Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck 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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- 11205-40-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck Black Pickup
The Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck Black captures the thick, articulate single-coil-sized humbucker tone that anchors ZZ Top's signature recordings. This hand-built pickup installs into a standard single-coil rout while delivering true hum-cancelling performance, making it essential for sessions demanding authentic Texas blues-rock character without routing modifications to your recording instruments.
Tone & Construction
Built around an Alnico 5 magnet, this pickup produces the warm, responsive midrange and tight low-end response that sits authoritatively in dense mixes. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring clean, feedback-free tracking at any recording level or stage volume.
Wiring & Integration
The 4-conductor lead wire accommodates multiple wiring configurations, enabling flexibility in hum-cancelling options and coil-splitting applications for varied session needs. As a passive design, it requires no battery and integrates seamlessly into any standard guitar electronics setup, simplifying studio setup and maintenance.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 magnet for warm, responsive tone
- True hum-cancelling humbucker in single-coil size
- 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
- Vacuum wax potting for squeal-free performance
- Passive design — no battery required
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Fits standard single-coil routs without modification
- Neck position voice engineered for clarity and sustain
This pickup combines classic Seymour Duncan craftsmanship with Billy Gibbons' decades of blues-rock refinement, delivering authoritative single-coil-sized humbucking tone that cuts through dense arrangements without sacrificing warmth and presence in the mix.
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At a Glance
The Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck Black is a hand-built, single-coil-sized humbucker engineered to capture the warm, articulate Texas blues-rock tone that defined ZZ Top's studio and live sound. Its Alnico 5 magnet, vacuum wax potting, and 4-conductor lead wire give you clarity, sustain, and flexibility in the mix while eliminating microphonic noise and hum. Fits any standard single-coil rout and works seamlessly with coil-splitting and multiple wiring configurations, making it a versatile neck pickup for blues, rock, and vintage-style recordings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from a standard single-coil or humbucker?
It's a true hum-cancelling humbucker sized to fit a standard single-coil rout—no routing modifications needed. The Alnico 5 magnet delivers warm, responsive midrange and tight low-end response, while vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal for clean performance at any volume.
Will this fit my guitar without modification?
Yes, it fits standard single-coil routs without any routing work. The 4-conductor lead wire also supports multiple wiring configurations and coil-splitting applications for added flexibility.
Does it require a battery or active electronics?
No, it's a passive design that requires no battery and integrates seamlessly into any standard guitar electronics setup.
What position is this pickup designed for?
This is a neck position voice engineered specifically for clarity and sustain in the neck slot, delivering the articulate character Billy Gibbons is known for.
Where is this pickup made?
It's hand-built in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan, combining their classic craftsmanship with Gibbons' decades of blues-rock refinement.
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