Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio Gold Cover Pickup Set
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Description
Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio Gold Cover Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio Gold Cover Pickup Set delivers a hybrid single-coil and humbucker configuration built for players who demand articulation and punch across the entire tonal spectrum. Designed by touring guitarist Lari Basilio in collaboration with Seymour Duncan, this set pairs classic Tele clarity with modern punch, giving you the sonic range to cut through a live mix without losing definition in any position.
Pickup Configuration & Magnet Composition
This set features a Tele-style single coil neck pickup, a unique Strat-style voiced middle pickup in a Tele-style rhythm-sized footprint, and a punchy humbucker in the bridge position. The neck pickup uses Alnico 5 magnets under the low strings and Alnico 4 magnets under the high strings, while the middle pickup employs Alnico 5 under the lows and Alnico 2 under the highs, creating articulate treble response and balanced low-end fundamentals across all three positions.
Tone & Output Characteristics
Moderate output means these pickups respond to your pick attack and dynamics without pushing an amp into unwanted saturation, giving you natural compression and breakup at stage-ready volumes. The staggered magnet architecture across the three pickups maintains consistent string-to-string balance while keeping single-note runs clear and chord attacks defined—essential for live reliability and clarity in any venue size.
Key Features
- Tele-style single coil neck pickup
- Strat-style voiced middle pickup in Tele-style rhythm footprint
- Humbucker bridge pickup
- Alnico 5 magnets under low strings (neck and middle)
- Alnico 4 magnets under high strings (neck pickup)
- Alnico 2 magnets under high strings (middle pickup)
- Moderate output level
- Gold cover finish
Built on Lari Basilio's gigging experience and Seymour Duncan's pickup expertise, this three-pickup system delivers the versatility touring musicians need—traditional Tele character with the modern punch and reliability that live performance demands.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio Gold Cover Pickup Set is a signature three-pickup configuration—Tele-style neck, Strat-voiced middle, and humbucker bridge—designed by touring artist Lari Basilio to deliver articulate single-note clarity and punchy low-end without losing dynamic responsiveness. Staggered Alnico magnets (5, 4, and 2) balance string-to-string tone across all positions, making this set equally at home in classic Tele setups or modern extended-range guitars. Moderate output keeps the pickups responsive to your playing dynamics and breaks up naturally at stage volumes, ideal for gigging musicians who need definition in every register without trading versatility for character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar styles can these pickups fit into?
This set is designed for instruments with traditional Tele pickup spacing in the neck and middle positions plus a humbucker bridge route. The architecture excels in both classic single-cutaway Tele designs and modern extended-range guitars seeking hybrid three-pickup versatility.
What makes the staggered magnet design important?
The staggered Alnico 5, 4, and 2 magnets under different string gauges ensure consistent output and articulate treble response across all strings and positions. This architecture delivers string-to-string balance and prevents unwanted brightness or mud across the frequency spectrum.
Are these pickups high-output or do they clean up easily?
These pickups feature moderate output level, meaning they respond naturally to your playing dynamics and break up cleanly at reasonable amplifier volumes. This responsiveness allows you to shape tone through touch and gain staging rather than relying on hot output alone.
Who designed this pickup set and why?
These pickups were designed by Seymour Duncan in collaboration with touring artist Lari Basilio, combining her stage experience with Seymour Duncan's engineering to create a versatile system that balances clarity, punch, and modern sonic range.
What is the gold cover finish?
The gold covers are a cosmetic finish on the humbucker and middle pickup that provide a distinctive aesthetic while protecting the coils. The finish does not affect tone or performance.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $31 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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