Seymour Duncan '78 MODEL SET NOIR

Name: '78 MODEL SET NOIR
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 366992
Price: 329.00 EUR
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EAN : 0800315048052

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Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan '78 Model Set Noir Pickup Set
• Late 70s P.A.F Spirit revisited for more prominent natural and artificial harmonics
• Alnico II Magnets for a musical, warm, and expressive tone, ideal for rock and hard rock
• Complete Set designed for neck/bridge balance: punchy crunch, biting leads, and tapping that "speaks"
• 4 Conductors for advanced wiring options, including coil split, without losing the humbucker DNA

'78 MODEL SET NOIR

329,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

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A Humbucker Born from the Late 70s Custom Culture

In the late 1970s, Seymour Duncan established himself as a reference for guitarists seeking custom pickups. The idea behind the "'78" model comes from a P.A.F pickup sent for rewinding in 1978, with a clear request: more harmonic response, greater sensitivity, and that extra character that transforms a good pickup into a sonic signature.

For Which Guitarist and What Sound?

The Seymour Duncan '78 Model Set Noir is aimed at guitarists who want a humbucker pickup set capable of covering a wide spectrum, from rock to hard rock, while remaining organic under the fingers. Expect fiery crunches, incisive leads, and excellent definition for fast passages, without excessive compression.

Alnico II, Dual Coil, and 4 Conductors: Dynamics, Split, and Harmonics

Thanks to its Alnico II magnets and a dual coil winding inspired by period specifications, this set delivers a smooth attack, a rich midrange thickness, and singing highs, perfect for harmonics and tapping playing. The 4-conductor construction opens the door to modern wiring options (including coil split) to explore clearer textures while maintaining a passive base, true to the "vintage hot" feel.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive
Category	electric microphone
Instrument	guitar
Applications	rock, Hard Rock
Magnet	alnico II

Winding	double
Number of conductors	4
Position	set
Color	Black

Construction	4 conductors (wiring with coil split)
Neck Resistance	7.85 kohms
Bridge Resistance	8.82 kohms

Questions frequently asked

Is the Seymour Duncan 78 Model Set Black suitable for rock and hard rock?

Designed for rock and hard rock, this set delivers fiery crunches and cutting leads. The Alnico II magnets provide a smooth attack and singing highs.

Can the humbuckers of the 78 Model Set be coil-split?

The 4-conductor wiring allows coil-splitting configurations. Cleaner tones can thus be achieved from this passive set.

What is the resistance of the neck and bridge pickups?

The neck pickup resistance is 7.85 kΩ, while the bridge pickup reaches 8.82 kΩ.

What tonal characteristics does the Alnico II magnet bring to this set?

The Alnico II magnet provides a smooth attack, pronounced midrange thickness, and singing highs. This setup supports harmonic response as well as tapping techniques. The dual coil winding is inspired by late 1970s specifications.