Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Neck Cream Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11205-23-Crm
Description
Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Neck Cream Pickup
The Little '78 delivers articulate, vintage-correct single-coil character with a refined neck-position voice that sits perfectly in a mix without muddiness. This cream-colored pickup captures the clarity and snap of classic '70s Strat tone while maintaining tight low-end definition. It's engineered for recording sessions that demand authentic vintage response without compromise.
Tone & Output
A 20.2 mV output provides balanced signal strength ideal for neck-position tracking, ensuring smooth blending with bridge and middle pickups across all pickup combinations in your mix. The carefully voiced EQ curve—5.1 Hz bass, 7.1 Hz mid, and 4.5 Hz treble—carves out a naturally open midrange while maintaining the warmth associated with era-correct single-coil design, capturing definition on rhythm parts and lush tones on lead layers.
Construction & Specifications
Built around an A2 magnet for authentic vintage response and measuring 4.81 kΩ DC resistance, this pickup delivers the impedance characteristics that define classic Strat behavior in the recording chain. The 4-conductor cable provides full compatibility with modern wiring schemes and coil-splitting applications, while the passive design requires no external power and integrates seamlessly into any standard Strat harness for straightforward studio installation.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: A2
- Output: 20.2 mV
- DC Resistance: 4.81 kΩ
- EQ Bass: 5.1 Hz
- EQ Mid: 7.1 Hz
- EQ Treble: 4.5 Hz
- Single-coil design
- 4-conductor cable
- Passive design—no batteries required
- Neck position variant
- Cream finish
- Vintage-spec construction
The Little '78 combines measured output, refined EQ voicing, and authentic magnet selection to deliver the transparent, responsive neck-position tone that defines great vintage Strat recordings.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Little '78 neck pickup is a refined single-coil designed to capture transparent, vintage-correct tone that blends cleanly across pickup combinations in the mix. Its carefully voiced EQ curve—5.1 Hz bass, 7.1 Hz mid, and 4.5 Hz treble—carves out a naturally open midrange while maintaining warmth, making it versatile for blues, rock, funk, and jazz recordings where clarity and articulation matter. At 20.2 mV output and 4.81 kΔ DC resistance, it delivers the impedance and signal characteristics that define classic Strat behavior, working seamlessly with coil-splitting and modern session workflows.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Little '78 different from other vintage Strat neck pickups?
The Little '78 uses an A2 magnet and measured 20.2 mV output paired with a carefully voiced EQ curve (5.1 Hz bass, 7.1 Hz mid, 4.5 Hz treble) to deliver articulate, transparent tone that sits in a mix without muddiness. It's built for authentic '70s Strat response while maintaining tight low-end definition and a naturally open midrange, making it stand out among comparable models like the Fender Custom Shop '69, Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot, and Lollar Imperial.
Is this pickup suitable for beginners?
Yes—the Little '78 is designed for beginners through professional players. Its passive design requires no external power, the 4-conductor cable integrates into any standard Strat harness, and the vintage-correct voicing works across blues, rock, funk, and jazz without demanding specific playing techniques or gear.
What genres does this pickup work best for?
The Little '78 excels in blues, rock, funk, and jazz where articulate, vintage single-coil tone and transparent blending across pickup combinations are priorities. It is not designed for metal or djent styles, which typically require higher output and different tonal characteristics.
Will this pickup work with coil-splitting and modern wiring?
Yes—the 4-conductor cable provides full compatibility with modern wiring schemes and coil-splitting applications. The passive design integrates seamlessly into any standard Strat harness without requiring batteries or external power.
What is the output level, and how does it perform in a mix with other pickups?
At 20.2 mV output, the Little '78 is voiced as a balanced neck-position pickup that blends smoothly with bridge and middle pickups across all combinations. Its refined EQ curve maintains tight low-end definition and a naturally open midrange, ensuring it sits perfectly in a mix without muddiness.
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