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Wizard of Odd: An Ode to Hot Rods and Seymour Duncan
Wizard of Odd

Wizard of Odd: An Ode to Hot Rods and Seymour Duncan

Gold-foil pickups and a modded Strat inspired this tribute to the legendary pickup maker.

Frank Meyers
By Frank MeyersJan 21, 2026
Frank Meyers
Frank Meyers is a lover of all extreme, odd, and bizarre guitars and design. He has played, collected, and researched guitars and history for many years. He’s passionate about discovering the stories of the people and factories involved in the early days of music, and loves shining a light on their contributions. He is the author of The History of Japanese Electric Guitars, and attended Kutztown University and Wilkes University. Find out more at www.drowninginguitars.com.
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Many years ago, before I had inklings of writing about and researching guitars, I had an eye for the unique—weird, strange, and odd artistic flair that I seemed to find in random things. Vintage car parts held my attention for a while, and even though I had only rudimentary knowledge, I still enjoyed designs and how I could fit them together. Like early hot rods or motorcycle choppers, I saw an intoxicating beauty in what some folks would call “outsider” art.

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