Seymour Duncan Pickups — Supplied & Professionally Installed in Bristol
Why Buy Your Seymour Duncan Pickup from All About Guitar?
You’re getting more than a pickup. Buy your Seymour Duncan pickup through All About Guitar and have it professionally installed by a guitar technician in our working workshop at Distillery II Studios, Bristol. We’ll advise on the right pickup for your guitar, install and wire it, test the electronics — and assess your existing pickups for a potential buy-back.
The Gold Standard in Pickups + Professional Installation
Our service is designed to make upgrading your guitar straightforward: pickup price + £30 fitting per pickup.
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Expert Pickup Advice
We'll help you select the right Seymour Duncan pickup for your guitar, based on your existing setup, playing style and the sound you're looking for.
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Professional Installation
Removal of your existing pickup, installation, wiring and soldering, testing and adjustment — all carried out in our Bristol workshop.
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Transparent Pricing
Your total cost is the pickup price + £30 fitting per pickup. No hidden extras.
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Existing Pickup Buy-Back
Where applicable, we'll assess and buy the pickups we remove — helping reduce the overall cost of your upgrade.
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Postal Service, UK-Wide
Based in Bristol, Bath or anywhere in the UK? Use our postal guitar service — you don't need to live locally.
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Upgrade for a Reason
We make sure you're upgrading for a reason, rather than simply fitting an expensive pickup that may not suit your guitar or setup.
BLACK WINTER RAILS SET
£258.00
BLACK WINTER SET
£229.00
BLACK WINTER BRIDGE
£115.00
SL59-1B LITTLE ’59 STRAT WHITE HUM CANC
£99.00
NAZGUL BRIDGE BLACK
£115.00
SJBJ-1B JB JR STRAT BLACK HUM CANC
£99.00
STHR-1B HOT RAILS BRIDGE FOR TELE
£119.00
STL-3 QTR PND LEAD FOR TELE SINGLE COIL
£89.00
TB-4 JB MODEL TREMBUCKER BLACK
£99.00
SH-5 DUNCAN CUSTOM HUMBUCKER BLACK
£99.00
ST59-1 LITTLE ’59 LEAD FOR TELE
£119.00
SH-4/SH-2N HOT RODDED HUMBUCKER SET BLK
£198.00
SSL-5 CUSTOM STAG FOR STRAT S/COIL
£79.00
SH-8B INVADER HUMBUCKER WHITE BRIDGE
£115.00
SH-2N JAZZ MODEL HUMBUCKER BLACK
£99.00
SHR-1B HOT RAILS STRAT BLACK HUM CANC
£99.00
SH-4 JB MODEL HUMBUCKER ZEBRA
£99.00
SHR-1B HOT RAILS STRAT WHITE HUM CANC
£99.00
SH-8B INVADER HUMBUCKER BLACK BRIDGE
£115.00
SA-3HC HUM-CANCELLING WOODY MAPLE
£79.00
SPB-3 QUARTER-POUND FOR P-BASS
£99.00
SH-4 JB MODEL HUMBUCKER BLACK
£99.00
SA-3SC SINGLE COIL WOODY MAPLE
£59.00
Why get your pickups fitted with All About Guitar?
There are plenty of places online where you can buy a Seymour Duncan pickup. The difference with All About Guitar is that you’re not just buying a box containing a pickup — you’re dealing directly with a working guitar workshop. Your guitar is worked on by a guitar technician in our workshop inside Distillery II Studios, Bristol, where we carry out repairs, setups, electronics work, modifications, customisation and restoration. That means we can look at the guitar as a whole, rather than simply installing the pickup and sending it back.
What's Included in the £30 Fitting
Every Seymour Duncan installation at our Bristol workshop covers the following as standard.
Existing Pickup Removal
Carefully de-solder and remove your existing pickup, ready for the upgrade — this is also when we can assess it for our buy-back option.
New Pickup Installation
Securely mount and align your new Seymour Duncan pickup, adjusting mounting rings as needed for a clean, correct fit.
Wiring & Soldering
Precision wiring and soldering of pots, switch and jack, with all connections tidied — plus advice on wiring or control changes if your chosen pickup requires them.
Testing & Adjustment
Test the new installation and adjust the setup so the pickup responds the way it should in your guitar.
Pickup Height & Output Check
Check and set pickup height and output for the right balance of power and clarity across positions.
Electronics Check & Final Test
Confirm the guitar’s electronics are functioning correctly, then play-test the finished instrument before it leaves the workshop.
Existing Pickup Buy-Back
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A Second Life for Old Pickups: Upgrading can leave perfectly usable original pickups sitting in a drawer — our buy-back option gives them a second life.
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Reduce Your Upgrade Cost: When we replace your existing pickups, we can assess the ones we're removing and, where applicable, offer to buy them from you.
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Assessed Individually: Buy-back values are based on the pickup model, condition, age, originality and current demand.
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No Obligation: A buy-back is not guaranteed and is subject to All About Guitar agreeing a value with you.
Straightforward Pricing
Seymour Duncan Pickup Price
The price depends on the model you choose — we'll help you select the right pickup and advise on suitable options for your setup.
£30 Fitting per Pickup
Covers professional installation at our Bristol workshop: removal, wiring, soldering, testing and final checks of the instrument.
Pickup Buy-Back Option
Where applicable, we'll buy the pickups we remove — reducing the overall cost of your upgrade.
Upgrade for a Reason
Our aim is to make sure you're upgrading for a reason — not simply fitting an expensive pickup that may not suit your guitar or setup.
The Gold Standard in Pickups
Seymour Duncan pickups are trusted by professional players worldwide — from vintage-correct single coils to high-output humbuckers.
Expert Model Selection
We advise on the right Seymour Duncan model for your guitar, based on your existing setup, playing style and the sound you're looking for.
Professional Installation
Your pickup is fitted by a working guitar technician — installed, wired, soldered and tested, not just shipped in a box.
A Whole-Guitar Approach
We look at the guitar as a whole, so your new pickup works with your instrument rather than against it.
Transparent Pricing
Pickup price + £30 fitting per pickup, with a clear quote before any work begins.
Existing Pickup Buy-Back
Where applicable, we'll buy the pickups we remove — giving your old pickups a second life and cutting your upgrade cost.
A Real Bristol Workshop
Work is carried out inside Distillery II Studios, Bristol — repairs, setups, electronics, modifications, customisation and restoration.
UK-Wide Postal Service
Bristol, Bath or anywhere in the UK — send us your guitar model and the pickup you're considering and we'll provide a fitting quote.
Additional Modifications
Where your chosen pickup needs changes to wiring or controls, we can discuss the extra electronics work to make it happen.
Get a Seymour Duncan Fitting Quote:
Tell us your guitar model and the Seymour Duncan pickup you're considering — we'll work out the best option and provide a fitting quote.
Workshop Location:
Visits strictly by appointment only
9 Furber Ridge, Bristol BS5 8PY
Repairs & Setup
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For the last 15 years I’ve set up, repaired and customized guitars of all prices and styles – from cool Les Paul’s to cheap and cheerful first guitars picked up from the charity shop. Whatever your guitar type (acoustic, electric, bass) or style – I’ll make it more playable and deliver a better sound.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which pickup type suits my music?
We assess your playing style and gear to recommend the right single-coil, humbucker or P-90 for your genre.
What’s involved in replacing guitar pickups?
Removal of old pickups, cavity prep, soldering to controls and height adjustment for balanced output.
Can you install acoustic guitar pickups without drilling?
Yes—undersaddle piezo and soundhole units can be fitted with minimal or no body modifications.
What are handwound pickups, and why choose them?
Handwound pickups are wound coil-by-coil manually, offering nuanced dynamics and vintage accuracy.
Do you service active and passive pickups?
Absolutely—we repair, replace and set up both active (battery-powered) and passive pickups.
How long does a pickup fitting take?
Standard installations are completed within 24–48 hours; custom wiring or routing may take longer.
What are Bareknuckle pickups, and do you fit them?
Bareknuckle are UK-made high-end humbuckers and P-90s; we’re authorised dealers and fitters.
Can I mix different pickup types on one guitar?
Yes—coil-splits, phase switches and custom wiring let you combine single-coil clarity with humbucker power.
Will new pickups affect my guitar’s resale value?
Quality installations with reversible mounting preserve—and often enhance—resale value.
How do I book a pickup service or consultation?
Contact us via phone or email with your guitar’s make/model and preferred drop-off date to arrange a fitting.