Seymour Duncan 78 Model Bridge Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11104-13-B
Description
Seymour Duncan '78 Model Bridge Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan '78 Model Bridge captures the thick, articulate midrange and smooth sustain characteristic of late 1970s humbucker recordings. This uncovered Alnico II humbucker sits cleanly in a standard bridge route and delivers clarity on transient attack while maintaining warmth across the full frequency spectrum. Built with meticulous hand-calibrated magnets and hand-wound construction, it's engineered to reproduce the vintage tonal character that defined studio recordings of that era.
Tone & Electronics
The 9K DC resistance paired with hand-calibrated Alnico II magnets produces a balanced output that isolates midrange definition without sacrificing harmonic complexity—essential for sitting clearly in dense mixes. 42-gauge plain enamel wire contributes to the pickup's articulate response, tracking pick dynamics with precision while delivering natural sustain and compression across clean, blues-influenced, and driven rock tracking scenarios.
Design & Build
This passive humbucker features a 4-wire plus shield soldered connection, enabling flexible wiring options for coil splits or series/parallel switching during tracking or post-session repurposing. The uncovered design maintains traditional construction while keeping overall weight at approximately 5oz, ensuring balanced resonance and consistent performance in any guitar equipped with a standard humbucker route.
Key Features
- Type: Humbucker
- Position: Bridge
- DC Resistance: 9K
- Magnet Material: Alnico II, hand-calibrated
- Wire Gauge: 42-gauge plain enamel
- Covering: Uncovered
- Color: Black
- Conductors: 4 wire plus shield, soldered
- Active/Passive: Passive
- Application: Standard HB route
- Weight: Approx. 5oz
- Manufacturer Part Number: 11104-13-B
The '78 Model Bridge represents Seymour Duncan's commitment to recreating the tonal essence of vintage humbuckers, making it an excellent choice for home studios restoring a classic instrument or building a tracking guitar around historically accurate specifications.
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At a Glance
This hand-calibrated Alnico II humbucker captures the refined vintage warmth and midrange definition that sits perfectly in rock and blues mixes without eating up headroom. The articulate 9K DC-resistance voice responds cleanly to pick dynamics while maintaining smooth sustain and harmonic complexity across overdubs and layered takes. Its passive design and 4-wire connectivity let you experiment with coil splits or series/parallel switching in the studio, making it a versatile rebuild option for tracking sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Vintage Restoration
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the DC resistance and output level of this pickup?
The '78 Model Bridge has a 9K DC resistance with hand-calibrated Alnico II magnets, producing balanced output designed to capture midrange definition and harmonic complexity without excessive gain.
What wiring options does the 4-wire plus shield configuration support?
The 4-wire plus shield soldered connection allows flexible wiring for coil splits, series/parallel switching, and other custom configurations, giving you tonal versatility beyond standard bridge-position operation.
Is this pickup covered or uncovered, and will it fit my guitar?
The '78 Model is uncovered black (showing traditional construction) and designed for standard humbucker bridge routes, weighing approximately 5oz for balanced resonance. It will fit any guitar with a standard HB cavity.
What genres and playing styles suit this pickup best?
The '78 Model excels in blues, rock, hard rock, and vintage restoration projects where articulate attack and smooth sustain matter. It's not designed for metal, djent, or thrash styles that typically demand higher output and tighter aggression.
How does hand-wound construction affect the tone?
Hand-calibrated Alnico II magnets and 42-gauge plain enamel wire contribute to the pickup's articulate response and vintage warmth, creating a balanced voice that captures both pick definition and harmonic complexity across clean and driven tones.
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