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Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set Black Pickup
The Little '78 is a refined vintage-focused set with lower output and noise rejection, suited to blues and classic rock purists; the Red Devil is a hotter, hand-wound set with thicker midrange and articulate aggression, built for rock players who want presence and dynamic response. Choose Little '78 for transparent, period-correct tone; choose Red Devil for a more aggressive, modern-rock character.
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Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set
Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set
- ✓ Budget-friendly price tier
- ✓ Lower noise floor with refined clarity
- ✓ Authentic '70s Stratocaster voicing across all three positions
- ✓ Neck pickup at 4.81k gives clean, articulate single-note definition
Why choose Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set Black Pickup
- ✓ Hand-wound at Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara facility
- ✓ Hotter output (bridge 13.95k vs Little '78's 11.5k) for more presence
- ✓ Vacuum wax potted to eliminate feedback and squeal
- ✓ Thicker, more aggressive midrange and high-end growl suited to rock
Frequently asked questions
Which set is louder or has more output?
The Red Devil has higher output across both pickups (neck 11.29k, bridge 13.95k) compared to the Little '78 (neck 4.81k, bridge 11.5k). The Red Devil will drive an amp harder and project more presence in a band mix.
Are these pickups suitable for metal or hard rock?
The Little '78 is explicitly not ideal for metal or djent. The Red Devil, with its thicker midrange and higher output, is better suited to rock and harder rock styles, though neither is marketed specifically for extreme metal.
Do both sets require soldering or modification to install?
Both are passive designs with 4-conductor wiring that integrate into standard Stratocaster electronics without active circuitry. The 4-conductor design allows flexible wiring options, but standard installation requires no special modifications.
What's the main tonal difference between them?
The Little '78 emphasizes articulate clarity, refined midrange, and controlled brightness with a vintage '70s character. The Red Devil offers thicker, more aggressive midrange, articulate high-end growl, and more dynamic response to pick attack—suited to classic rock and blues-rock rather than pure vintage emulation.