Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck Parchment Pickup

Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck Parchment Pickup

This Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons' Red Devil Neck pickup delivers the signature tone that defined ZZ Top's legendary sound—thick, aggressive, and unmistakably potent in a surprisingly compact single-coil format. Hand-built in the Santa Barbara factory, this parchment-colored pickup bridges the gap between classic single-coil articulation and full humbucker punch, giving you vintage blues-rock aggression without sacrificing definition on stage or in the studio.

Tone & Electronics

The hum-cancelling humbucker tone in single-coil size gives you the thick, harmonically rich character of a full humbucker while maintaining the tighter, more responsive feel of a traditional single-coil design. Powered by an Alnico 5 magnet, the pickup produces warm, singing sustain with natural compression and responsive dynamics—solid for bluesy bends, driven rhythm work, and cutting through a live mix without getting lost or breeding unwanted hum.

Construction & Specifications

Built using vacuum wax potting for superior clarity and reduced microphonic noise, this pickup features a 4-conductor shielded cable that provides flexibility for coil-splitting and phase options. The 11.7 ohm DCR (resistance) sits in the sweet spot between brightness and warmth, delivering balanced output that works well with both stock and modified amplifiers, ensuring reliable performance across different rigs and venues.

Key Features

• Hum-cancelling humbucker tone in single-coil size
• Alnico 5 magnet for warm, singing sustain
• 11.7 ohm DCR (resistance)
• 4-conductor shielded cable
• Vacuum wax potted for clarity and reduced noise
• Parchment color finish
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA factory
• Designed by and inspired by Billy Gibbons' legendary tone

A professional-grade, road-tested pickup built for players and touring musicians who demand both vintage character and modern reliability.