Seymour Duncan '78 MODEL SET ZEBRA

Name: '78 MODEL SET ZEBRA
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 366994
Price: 349.00 EUR
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EAN : 0800315048069

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Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan 78 Model Zebra Set
• The "hot-rodded" P.A.F grain : a humbucker inspired by the late seventies, designed to highlight natural and artificial harmonics.
• Alnico II Magnets : softer attack, singing mids, and generous sustain for expressive leads and punchy crunches.
• 4 conductors : ideal for modern wiring (split) and a wider palette of sounds both on stage and in the studio.
• Complete neck + bridge set : coherent balance between clarity at the neck and bite at the bridge, with a very vintage Zebra look.

'78 MODEL SET ZEBRA

349,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Humbucker Born from the "Custom" Era

In the late 1970s, Seymour Duncan established itself as a reference for guitarists seeking custom pickups. The idea behind the 78 Model came from a specific request: to rewind a P.A.F-type pickup making it more responsive to harmonics, with that extra character that makes a difference as soon as you push the amp. The result: a humbucker with vintage DNA, but calibrated for the demands of rock and hard rock.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The Seymour Duncan 78 Model set is aimed at musicians who want an expressive sound, capable of moving from fiery crunch to biting leads without losing playing dynamics. It excels in rock, hard rock, and all approaches where touch, bends, vibrato, and tapping need to remain rich in harmonics. In the neck position, you get singing solos and thick rhythms; at the bridge, the attack remains precise for sharp riffs and cutting flights.

A Versatile Passive Set, Ready for Split Wiring

Thanks to its passive design and dual coil winding, the 78 Model retains the warmth and thickness typical of a humbucker while delivering a lively response that highlights the nuances of your right hand. The 4 conductors open the door to split coil configurations for more airy tones when needed, without sacrificing body and sustain in humbucker mode. The Zebra color perfectly complements a vintage or custom-looking guitar.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	double
Category	electric microphone	Number of conductors	4
Instrument	guitar	Position	set
Applications	rock, Hard Rock	Color	White
Magnet	alnico II	Colours	Zebra

Neck resistance	7.85 kOhms	Neck	7.85 kOhms
Bridge resistance	8.82 kOhms	Bridge	8.82 kOhms

Questions frequently asked

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

Its Alnico II magnet and 7.85 kOhm neck and 8.82 kOhm bridge pickups target rock and hard rock tones. The set is designed to maintain dynamics on crunch sounds and harmonically rich leads.

Can the 78 Model humbuckers be coil-split?

The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting configurations. This makes it possible to achieve airier tones in addition to the full humbucking operation.

What is the tonal difference between the neck and bridge pickups?

At the neck position, the stated resistance is 7.85 kOhms, delivering singing solos and full rhythms. At the bridge, 8.82 kOhms provide a precise attack for riffs and leads. Both pickups feature a passive design with Alnico II magnets.