Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Cream Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Cream Pickup Set

The Little '78 Strat Cream set delivers authentic single-coil character in a compact, hum-canceling format that fits standard Stratocaster cavities without modification. These pickups balance vintage warmth with the noise rejection of a humbucker-sized coil, making them ideal for players seeking classic Strat tone without ground hum in electrically noisy environments. The cream-colored bobbins and covers evoke the aesthetic of early Fender designs while the Alnico II magnets provide that sought-after vintage response.

Tone & Output Characteristics

The 27.2 mV bridge and 20.2 mV neck outputs sit comfortably in vintage territory, delivering warm, articulate tones without excessive gain. EQ shaping favors the midrange and bass — with bridge and neck bass rolls at -5.4 and -5.1 respectively — creating a full-bodied, woody response that cuts through without harshness. The treble attenuation (-4.2 bridge, -4.5 neck) smooths the high end while retaining definition, characteristic of well-aged single-coil designs.

Electrical Specifications & Installation

Both pickups employ 4-conductor wiring for flexible coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring options, enabling tonal customization beyond standard three-way switching. DC resistance values of 5.75 kΩ (bridge) and 4.81 kΩ (neck) confirm true vintage impedance characteristics, ensuring proper interaction with your guitar's electronics and amp. As passive devices, these pickups require no batteries or active circuitry.

Key Features

• Magnet Type: Alnico II
• Configuration: Single Coil Size Humbucker
• Output Category: Vintage
• Bridge Output: 27.2 mV
• Neck Output: 20.2 mV
• Bridge DC Resistance: 5.75 kΩ
• Neck DC Resistance: 4.81 kΩ
• Wiring: 4-conductor for series/parallel and split options
• Technology: Passive (no batteries required)
• Bridge EQ — Bass: -5.4, Mid: -7.4, Treble: -4.2
• Neck EQ — Bass: -5.1, Mid: -7.1, Treble: -4.5
• Finish: Cream bobbins and covers

On stage, the Little '78 Strat Cream set captures the essence of '70s Fender tone while solving the single-coil noise problem, making it a direct, no-compromise upgrade for classic Strat players and working musicians who demand reliable, quiet performance in any venue.