Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Prch Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11205-25-Prch
Description
Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Parch Pickup Set
The Little '78 Strat Parch delivers the midrange punch and articulate response of '70s Strat tone in a compact single-coil-size humbucker format. These pickups bridge vintage character with modern construction, offering the tonal signature of that era without sacrificing the clarity and definition that today's playing demands. Built for rock, blues, and classic styles where authentic vintage voicing and controlled output matter on stage and in the studio.
Tone & Output Character
Built on Alnico II magnets and tuned to vintage output levels, these pickups produce a warm, slightly compressed response with naturally scooped midrange. The bridge pickup's 27.2 mV output and neck pickup's 20.2 mV output keep dynamics controlled and responsive, avoiding the harsh peaks that can plague overwound designs while maintaining articulate note definition across the frequency range.
Passive Design & Installation
Passive construction with 4-conductor wiring offers maximum flexibility for series, parallel, and split-coil configurations in your existing wiring scheme. The single-coil footprint allows drop-in installation into standard Strat pickguards without routing, making this a straightforward upgrade for instruments already in your collection or live rotation.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: Alnico II
- Output: Vintage (Bridge 27.2 mV / Neck 20.2 mV)
- Type: Single Coil Size Humbucker
- Bridge DC Resistance: 5.75 kΩ
- Neck DC Resistance: 4.81 kΩ
- Wiring: 4-conductor (series/parallel/split capable)
- EQ Bass: Bridge −5.4 dB / Neck −5.1 dB
- EQ Mid: Bridge −7.4 dB / Neck −7.1 dB
- EQ Treble: Bridge −4.2 dB / Neck −4.5 dB
- Configuration: Passive
- Standard Strat single-coil footprint
This set delivers authentic '70s Strat tone with modern versatility, making it a solid choice for gigging musicians and collectors seeking vintage warmth with the installation convenience of single-coil dimensions.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Little '78 Strat Parch is a single-coil-size humbucker set that delivers authentic '70s Strat midrange punch and articulate response without routing your pickguard. Built on Alnico II magnets with controlled vintage output levels, these pickups excel in blues, rock, and classic styles while maintaining the clarity modern playing demands. The 4-conductor passive design drops straight into standard Strat cavities and opens up series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options for maximum tonal flexibility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Funk
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these pickups fit my existing Strat without modification?
Yes. The Little '78 uses a standard single-coil footprint and drops directly into any Strat pickguard without routing or enlarging cavities, making this an accessible upgrade for original or vintage-spec instruments.
What genres and playing styles are these best suited for?
These pickups excel in blues, rock, classic rock, and funk. The warm midrange and controlled dynamics make them less ideal for metal, djent, or thrash metal styles that demand higher output and aggressive gain stacking.
What wiring flexibility do these pickups offer?
The 4-conductor passive design supports series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, giving you multiple tonal options within your existing wiring scheme without additional modifications.
How do the bridge and neck outputs compare, and what's the overall tone character?
Bridge output is 27.2 mV and neck is 20.2 mV — vintage-level output that stays responsive and controlled. The tone profile features warm midrange, articulate highs, naturally scooped character, and slight compression that keeps dynamics smooth across the frequency range.
How do these compare to other vintage Strat pickup options?
The Little '78 bridges vintage Alnico II character with modern construction and clarity, sitting tonally between the Fender Custom Shop '69 Strat Pickups and Seymour Duncan SSL-1 Vintage Staggered, while offering more compact humbucker-style construction than traditional single-coils.
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