Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Nickel Cover Pickup Set
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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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- SKU
- 11104-17-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Nickel Cover Pickup Set
The Green Magic delivers classic PAF character with a distinctive twist—a flipped neck magnet that creates subtle out-of-phase textures when both pickups blend together. This set bridges warm, vintage '60s voicing with modern studio versatility, making it an excellent choice for producers and engineers seeking authentic tone without sacrificing tonal range across sessions.
Tone & Voicing
Alnico 2 magnets paired with classic '60s voicing produce naturally warm, articulate response with balanced midrange presence that sits cleanly in dense mixes. The flipped neck magnet introduces an out-of-phase characteristic in the blended position, expanding your recording palette beyond traditional humbucker stacking without requiring coil-splitting electronics—ideal for capturing multiple tonal colors from a single instrument setup.
Specifications & Construction
Both pickups ship with 4-conductor shielded cables for flexible wiring options and noise rejection, critical for maintaining clean signal integrity through long studio cable runs. Standard short mounting legs ensure compatibility with most modern and vintage guitar cavities, while the nickel cover pairs authentic aesthetics with reliable shielding and traditional PAF appearance for consistent on-axis recording performance.
Key Features
- Neck output: 7.7k
- Bridge output: 8.7k
- Alnico 2 magnet construction
- 4-conductor shielded cables
- Standard short mounting legs
- Classic '60s voicing
- Nickel cover
- PAF-style humbucker design
- Flipped neck magnet for out-of-phase blending
- Complete pickup set (neck and bridge)
The Green Magic delivers balanced output and vintage character ideal for production work that demands authentic tone with modern flexibility across multiple session styles and blending techniques.
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At a Glance
The Green Magic delivers a warm, vintage-voiced humbucker tone rooted in classic PAF character and Alnico 2 magnets, with the unique advantage of a flipped neck magnet that opens up subtle out-of-phase blending in the middle position for expanded recording palette. Home studios and session players will appreciate the balanced output levels (7.7k neck, 8.7k bridge), articulate midrange, and 4-conductor shielded cables that make this set adaptable to different wiring schemes and mixing approaches. Pick this set to capture authentic, dimensionally rich tones across blues, rock, and jazz sessions without needing coil-split switching or extensive electronics work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flipped neck magnet actually do?
The flipped neck magnet creates subtle out-of-phase textures when both pickups blend together in the middle position, expanding your tonal palette beyond what traditional humbucker stacking offers. This happens passively—no coil-splitting or additional electronics required.
Is this set suitable for metal or high-gain music?
No, the Green Magic is voiced for blues, rock, jazz, and studio work, not metal or djent. Its warm, articulate character and balanced output are optimized for vintage and contemporary clean-to-crunch tones rather than extreme gain applications.
What's included and will it work with my guitar?
You get a complete neck and bridge pickup set with 4-conductor shielded cables, standard short mounting legs, and nickel covers. The short legs ensure compatibility with most modern and vintage guitar cavities.
How does this compare to the Seymour Duncan '59 or Gibson Custom Bucker?
All three deliver classic PAF voicing with warm, vintage character, but the Green Magic uniquely adds the flipped neck magnet for out-of-phase blending capability, giving you tonal flexibility the '59 and Custom Bucker don't provide in a passive pickup.
What skill level do I need to install these?
Installation suits intermediate to advanced players; the 4-conductor cables offer flexible wiring options but require solid soldering skills and understanding of pickup wiring diagrams. If you're unsure, a tech setup is recommended.
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