Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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Description
Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White set captures articulate, vintage-voiced single-coil character with refined clarity across all three positions. These pickups excel at recording detailed midrange and controlled brightness characteristic of classic '70s Stratocaster designs, making them ideal for sessions demanding authentic vintage tone without excessive noise or harshness that muddles a mix.
Tone & Characteristics
Built around Alnico 5 magnets with carefully voiced coil geometry, the Little '78 set produces balanced output across neck, middle, and bridge positions. The bridge pickup's 11.5k Ohm DC resistance and neck pickup's 4.81 kΩ resistance establish a natural tonal progression that responds cleanly to both single-note lines and full chords, with the middle pickup rounding out the classic Strat voicing for versatile layering and overdub work.
Wiring & Installation
4-conductor shielded wiring on all three pickups provides flexibility for coil-splitting or other modification options, while the passive design integrates seamlessly into standard Stratocaster electronics without requiring additional power or active circuitry. The 4-conductor cable construction ensures proper signal transmission and allows studio techs to experiment with various wiring configurations to optimize tracking results.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5 (bridge); A2 (neck)
- Bridge Pickup DC Resistance: 11.5k Ohm
- Neck Pickup DC Resistance: 4.81 kΩ
- 4-conductor shielded wiring on all three pickups
- 4-conductor cable design for flexible wiring options
- Passive configuration — no battery or active electronics required
- Bass EQ setting: 5.1
- Midrange EQ setting: 7.1
- Treble EQ setting: 4.5
- Complete three-pickup set configured for standard Stratocaster routing
- Vintage-voiced tone suited to blues, classic rock, and traditional styles
- White finish matches period-correct Stratocaster aesthetics
This complete set offers straightforward installation and authentic single-coil voicing for recording and production workflows demanding vintage-inspired tone with the clarity needed to sit well in contemporary mixes.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat White set captures detailed midrange and controlled single-coil brightness that sits naturally in a mix without muddiness or excessive noise. Balanced output across neck, middle, and bridge positions responds cleanly to overdubs and layered arrangements, while 4-conductor shielded wiring opens the door to coil-splitting and other studio modifications. A complete, passive plug-and-play set for home-studio owners and producers tracking blues, classic rock, and traditional styles with authentic vintage Strat tone.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Folk
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles are these pickups designed for?
The Little '78 set excels in blues, classic rock, country, and folk. They're voiced for articulate single-note lines and full chords with refined clarity, making them ideal for traditional and vintage-inspired styles—not recommended for metal or djent.
Can I modify these pickups for coil-splitting or other wiring options?
Yes. All three pickups feature 4-conductor shielded wiring that provides flexibility for coil-splitting and other modifications, allowing experienced technicians to experiment with various configurations while maintaining the passive design.
What's the difference between the neck and bridge pickup?
The bridge pickup uses Alnico 5 magnets with 11.5k Ohm resistance for articulate high-end response, while the neck pickup uses A2 magnets with 4.81 kΩ resistance for warmer, fuller tone. This establishes a natural tonal progression across all three positions.
Do these pickups require a battery or active electronics?
No. The Little '78 set is fully passive and integrates seamlessly into standard Stratocaster electronics without any additional power or active circuitry needed.
Will these pickups fit my Stratocaster?
Yes. This is a complete three-pickup set configured for standard Stratocaster routing and wiring, dropping straight into any stock Strat body without modification.
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