Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special, neck Zbr 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
- 11104-09-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special Neck ZBR Pickup
The Saturday Night Special neck pickup delivers a balanced, articulate voice with natural clarity and responsive dynamics that cut through on stage without muddiness. Built with a Zebra magnet configuration, this pickup bridges vintage warmth and modern definition, making it a reliable choice for gigging musicians seeking vintage character without sacrificing presence and definition. The short mounting legs and maple spacer ensure stable installation and consistent performance across a wide range of guitar types, keeping you solid night after night.
Tone & Electronics
The Alnico 4 magnet paired with a 9.75 kΩ DC resistance and 3.444H inductance produces a warm yet defined neck tone with smooth low-mids and articulate treble response. The 42 AWG wire contributes to the pickup's balanced frequency response, delivering excellent note clarity without excessive harshness—ideal for both clean tones and overdriven leads in live settings.
Design & Build
This neck model features 4-conductor wiring for flexible coil-splitting options and phase-reversal capabilities, enabling tonal versatility and sound-shaping options beyond standard neck-position operation. Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California, the pickup is built to Seymour Duncan's rigorous quality standards and integrates seamlessly with most neck positions thanks to its short mounting legs and maple spacer construction. Road-tested reliability for working musicians.
Key Features
- Magnet: Alnico 4
- DC Resistance: 9.75 kΩ
- Wire Gauge: 42 AWG
- Inductance: 3.444H
- Wiring: 4-conductor
- Spacer: Maple
- Mounting: Short mounting legs
- Pickup Position: Neck
- Configuration: Zebra (ZBR)
- Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California
The Saturday Night Special neck pickup combines Seymour Duncan's reputation for tonal excellence with versatile wiring and robust construction, delivering the balanced response and articulation that working players expect from a quality aftermarket neck pickup.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special neck pickup delivers warm, articulate tone with smooth low-mids and crisp treble that cuts through a mix without harshness—ideal for blues, jazz, and rock players who want vintage character with modern definition. Its Alnico 4 magnet and 4-conductor wiring give you coil-splitting and phase-reversal options, adding tonal flexibility beyond a standard neck pickup. Short mounting legs and maple spacer ensure reliable, stable installation across most guitar types, making it a dependable choice for gigging musicians and home studio work alike.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Home Recording
Not the best pick for
- – Thrash Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in this purchase?
You receive the Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special neck pickup with 4-conductor wiring, short mounting legs, and maple spacer. Installation hardware and detailed wiring diagrams are included; you'll need a soldering iron and basic pickup-swapping skills to install it.
Will this pickup work in my guitar?
The short mounting legs and maple spacer design fit most standard neck positions. Measure your current neck pickup's mounting distance to confirm compatibility; if your guitar has a recessed neck pocket, you may need to verify clearance before ordering.
What tone should I expect compared to a bridge pickup?
The Saturday Night Special neck model delivers warm, smooth low-mids with articulate treble and balanced clarity—designed specifically for neck-position response. It works well alongside bridge pickups in comparable lines like the Seymour Duncan '59 or DiMarzio Air Norton for a cohesive, vintage-forward sound.
Can I split or reverse the coil with this pickup?
Yes, the 4-conductor wiring enables both coil-splitting and phase-reversal capabilities with the right switching setup, giving you additional tonal flexibility beyond standard neck-pickup operation.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain genres?
This pickup is voiced for blues, jazz, rock, and studio sessions with warm, defined tone. It is not optimized for thrash metal or djent; those genres typically benefit from higher-output, more aggressive pickups.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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