Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Middle White Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- SKU
- 11205-41-W
Description
Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Middle White Pickup
This middle-position single-coil-sized humbucker delivers the thick, aggressive tone that defined Billy Gibbons' signature sound on the legendary Red Devil Stratocaster. The white finish complements vintage offset body aesthetics while the compact footprint integrates seamlessly into standard Stratocaster routs without modification. Drop it in and you get that raw, blues-rock crunch with articulate midrange clarity—the pickup bridges the gap between traditional single-coil snap and humbucker warmth, cutting through live amp saturation or standing firm in cleaner settings.
Tone & Magnetic Character
Built around an Alnico 5 magnet, this pickup generates a strong, responsive output with natural sag and sustain that responds dynamically to pick attack and string vibration. The Alnico 5 composition yields a balanced frequency response—present mids, controlled highs, and substantial low-end body—essential for stage reliability and tonal punch whether you're running high-gain rigs or pushing a cleaner tone into drive.
Construction & Wiring
Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and ensure stable, articulate response under high-gain conditions. The 4-conductor lead wire permits series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, offering tonal flexibility for custom electronics configurations and on-the-fly tone-shaping without breaking the bank on rewiring.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 magnet for responsive, dynamic tone
- Single-coil-sized humbucker design fits standard Stratocaster middle position
- White finish
- 4-conductor lead wire for wiring versatility
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Designed for high-gain and blues-rock applications
- Drop-in compatibility with Stratocaster rout specifications
This Red Devil middle pickup delivers high-output, aggressive middle-position tone built for gigging and studio work, maintaining the clarity and articulation that defines Seymour Duncan's reputation for dependable, stage-ready pickups.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Middle White Pickup is a single-coil-sized humbucker built around an Alnico 5 magnet that delivers thick, aggressive blues-rock tone with articulate midrange clarity—the signature sound of Gibbons' legendary Red Devil Stratocaster. It drops into any standard Stratocaster middle position without routing, making it an instant upgrade for players chasing raw crunch with sustain and natural sag that responds dynamically to pick attack. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting and 4-conductor wiring, it handles high-gain saturation and cleaner tones alike, giving you tonal flexibility whether you're stacking dirt pedals or letting your amp breathe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this pickup fit my Stratocaster without routing?
Yes, the Red Devil middle pickup is single-coil-sized and designed for drop-in compatibility with standard Stratocaster middle-position routs. No modification or routing is required.
What makes the Alnico 5 magnet right for my tone?
The Alnico 5 magnet generates responsive, dynamic output with natural sag and sustain that reacts directly to your pick attack. It delivers a balanced frequency response with present mids, controlled highs, and substantial low-end body, making it versatile for both high-gain and cleaner applications.
Can I use this pickup with custom wiring options?
Yes, the 4-conductor lead wire supports series, parallel, and split-coil wiring configurations, giving you flexibility to shape tone through your electronics setup.
What does vacuum wax potting do?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and stabilizes the pickup's response under high-gain conditions, ensuring articulate, clear tone even with heavy amplifier saturation.
Where is this pickup made?
The Red Devil middle pickup is handcrafted in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan.
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