Seymour Duncan78' Model Humbucker Pickup Gold Cover Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for the neck position, the Seymour Duncan ’78 Model combines an Alnico 2 magnet with a hot wind based on the company’s original P.A.F. rewind. Its sound direction centers on warm crunch for hard-rock rhythm work, then moves into biting lead lines, articulate picked harmonics, and overtone-rich tapping. The gold-covered version gives players that same ’78 Model voice in a neck-specific format.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hard-rock rhythm parts that call for a warm, crunchy response.
- Lead passages built around picked harmonics, tapping, and overtone detail.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose this neck-position version when selecting between the listed ’78 Model pickup positions.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What magnet does the ’78 Model neck pickup use?
It uses an Alnico 2 magnet.
02What sound is it voiced for?
It is described with warm crunch, biting leads, articulate picked harmonics, and overtone-rich tapped runs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
