Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Bridge Prch 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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- SKU
- 11205-24-Prch
Description
Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Bridge Pickup
The Little '78 Bridge captures the articulate, punchy character of vintage Strat bridge tones with refined modern clarity. This passive pickup cuts through dense mixes with precision definition, excelling in classic rock, country, and blues-rock productions while maintaining the contemporary responsiveness essential to modern studio tracking and layering.
Tone & Recording Character
A 27.2 bridge output paired with 5.75k DCR delivers balanced aggression—sufficient punch for overdrive and distortion stacking without sacrificing articulation or note separation in tight arrangements. The EQ profile (Bass 5.4, Mid 7.4, Treble 4.2) centers on the crucial midrange while maintaining controlled low-end and focused highs, yielding clarity on both clean rhythm takes and driven lead overdubs.
Wiring & Studio Integration
4-conductor shielded wiring enables series, parallel, and split configurations, streamlining session flexibility and accommodation of virtually any pickup selector and switching topology. Solid construction ensures unwavering performance and tonal consistency across multiple recording passes and extended studio sessions.
Key Features
- Bridge position output: 27.2
- Bridge DCR: 5.75k ohms
- 4-conductor shielded wiring
- A2 magnet
- Passive design
- EQ Bass: 5.4
- EQ Mid: 7.4
- EQ Treble: 4.2
- Vintage-voiced bridge pickup for Strat
- Compatible with standard Stratocaster bridge routing
The Little '78 Bridge delivers the sonic intersection of vintage authenticity and recording clarity that defines professional-grade Strat bridge performance.
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At a Glance
The Little '78 Bridge excels at capturing articulate, punchy vintage Strat character with refined midrange emphasis (Bass 5.4, Mid 7.4, Treble 4.2) that translates beautifully to tape and digital recording. The 27.2 bridge output and balanced EQ profile work across clean tones, overdriven textures, and full distortion without losing definition or note separation. Choose it for sessions spanning classic rock, country, and blues where you need that iconic Strat voice with contemporary clarity and mix-friendly presence.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickup positions does this work in?
This is a bridge-position pickup designed specifically for Stratocasters with standard bridge routing. It is not intended for neck or middle positions.
What genres and styles suit this pickup best?
The Little '78 excels in classic rock, country, blues, and blues-rock applications. It is not designed for metal or djent—those styles typically benefit from higher-output, darker-voiced pickups.
What does the 4-conductor wiring allow me to do?
4-conductor shielded wiring enables series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, giving you full flexibility to adapt the pickup to different switching schemes and pickup selector options.
How does this compare to other vintage-style Strat bridges?
The Little '78 sits between the Fender Custom Shop '69 and higher-output alternatives like the SSL-1, offering balanced aggression with strong midrange emphasis (7.4 EQ mid) for clarity and definition without excessive low-end bloom.
Will this pickup work for both clean and distorted tones?
Yes. The 27.2 bridge output and controlled EQ profile (Bass 5.4, Treble 4.2) provide enough punch for overdrive and distortion while maintaining articulation and note separation across the frequency range.
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