Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck Cream Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11205-40-C
Description
Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck Cream Pickup
This neck cream pickup captures the thick, articulate midrange and controlled output that defined Billy Gibbons' signature tone on some of rock's most iconic recordings. Hand-built by Seymour Duncan in Santa Barbara, the pickup combines vintage character with modern consistency, making it essential for tracking and mixing sessions where authentic blues-rock grit coexists with clarity and definition.
Recording Tone & Performance
The Alnico 5 magnet and 11.078 K inductance spec produces a warm, balanced response with pronounced midrange punch that sits perfectly in the neck position for layered guitar arrangements. Vacuum wax potting ensures squeal-free tracking at any gain level, eliminating feedback artifacts during overdubs and high-gain sessions while preserving natural sustain for expressive lead and rhythm work.
Studio Integration & Wiring Flexibility
Built entirely in Santa Barbara, this pickup features a 4-conductor lead wire that opens multiple wiring configurations for series, parallel, or split-coil operation, giving you tonal range across different recording scenarios and mix positions. The DCR (DC Resistance) of 11.29 ohms places it in the moderate-output range, delivering dynamic responsiveness with sufficient signal to drive overdrive and distortion circuits effectively during both clean and gain-staged sessions.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5
- DCR Neck: 11.29 ohms
- Inductance: 11.078 K
- 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted for noise-free performance
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Neck position configuration
- Moderate output ideal for blues and rock applications
The Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck Cream Pickup pairs meticulous hand-craftsmanship with proven specifications that deliver the midrange authority and tonal control essential to professional recording and production work.
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At a Glance
This hand-crafted Seymour Duncan neck pickup brings vintage blues-rock character to the mix with a pronounced midrange punch and warm, balanced response that sits naturally in dense arrangements without losing clarity. The moderate output and vacuum wax potting keep recordings clean and squeal-free across high-gain sessions, while the 4-conductor lead wire lets you experiment with series, parallel, and split configurations to shape your tracked tone. Built to Seymour Duncan's exacting standards in Santa Barbara, it's a reliable workhorse for producers and engineers capturing professional-grade rock and blues recordings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this pickup different from a standard neck pickup?
This pickup combines an Alnico 5 magnet with 11.078 K inductance and vacuum wax potting to deliver thick, articulate midrange with controlled output and zero feedback—the signature specs that defined Billy Gibbons' tone. The moderate DCR of 11.29 ohms balances dynamic responsiveness with enough signal to drive overdrive and distortion circuits effectively.
Can I use this pickup in different wiring configurations?
Yes. The 4-conductor lead wire supports series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, giving you flexibility to shape your tone depending on your circuit design and playing style.
Is this pickup hand-built, and where?
Yes, it is hand-built entirely in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan, ensuring meticulous craftsmanship and modern consistency alongside vintage character.
What output level is this pickup, and what genres does it suit?
This is a moderate-output pickup ideal for blues and rock applications, balancing dynamic responsiveness with sufficient signal to drive overdrive and distortion without losing clarity or control.
Does this pickup eliminate feedback in high-gain settings?
Yes. Vacuum wax potting ensures squeal-free operation at any volume, eliminating feedback issues common in high-gain applications while preserving natural sustain.
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