Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck White 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-W
Description
Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck White Pickup
The Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck pickup captures the gritty, blues-soaked character that defined ZZ Top's signature sound. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with meticulous attention to detail, this neck-position humbucker fits seamlessly into any standard Stratocaster, offering single-coil dimensions with full humbucker performance and noise rejection for tracking and mixing sessions.
Tone & Output for Recording
Built around an Alnico 5 magnet and measuring 11.29 DCR in the neck position, this pickup strikes a balance between warmth and clarity without excessive output. The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring clean articulation whether digging in hard or playing with finesse during recording.
Design & Construction
Hand-wired in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features a 4-conductor lead wire that opens up multiple wiring configurations to suit your studio's specific needs. The white finish complements classic and modern aesthetics alike, while the Stratocaster-sized format guarantees drop-in compatibility with standard pickup routes for quick session swaps.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 magnet for balanced tone and sustain
- 11.29 DCR (neck position)
- 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free, quiet operation
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA factory
- White finish
- Strat-sized format fits standard Stratocaster pickup routes
- Single-coil-sized humbucker design
This is the authentic pickup that shaped one of rock's most legendary tones—a direct sonic connection to the blues-rock lineage that defined generations of electric guitar recordings and productions.
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At a Glance
The Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck is a hand-wired, Strat-sized humbucker that brings warm, articulate blues-rock character to tracking and overdubs without the hum and feedback that plague single-coil designs. Voiced with an Alnico 5 magnet and 11.29 DCR, it sits naturally in a mix—clear enough for detail, full enough for grit—and the 4-conductor lead wire lets you shape its voice across multiple wiring configurations in your setup. Record with authentic ZZ Top DNA and the studio reliability of vacuum wax potting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my Stratocaster?
Yes. The Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck is built in Strat-sized format and drops directly into any standard Stratocaster neck-position pickup route without modification.
What output and tone character should I expect?
At 11.29 DCR, this neck-position humbucker delivers balanced warmth and clarity without excessive volume—it's voiced to shine whether you're digging in hard or playing with finesse, with the gritty, articulate blues tone ZZ Top made famous.
How does the 4-conductor lead wire help me?
The 4-conductor configuration opens multiple wiring options, letting you customize how the pickup responds to your amp and playing style without soldering or rewiring inside the pickup itself.
What does vacuum wax potting do?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing by stabilizing the coil windings, ensuring clean, articulate tone with no unwanted noise—especially important for neck positions where feedback can creep in.
Where is this pickup made?
Hand-wired and built in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara, California factory, with meticulous attention to detail and quality control.
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