Seymour Duncan 78 Model Neck Reverse Zebra Pickup

Seymour Duncan 78 Model Neck Reverse Zebra Pickup

The 78 Model Neck in Reverse Zebra captures the warm, articulate character that defined vintage Les Paul recordings, with hand-built construction engineered for clarity and controlled output in the mix. This neck pickup excels at maintaining definition without mud—critical for tracking and blending guitars in a session. The reverse-wound, reverse-polarity configuration cancels hum when paired with a standard-wound bridge pickup, eliminating ground-loop noise during recording and allowing clean layering without re-amping or post-processing workarounds.

Tone & Recording Performance

Built by hand in California, the 78 Model Neck uses an Alnico 2 magnet to deliver smooth, woody midrange with naturally compressed dynamics that sit well in dense arrangements. Its 7.9k DCR maintains moderate output and sensitivity to pick dynamics, preserving articulation and note separation—essential for punch-in recording, double-tracking, and clarity in the final mix without requiring EQ compensation.

Technical Specifications

The pickup employs a 4-conductor shielded cable for flexible wiring options and hum rejection during sessions. Standard spacing with short legs fits most Gibson-style instruments without modification, enabling quick swaps between studio guitars and streamlined instrument setup.

Key Features

• DC Resistance: 7.9k (Neck position)
• Magnet: Alnico 2
• Cable: 4-conductor Shielded
• Type: Passive
• Spacing: Standard Spaced, short leg
• Reverse Wound, Reverse Polarity (Zebra)
• Hand Built in California
• Designed for neck position installation

The Seymour Duncan 78 Model Neck combines vintage tonality with modern build quality, delivering the balanced, noise-free response that translates reliably across tracking, overdubs, and final mixes.