Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Bridge Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Bridge Black Pickup

This single-coil-sized humbucker delivers the thick, bluesy aggression that powered ZZ Top's stage sound for decades. Hand-built in the Seymour Duncan Santa Barbara factory, the Red Devil Bridge offers medium output with enough punch to cut through a live mix while keeping the clarity and snap of classic single-coil character. Built for players and touring rigs that demand vintage-voiced power without sacrificing definition under stage lights and in loud venues.

Tone & Magnetic Design

The Alnico 5 magnet paired with vacuum wax potting ensures a squeal-free, stable performance across all playing dynamics—from articulate picking to aggressive bends in a band setting. This configuration produces a balanced, high-midrange-focused voice that sits perfectly in a mix without brittleness or mud, holding its own in any room.

Construction & Compatibility

Built with a four-conductor shielded cable, this pickup supports coil splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal for expanded live tonal options. The single-coil-sized humbucker form factor fits standard single-coil routes without requiring body modification, making it a drop-in upgrade for existing guitars.

Key Features

• Single-coil-sized humbucker design
• Medium output level
• Alnico 5 magnet
• DC Resistance: 13.95 ohms
• Four-conductor shielded cable
• Vacuum wax potting for noise reduction
• Supports coil splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA factory
• Bridge position configuration
• Black cover finish

The Red Devil Bridge is a road-tested, no-compromise pickup for gigging players and collectors seeking authentic vintage humbucker tone in a compact single-coil package.