Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Middle Black Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11205-41-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Middle Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Middle pickup delivers the articulate, responsive character essential for capturing ZZ Top's signature tone in your own sessions. Hand-built with premium components and engineered specifically for the middle position of Stratocaster-style guitars, it balances clarity with grit, providing middle-register definition that sits clearly in a mix without harshness or mud.
Tone & Construction
The Alnico 5 magnet structure provides a naturally compressed response with enhanced midrange presence—critical for a middle pickup's role in blending with bridge and neck positions. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, ensuring a clean, consistent signal that remains articulate at any recording level or monitoring volume.
Specifications & Compatibility
Built entirely in Santa Barbara, California, this passive design requires no batteries or external power, simplifying studio setup and signal chain integrity. The 4-conductor lead wire supports both standard single-coil wiring and advanced switching schemes, giving producers maximum flexibility in crafting tonal variations across different recording scenarios and session requirements.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 magnet for articulate, responsive tone
- Designed for Stratocaster-style middle position
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
- Passive design — no battery required
- Black cover finish
- Billy Gibbons' signature tone character
This middle-position pickup integrates seamlessly with bridge and neck pickups to complete the Red Devil voice, capturing the balanced, vintage-tinged grit that makes this design studio-proven for recording sessions demanding character and definition.
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At a Glance
This Seymour Duncan middle pickup delivers articulate, compressed midrange that sits naturally in a mix without muddiness or harshness, ideal for capturing the balanced, vintage-tinged character that works across rock, blues, and alternative sessions. Built with Alnico 5 magnets and vacuum wax potting for a clean, feedback-free signal, it integrates seamlessly into Stratocaster-style recordings and supports both standard and advanced switching schemes for session flexibility. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with a passive design, it requires no batteries and offers the reliability and tonal consistency that professional producers expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What position is this pickup designed for?
This is a middle-position pickup specifically voiced for Stratocaster-style guitars. It balances clarity with grit in the midrange, complementing both neck and bridge pickups to complete the Red Devil voice.
Does this pickup require any batteries or external power?
No, this is a passive design that requires no batteries or external power. It works with standard guitar electronics and wiring schemes right out of the box.
What makes the Alnico 5 magnet structure special?
Alnico 5 provides a naturally compressed response with enhanced midrange presence, giving this pickup an articulate, responsive character that cuts through without harshness at any volume.
How does vacuum wax potting improve the pickup?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, ensuring a clean, articulate signal whether you're playing quietly or pushing hard through an amp.
What does the 4-conductor lead wire allow me to do?
The 4-conductor lead wire supports both standard single-coil wiring and advanced switching schemes, giving you maximum flexibility to set up the pickup for your preferred tonal controls.
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