Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Neck Parchment Pickup

Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Neck Parchment Pickup

The Little '78 Strat Neck delivers authentic vintage Stratocaster character with a warm, articulate voice that cuts through without harshness. This parchment-colored pickup slots seamlessly into existing single-coil Stratocaster pickguards, offering a direct path to classic neck-position tone without modification—ideal for gigging musicians who need reliable, stage-ready performance from day one.

Tone & Output

Built with an A2 magnet and engineered for vintage output, this pickup produces a balanced response with 20.2 output and 4.81 DCR that emphasizes midrange warmth and articulate highs. The EQ profile—5.1 bass, 7.1 mid, 4.5 treble—yields the character expected from a '70s-inspired neck pickup: full-bodied lows, pronounced midrange presence, and controlled treble for smooth lead work and rich chord voicings that stay defined on stage, even in a full band mix.

Installation & Compatibility

This is a passive pickup wired with 4-conductor cable, enabling flexible wiring configurations on compatible instruments. It fits existing single-coil Stratocaster pickguards with no modification required, making it a true drop-in replacement for touring and session players who need to swap or refresh neck-position tone without downtime or router work.

Key Features

• Vintage output category for authentic '70s-inspired tone
• A2 magnet for warm, balanced response
• 20.2 neck output rating
• 4.81 DCR (Direct Current Resistance)
• 4-conductor cable for wiring flexibility
• Passive design—no batteries or preamp required
• EQ curve: 5.1 bass, 7.1 mid, 4.5 treble
• Parchment finish
• Drop-in compatibility with standard Stratocaster pickguards—no routing needed
• Neck-position voice optimized for smooth leads and rich chords

The Little '78 combines period-correct tone with modern reliability and straightforward installation, making it a solid choice for players building or upgrading a vintage-voiced Stratocaster for the road or studio.