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Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set White Pickup
Both are Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Sets hand-wound at Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara facility, but the Black version uses traditional single-coil designs while the White version uses single-coil-sized humbuckers. Choose Black for classic Strat single-coil character; choose White for humbucker thickness and hum-cancellation in a Strat form factor.
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Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set Black Pickup
Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set White Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set White Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set Black Pickup
- ✓ Traditional single-coil design delivers classic Stratocaster tone and articulation
- ✓ Simpler construction with established single-coil wiring conventions
- ✓ Lighter, more transparent high-end response characteristic of single coils
Why choose Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Set White Pickup
- ✓ Single-coil-sized humbucker format cancels hum without routing modifications
- ✓ Thicker, fuller tone with enhanced sustain and harmonic depth
- ✓ 4-conductor wiring plus shield offers more wiring configuration options
Frequently asked questions
Do both sets fit a standard Stratocaster without modification?
Yes. The Black version uses standard single-coil dimensions; the White version is single-coil-sized humbuckers, so both fit existing Strat cavities without routing.
What is the main tonal difference?
The Black set delivers traditional single-coil clarity and articulate high-end growl. The White set provides thicker, fuller humbucker tone with greater sustain while maintaining single-coil size.
Which has better noise rejection?
The White version, being a humbucker, inherently cancels hum. The Black single-coil design relies on vacuum wax potting to eliminate squeal but may pick up electromagnetic interference in noisy environments.
Are the neck pickup DCR specs the same?
Yes, both neck pickups have 11.29 DCR. The Black bridge is 13.95 DCR; the White version does not specify bridge DCR in the available information.