Seymour Duncan Sat Night Spcl Neck Raw Nickel Bdr TShll Pickup

Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special Neck Pickup – Raw Nickel, Tortoise Shell

The Saturday Night Special Neck is a medium-output humbucker engineered to deliver clarity and definition in the neck position without the boxiness that plagues many traditional neck pickups. Its Alnico IV magnets and carefully balanced construction produce a pickup that remains articulate and responsive even when playing thick, sustained notes—ideal for rhythm work, lead passages, and dynamic chord playing on stage or in the studio.

Tone & Magnetic Character

Voiced to cut through with less "wooly" character than standard neck humbuckers, this pickup achieves its clarity through Alnico IV magnets and precision winding with 42 AWG plain enamel wire. The 7.90 kΩ DC resistance positions it in the medium-output range, giving you enough punch for aggressive playing while preserving the harmonic complexity needed for clean and crunch tones. On a live rig, it maintains definition and presence without getting lost in the mix.

Construction & Specifications

Built in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features a nickel cover finish with the distinctive Raw Nickel and tortoise shell cosmetic treatment. The four-conductor wiring allows for series, split, and parallel switching options, while the maple spacer and short mounting legs ensure stable installation and precise pole piece alignment in your instrument's neck cavity. Road-tested reliability you can count on in any venue.

Key Features

• Alnico IV magnets for clear, defined tone
• 7.90 kΩ DC resistance – medium output
• 7.27k inductance with 3.444H split north and 3.643k split south specifications
• 42 AWG plain enamel wire construction
• Four-conductor wiring for series/split/parallel switching
• Nickel cover with Raw Nickel and tortoise shell finish
• Maple spacer for structural stability
• Short mounting legs for precise installation
• Voiced to eliminate "wooly" neck pickup characteristics
• Made in Santa Barbara, California

This pickup excels in rigs where neck-position clarity matters as much as punch, making it the choice for players who demand definition in the lower register whether they're playing a packed club or a studio session.