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Seymour Duncan Black Winter, TB Bridge Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, TB Bridge Black Pickup
The Black Winter has a balanced, aggressive midrange with Trembucker spacing for Floyd Rose guitars, while the Blackened Black Winter features scooped mids and standard humbucker spacing for traditional bridges. Choose the Black Winter if you use a tremolo system; pick the Blackened Black Winter for drop tunings and extreme metal on standard-bridge guitars.
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Seymour Duncan Black Winter, TB Bridge Black Pickup
Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, TB Bridge Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Black Winter, TB Bridge Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, TB Bridge Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Black Winter, TB Bridge Black Pickup
- ✓ Trembucker pole spacing fits Floyd Rose and tremolo-equipped instruments
- ✓ Balanced midrange emphasis (6/6/6 EQ) cuts through dense high-gain mixes
- ✓ Splittable 4-wire design for coil-split operation on compatible guitars
- ✓ Higher resonance frequency (6.68kHz) pushes articulation into upper mids
Why choose Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, TB Bridge Black Pickup
- ✓ Scooped midrange EQ (6 bass / –6 mids / 6 treble) for extreme metal tones
- ✓ Tighter, more controlled low end via inductance specification (5.174H)
- ✓ Standard humbucker pole spacing works with any bridge type
- ✓ Hand-made in Santa Barbara with straightforward installation
Frequently asked questions
What is the main tonal difference?
The Black Winter emphasizes balanced mids (6/6/6) with a 6.68kHz resonance peak for articulation. The Blackened Black Winter scoops mids (–6) while boosting bass and treble for a heavier, more aggressive extreme-metal tone.
Which pickup fits my guitar?
The Black Winter uses Trembucker spacing and is designed for Floyd Rose and tremolo systems. The Blackened Black Winter uses standard humbucker pole spacing and fits any traditional bridge, including hardtails and vintage vibratos.
Are both suitable for drop tunings?
Both handle drop tunings well, but the Blackened Black Winter's inductance specification and scooped mids are specifically engineered for tight low-end control in extreme drop-tuning applications, while the Black Winter excels at keeping individual notes defined in high-gain contexts regardless of tuning.
Do both pickups offer coil-split capability?
Both include four-conductor cables for wiring flexibility and coil-split options on compatible guitars, though compatibility depends on your guitar's wiring and switching system.