Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Bridge Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11205-42-B
Description
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.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Bridge is a single-coil-sized humbucker hand-built in Santa Barbara that delivers thick, bluesy aggression with vintage-voiced power and clarity. It fits standard single-coil routes without body modification, making it an easy drop-in upgrade for players chasing that legendary ZZ Top tone with medium output and Alnico 5 warmth. The four-conductor wiring opens up coil splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal for tonal versatility that cuts through a live mix without losing definition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my guitar without routing or modification?
Yes. The Red Devil Bridge uses a single-coil-sized humbucker form factor that fits standard single-coil routes with no body modification required, making it a direct drop-in replacement.
What tonal character should I expect?
Expect thick, bluesy aggression with a balanced, high-midrange-focused voice that maintains classic single-coil clarity and snap. The Alnico 5 magnet and vacuum wax potting deliver warmth and definition without brittleness or mud.
What switching options does this pickup support?
The four-conductor shielded cable supports coil splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal, giving you multiple tonal variations from a single pickup.
Is this pickup hand-made?
Yes, each Red Devil Bridge pickup is hand-built in the Seymour Duncan Santa Barbara, CA factory to ensure quality and consistency.
What is the output level?
The Red Devil Bridge delivers medium output with enough punch to cut through a mix while maintaining articulate character across all playing dynamics, from picking to aggressive bends.
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