cut and presence in rock/country contexts
- ✓ 4-conductor shielded wiring on all three pickups enables coil-splitting mods
Frequently asked questions
How many pickups does each set include?
The Parch includes two pickups (neck and bridge) designed to fit the single-coil humbucker format. The White is a complete three-pickup set (neck, middle, bridge) with traditional Stratocaster voicing across all positions.
What's the tonal difference between Alnico II and Alnico 5 magnets?
The Parch uses Alnico II for a warm, slightly compressed vintage tone with scooped midrange. The White uses mixed magnets (Alnico 5 bridge, A2 neck) for more balanced clarity and articulation across the frequency range.
Will either set work in a standard Stratocaster without modifications?
The White is a drop-in replacement for any standard three-pickup Strat. The Parch requires a two-pickup configuration or custom wiring since it's designed as a neck/bridge-only set in single-coil-size humbucker format.
Which set has higher output and more cut?
The White's bridge pickup has significantly higher DC resistance at 11.5k Ohm compared to the Parch's 27.2 mV output, giving it more presence and cut suitable for rock and country styles where you need the pickups to cut through.