Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Bridge Prch Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11205-24-Prch
Description
Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Bridge Pickup
The Little '78 Bridge delivers the articulate, punchy character of vintage Strat bridge tones with a refined modern sensibility. This passive pickup cuts through a mix with clarity and definition, making it a reliable choice for players pursuing classic rock, country, and blues-rock tones on stage without sacrificing contemporary responsiveness and note clarity in a live mix.
Tone & Output
A 27.2 bridge output paired with 5.75k DCR provides balanced aggression—plenty of punch for overdrive and distortion without overwhelming note separation when you're pushing the amp hard. The EQ profile (Bass 5.4, Mid 7.4, Treble 4.2) emphasizes the crucial midrange while maintaining controlled low-end and focused highs, so your solos stay defined in a band context and clean tones remain transparent and articulate.
Construction & Wiring
4-conductor shielded wiring offers full flexibility for series, parallel, and split configurations, adapting to virtually any pickup selector and switching scheme. The solid construction ensures long-term reliability and consistent performance through regular gigging and studio sessions, with the durability you need on the road.
Key Features
- Bridge position output: 27.2
- Bridge DCR: 5.75k ohms
- 4-conductor shielded wiring
- A2 magnet
- Passive design
- EQ Bass: 5.4
- EQ Mid: 7.4
- EQ Treble: 4.2
- Vintage-voiced bridge pickup for Strat
- Compatible with standard Stratocaster bridge routing
The Little '78 Bridge is a direct path to that coveted intersection of vintage authenticity and modern tonal clarity—the dependable voicing that works night after night on any stage.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Bridge Pickup delivers vintage-voiced clarity with a modern punch—27.2 output and midrange-focused EQ that cuts through a mix without sacrificing note separation. Built for classic rock, country, and blues players who want articulate bridge tones that work equally well clean or driven, with 4-conductor wiring for full switching flexibility. Choose it for reliable, balanced aggression that sits naturally in any Strat and holds up night after night on stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickup positions does this work in?
This is a bridge-position pickup designed specifically for Stratocasters with standard bridge routing. It is not intended for neck or middle positions.
What genres and styles suit this pickup best?
The Little '78 excels in classic rock, country, blues, and blues-rock applications. It is not designed for metal or djent—those styles typically benefit from higher-output, darker-voiced pickups.
What does the 4-conductor wiring allow me to do?
4-conductor shielded wiring enables series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, giving you full flexibility to adapt the pickup to different switching schemes and pickup selector options.
How does this compare to other vintage-style Strat bridges?
The Little '78 sits between the Fender Custom Shop '69 and higher-output alternatives like the SSL-1, offering balanced aggression with strong midrange emphasis (7.4 EQ mid) for clarity and definition without excessive low-end bloom.
Will this pickup work for both clean and distorted tones?
Yes. The 27.2 bridge output and controlled EQ profile (Bass 5.4, Treble 4.2) provide enough punch for overdrive and distortion while maintaining articulation and note separation across the frequency range.
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