Seymour Duncan Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Black Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-91-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Black Winter HB Bridge Black Pickup
The Black Winter Bridge delivers aggressive, articulate output with a distinctive dark character—built for players who need a high-gain humbucker that cuts through dense mix without losing definition. This passive design excels in bridge position, offering the clarity and sustain that modern metal and hard rock demand while maintaining responsiveness across the full dynamic range.
Tone & Output Character
Built on three ceramic magnets and a 16.6K DC resistance, this pickup generates substantial output while maintaining exceptional articulation. The 6.68KHz resonance frequency paired with the EQ curve—boosted bass and treble with scooped mids—creates that signature Black Winter voice: thick lows, aggressive highs, and natural midrange clarity that refuses to get buried on stage.
Construction & Reliability
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring squeal-free operation in high-gain applications and live settings. Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, each pickup receives meticulous attention to detail, with all-black cosmetics—bottom plate, poles, and hardware—completing a purposeful, road-ready aesthetic.
Key Features
- Passive, high-output humbucker design
- Three ceramic magnets
- DC resistance: 16.6K
- 4-conductor wiring for coil-tap and series/parallel options
- Black bottom plate, black poles, and black screws
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Bridge humbucker position
- EQ curve: 6 (bass) –6 (mids) 6 (treble)
- Advertised resonance frequency: 6.68KHz
- Hand-made in Santa Barbara, California
The Black Winter Bridge combines aggressive tone, bulletproof construction, and versatile wiring to anchor any high-output rig for gigging and studio work.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Black Winter Bridge is a high-output passive humbucker engineered for metal, hard rock, and djent—delivering aggressive highs and thick lows with a scooped midrange that cuts through dense mixes without losing articulation. Its 16.6K DC resistance, three ceramic magnets, and vacuum wax potting provide the sustain, clarity, and feedback-free reliability that modern high-gain rigs demand on stage and in the studio. Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara with 4-conductor wiring for coil-tap and series/parallel options, it's built for intermediate to professional players who need a pickup that stays tight and defined when the gain turns up.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best for?
The Black Winter Bridge excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music where aggressive articulation and cutting treble are essential. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles where darker, smoother tones are preferred.
What makes the Black Winter different from other high-output humbuckers?
It combines a scooped-midrange EQ curve (boosted bass and treble, dipped mids) with three ceramic magnets and 16.6K DC resistance to deliver thick lows and aggressive highs while maintaining articulation across the dynamic range. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring squeal-free operation in high-gain applications.
Does this pickup include wiring options?
Yes, the Black Winter Bridge features 4-conductor wiring, which allows you to configure coil-tap and series/parallel wiring options for tonal flexibility.
What skill level do I need to install and use this pickup?
This is a professional-grade passive humbucker suited for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who are familiar with high-output pickups and high-gain guitar setups.
Where is the Black Winter Bridge made?
Each pickup is hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, with vacuum wax potting and meticulous attention to detail, including all-black cosmetics—bottom plate, poles, and hardware.
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