Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Little '78 Bridge Humbucker Strat Pickup - Black

Single-coil-sized Humbucking Bridge Pickup for Strat-style Guitars - Black

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Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Little '78 Bridge Humbucker Strat Pickup - Black

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While this isn't an item we normally stock, we can still get it due to our great relationship with Seymour Duncan Custom Shop. Go ahead and place your order and we'll follow up shortly to let you know when to expect it. Estimated June 2026.

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Q: What kind of sound does the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Little '78 Bridge Humbucker produce?

This pickup delivers a classic, hot-rodded humbucker tone inspired by the late '70s. With its Alnico II magnet and 11.5K DC resistance, it offers a balanced output with rich harmonics, warm mids, and a singing sustain. It's perfect for achieving those iconic rock leads and powerful rhythm tones, all while fitting into a standard Strat single-coil slot.

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Q: Who is the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Little '78 Bridge Humbucker for?

This pickup is ideal for guitarists who want to transform their Stratocaster's bridge position into a powerhouse without modifying the guitar's body. It's perfect for players seeking a vintage-inspired, high-output humbucker tone for rock, hard rock, and blues, offering a fatter sound and hum-canceling performance in a single-coil footprint.

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Q: What are the wiring options for the Little '78 Bridge Humbucker?

The Little '78 Bridge Humbucker features 4-conductor wiring plus a shield, offering versatile tonal options. This allows for standard series humbucker wiring, parallel wiring for a brighter, lower-output sound, or coil-splitting for a true single-coil tone. These options provide a wide range of sounds, making it adaptable to various musical styles.

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Q: How does the Alnico II magnet affect the tone of this pickup?

The Alnico II magnet in the Little '78 Bridge Humbucker contributes to its warm, sweet, and articulate tone. It provides a softer magnetic pull compared to other Alnico types, resulting in a more vintage-voiced output with excellent sustain and a smoother high end. This magnet choice helps achieve a classic rock sound with a pleasing dynamic response.

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Q: Can I install this pickup myself, or should I seek professional help?

While experienced DIY enthusiasts can install the Little '78, it requires soldering and understanding wiring diagrams, especially if you plan to use its 4-conductor options. If you're new to guitar electronics, a professional installation ensures optimal performance and avoids potential damage. Sweetwater's Sales Engineers can also offer advice if you have questions during the process.

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'70s Hard Rock Tone for Your Strat

With the Little '78, the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop lets you add the hard-rocking, late-'70s humbucker sound to your Strat's tonal arsenal. The Little '78 fits perfectly into existing single-coil Stratocaster pickguards with no need for modification. Its Alnico II magnet delivers punch and a smooth high end. The resulting sound is the same humbucker tone that has made the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '78 Trembucker such a popular bridge pickup at Sweetwater. The Little '78 is hard rock tone at its finest.

Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Little '78 Features:

Humbucker pickups in a Strat single-coil size
Same tone as the Custom Shop '78 Trembucker
Color: Black
Bridge position
9k DC Resistance

The Little '78 puts the glory days of rock in your Stratocaster.

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Tech Specs

Type: Humbucker
Position: Bridge
Active/Passive: Passive
Magnet Material: Alnico II
Number of Conductors: 4 wire plus shield
DC Resistance: 11.5K
Connectivity: Soldered
Number of Strings: 6
Covering: Covered
Color: Black
Format: Strat-sized
Manufacturer Part Number: 11828-203 Lil78B

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