thatbandguy
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Hi, Y'all.
I've been a Duncan guy since these two pickups changed my life back in the 80's. I just pulled these from my 1975 SG Standard, where they have lived since new. I know the Seymourizer II was installed in the mid-80's, and the DDJ was installed in the late 80's / early 90's.
I'm looking to sell these and need some advice on current value.
Both pickups are 4-conductor+ground wire.
Both pickups were born with no covers on them.
The Seymourizer II has no logo stamp on the base plate and no sticker on the bobbin cover. Just the sticker on the under side.
The DDJ has a stamped base plate, no bobbin cover logo, and the DDJ sticker on the under side. Apparently the "J" indicates the pickup was wound by "MJ".
Both pickups still have the full-length cable leads.
As you can see, there is ZERO corrosion to the pole pieces and slugs. The bobbin tape is completely in tact and still gripping tightly. There is some pick wear to the plastic on the top of each, but hey, they're 30 years old.
I don't have a meter to test output, but here's what I know about how they sound.
Both are high output.
Both have a nice emphasis on the mid bite.
Both are very articulate and punchy in the low end.
Both are crisp and bright in the high end without being shrill or abrasive.
I play Les Pauls loaded with a JB / DD setup these days. On some recent recordings I pulled out the SG for some songs. Upon playback we immediately noticed more "presence" in the tone on the SG. The mids just cut through the mix perfectly. The same was noticed in recordings from some live shows.
I had used the stock Gibson pickups, followed by DiMarzios back in the late 70's / early 80's. I thought I had a pretty great sound. Then I got these pickups. They literally changed my sonic life. I've never used anything but Duncans since.
I can't find a ton of info on what these pickups are selling for and I figured, go to the experts. So, here I am. What can you tell me?
Thank you, so much, for any help.
Regards.
Skot
I've been a Duncan guy since these two pickups changed my life back in the 80's. I just pulled these from my 1975 SG Standard, where they have lived since new. I know the Seymourizer II was installed in the mid-80's, and the DDJ was installed in the late 80's / early 90's.
I'm looking to sell these and need some advice on current value.
Both pickups are 4-conductor+ground wire.
Both pickups were born with no covers on them.
The Seymourizer II has no logo stamp on the base plate and no sticker on the bobbin cover. Just the sticker on the under side.
The DDJ has a stamped base plate, no bobbin cover logo, and the DDJ sticker on the under side. Apparently the "J" indicates the pickup was wound by "MJ".
Both pickups still have the full-length cable leads.
As you can see, there is ZERO corrosion to the pole pieces and slugs. The bobbin tape is completely in tact and still gripping tightly. There is some pick wear to the plastic on the top of each, but hey, they're 30 years old.
I don't have a meter to test output, but here's what I know about how they sound.
Both are high output.
Both have a nice emphasis on the mid bite.
Both are very articulate and punchy in the low end.
Both are crisp and bright in the high end without being shrill or abrasive.
I play Les Pauls loaded with a JB / DD setup these days. On some recent recordings I pulled out the SG for some songs. Upon playback we immediately noticed more "presence" in the tone on the SG. The mids just cut through the mix perfectly. The same was noticed in recordings from some live shows.
I had used the stock Gibson pickups, followed by DiMarzios back in the late 70's / early 80's. I thought I had a pretty great sound. Then I got these pickups. They literally changed my sonic life. I've never used anything but Duncans since.
I can't find a ton of info on what these pickups are selling for and I figured, go to the experts. So, here I am. What can you tell me?
Thank you, so much, for any help.
Regards.
Skot
