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.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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