Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Neck Nickel Cover Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11104-15-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Neck Nickel Cover Pickup
The Green Magic neck pickup delivers a smooth, articulate response with a flipped magnet configuration that produces an out-of-phase character ideal for capturing complex harmonic interaction with bridge pickups during recording and mixing. This nickel-covered humbucker sits at the intersection of classic warmth and modern versatility, making it a thoughtful choice for producers and engineers exploring tonal textures beyond standard humbucking voice in the studio.
Design & Construction
Built with nickel cover shielding, this neck-position pickup offers vintage aesthetic appeal while managing electromagnetic interference in the recording chain. The flipped magnet pole design in the neck position creates a deliberately out-of-phase relationship when combined with standard-polarity bridge pickups, enabling unique sonic possibilities for layering rhythm tracks and lead takes that shift character based on pickup interaction—a powerful tool for shaping multitrack arrangements.
Tone & Performance
The Green Magic character emphasizes mid-range clarity and reduced low-end muddiness compared to conventional neck humbuckers, allowing individual notes to articulate cleanly in both single-pickup and blended voicings during tracking and overdubs. This focused tonal window makes it particularly effective for jazz, fusion, and contemporary rock sessions where definition and separation matter as much as body, sitting naturally in dense mixes without requiring excessive EQ.
Key Features
- Humbucker configuration for noise rejection and dual-coil output
- Flipped magnet design for out-of-phase operation with standard bridge pickups
- Nickel cover for electromagnetic shielding and classic appearance
- Neck-position voicing optimized for smooth, articulate response
- Compatible with standard humbucker routing and 4-conductor wiring
- Seymour Duncan engineering and quality control
- Designed for players exploring tonal layering and pickup phase interaction
- Suitable for jazz, fusion, and contemporary rock applications
The Green Magic rewards studios and sessions that prize harmonic complexity and controlled articulation, making it a purposeful upgrade for anyone rethinking what their neck pickup contributes to tracking versatility and mix balance.
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At a Glance
The Green Magic neck pickup excels at capturing articulate, mid-focused tones with minimal low-end bloat, making it ideal for recording sessions where individual notes need to sit clearly in a mix. Its out-of-phase design with standard-polarity bridge pickups opens creative blending and phase-shift possibilities during tracking and mixing, perfect for jazz, fusion, and contemporary rock productions where harmonic complexity and controlled output matter. A purposeful upgrade for home studios and professional recordings seeking tonal layering and pickup interaction as compositional tools.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Fusion
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Contemporary Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flipped magnet design do?
The flipped magnet creates an out-of-phase relationship when paired with a standard-polarity bridge pickup, generating unique harmonic interaction and tonal textures in blended voicings. This deliberately shifts character based on pickup combination, opening sonic possibilities beyond conventional humbucker response.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain playing?
No; the Green Magic is optimized for jazz, fusion, progressive, and contemporary rock. Its emphasis on mid-range clarity and articulation makes it less suited for metal and thrash metal applications.
What does the nickel cover do?
The nickel cover provides electromagnetic shielding to manage interference and offers a classic vintage aesthetic while supporting the pickup's focused tonal window and noise rejection.
Will this work in my guitar?
Yes, the Green Magic is compatible with standard humbucker routing and supports 4-conductor wiring, fitting any guitar designed for humbuckers in the neck position.
How does the Green Magic compare to other Seymour Duncan humbuckers?
Unlike the Alnico II Pro's classic warmth or higher-output models, the Green Magic prioritizes mid-range articulation and reduced low-end muddiness, with its flipped magnet design creating intentional phase interaction rather than traditional humbucker voicing.
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