Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special, set 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
- 11104-11-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special Zebra Pickup Set
The Saturday Night Special delivers articulate, punchy single-coil tones with surprising clarity and definition across all registers. This Zebra configuration pairs a warm, responsive neck pickup with a focused, cutting bridge pickup that cuts through the mix without sacrificing musicality. Built for gigging musicians and collectors who demand classic character with modern reliability, this set responds to subtle playing dynamics while maintaining composure under gain—essential traits for stage performance and studio tracking alike.
Tone & Performance
Built with Alnico 4 magnets and precision-wound on the same Leesona machines used for original P.A.F.s, these pickups produce balanced output with exceptional clarity and moderate gain. The bridge pickup's 9.75k DC resistance and neck pickup's 7.90k resistance create a natural dynamic curve that preserves note separation and articulation across pickup positions, keeping your voice clear whether you're playing clean tones or pushing hard through overdrive.
Design & Construction
The four-conductor wiring enables flexible coil-tapping and series/parallel configurations for expanded tonal possibilities on stage or in the studio. A maple spacer, short mounting legs, and distinctive Zebra uncovered bobbins combine functional design with visual character that complements vintage and modern instruments alike, and the robust construction ensures reliability through years of regular gigging.
Key Features
- Alnico 4 magnet construction
- Bridge pickup: 9.75k DC resistance
- Neck pickup: 7.90k DC resistance
- Four-conductor wiring for coil-tap and series/parallel options
- Zebra uncovered bobbins
- Maple spacer for tonal clarity
- Short mounting legs for precise positioning
- Hand-wound on vintage Leesona pickup-winding machine
- Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California
- 1-Year warranty (if unaltered)
This set delivers authentic single-coil character with the reliability and consistency that professional players depend on from Seymour Duncan engineering—a proven choice for working musicians and serious collectors.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special is an articulate, punchy single-coil pickup set that pairs a warm neck pickup with a cutting bridge for clarity and definition across blues, rock, indie, and country styles. Hand-wound on vintage Leesona machines with Alnico 4 magnets, these Zebra-configured pickups respond to subtle dynamics while staying composed under moderate gain—ideal for gigging musicians who want classic tone with modern reliability. Four-conductor wiring unlocks coil-tap and series/parallel options, giving you expanded sonic flexibility without sacrificing the balanced character that cuts through a live mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Country
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
The Saturday Night Special excels in blues, rock, indie, and country—any style that values articulate single-coil character and clarity. They're voiced for moderate gain and respond well to dynamic playing, making them less ideal for metal or djent where higher output and aggressive midrange are typical requirements.
What does the four-conductor wiring allow me to do?
Four-conductor wiring enables coil-tapping and series/parallel switching, giving you expanded tonal possibilities beyond the standard single-coil voice. This flexibility lets you voice the pickups differently depending on your playing context without changing hardware.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ tonally?
The neck pickup (7.90k DC resistance) is warm and responsive, while the bridge pickup (9.75k DC resistance) is focused and cutting. Together they create a balanced dynamic curve that preserves note separation and articulation across all pickup positions.
What's included in this set, and is it compatible with standard Fender-style guitars?
The set includes both neck and bridge pickups with a maple spacer and short mounting legs for precise positioning. Standard Fender-style single-coil cavities will accommodate these pickups; verify your guitar's routing before ordering if you have an unusual configuration.
How are these pickups constructed, and where are they made?
Hand-wound on vintage Leesona machines (the same machines used for original P.A.F.s) and built with Alnico 4 magnets, these pickups are manufactured in Santa Barbara, California. The construction emphasizes consistency and reliability with vintage character.
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. On this item that is roughly $17 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. 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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