Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Zebra 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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- 11104-17-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Green Magic Humbucker Zebra Pickup Set
The Green Magic delivers a balanced, articulate voice that bridges classic warmth with modern clarity. This zebra-coil matched pair excels in mid-gain and high-gain recording contexts, offering responsive dynamics without sacrificing note definition across the frequency spectrum for clean capture and layered production.
Tone & Output Character
The neck pickup's 7.73k output provides a smooth, singing quality ideal for lead tracking and sustained tones that sit naturally in a mix, while the bridge's 8.75k output maintains aggression and presence without excessive muddiness during rhythm sessions. This modest output spread preserves clarity in both positions and responds predictably to amp saturation, overdrive pedals, and studio processing chains.
Wiring & Construction
4-conductor shielded cable wiring enables series, parallel, and split-coil configurations for expanded tonal flexibility across different recording scenarios and mix requirements. Hand-built in California using Alnico II magnets, these pickups exhibit the vintage-leaning magnet characteristics that favor sustain and harmonic complexity—essential for tracking parts that cut through dense arrangements and respond well to compression and EQ.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: Alnico II
- Neck Pickup Output: 7.73k
- Bridge Pickup Output: 8.75k
- Wiring: 4-conductor shielded cable
- Coil Configuration: Zebra (mixed black and nickel-silver coils)
- Matched Pair: Neck and bridge set included
- Hand Built in California
- Humbucker Format: Standard dual-coil design
The Green Magic set combines Seymour Duncan's manufacturing precision with tonal versatility suited for tracking hard rock, blues-rock, and modern metal across sessions that demand both definition and punch.
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At a Glance
The Green Magic set offers intermediate to pro engineers a balanced, articulate palette for recording hard rock, blues, and metal—the modest output spread and Alnico II character respond beautifully to saturation and overdrive without losing definition in dense mixes. Hand-built 4-conductor design lets you dial in series, parallel, or split configurations during session work, making these pickups versatile for layering guitars and exploring tonal shades within a single tracking day. Vintage-leaning sustain and harmonic complexity cut through without muddiness, ideal for both riff-heavy and lead-driven productions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the neck and bridge pickup in this set?
The neck pickup is rated at 7.73k output and delivers a smooth, singing quality suited for leads and sustained tones. The bridge is 8.75k and maintains aggression and presence without excessive muddiness, so both work together to preserve clarity across positions.
Can I use these pickups in different wiring configurations?
Yes—the 4-conductor shielded cable wiring supports series, parallel, and split-coil modes, giving you tonal flexibility to switch configurations depending on your rig or song.
Are these pickups good for metal and hard rock?
The Green Magic excels in mid-gain and high-gain contexts and is specifically designed for hard rock, blues-rock, and modern metal. They respond well to tube amp saturation and overdrive pedals while maintaining note definition.
What magnet type do these use, and how does it affect tone?
These pickups use Alnico II magnets, which are hand-built in California and exhibit vintage-leaning characteristics that favor sustain and harmonic complexity—balancing classic warmth with modern clarity.
Will these pickups work with jazz or folk music?
The Green Magic is tailored for hard rock, blues, and metal; they are not optimized for jazz or folk applications and would not be the best choice for those genres.
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