Seymour Duncan Black Winter, Humbucker Neck Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11102-90-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Black Winter HB Neck Black Pickup
The Black Winter neck humbucker delivers aggressive, articulate high-output performance with a tight low end and pronounced presence peak that cuts through dense mixes. This is a workhorse pickup engineered for players demanding clarity and sustain without sacrificing the harmonic complexity that defines modern metal and hard rock tones. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, the Black Winter combines raw power with refined response across the frequency spectrum.
Tone & Output Character
Operating at 13.00k ohms resistance, this passive, high-output design generates substantial signal with minimal noise thanks to vacuum wax potting for squeal-free operation. The 6.35 KHz resonant peak emphasizes articulation and note definition, while the ceramic magnet provides the aggressive bite and sustain players expect from modern neck positions.
Construction & Compatibility
The all-black aesthetic features a black bottom plate, black poles, and black screws for a unified visual presentation. The four-conductor cable enables flexible wiring configurations, and the pickup is available in standard 6-string size as well as 7 and 8-string passive mount versions, making it a reliable drop-in for modern instruments across multiple platforms.
Key Features
- Passive, high-output humbucker design
- 13.00k ohms resistance
- Ceramic magnet construction
- 6.35 KHz resonant peak for articulate presence
- Balanced EQ: 6 (bass) / 6 (mids) / 6 (treble)
- Four-conductor cable for wiring flexibility
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Black bottom plate, black poles, and black screws
- Available in 6, 7, and 8-string passive mount configurations
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
The Black Winter neck pickup delivers the aggressive voice and road-ready reliability that gigging musicians depend on night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Black Winter is a high-output passive humbucker engineered for metal, hard rock, and progressive players who need aggressive articulation, tight lows, and sustain without losing clarity in dense mixes. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, it uses a ceramic magnet and 6.35 kHz resonant peak to deliver the bite and presence modern neck positions demand, while four-conductor wiring and multi-string configurations (6, 7, 8-string) keep it compatible with your entire rig. Choose it if you play drop tunings or heavy styles and want a workhorse neck pickup that cuts through without squeal or feedback.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Black Winter suited for metal and hard rock?
The 13.00k ohms high-output design paired with a ceramic magnet and 6.35 kHz resonant peak delivers aggressive articulation and pronounced presence that cuts through dense mixes. The tight low end and sustain-focused character are engineered specifically for drop tunings and heavy styles where clarity under distortion is critical.
Is this pickup available for 7 and 8-string guitars?
Yes, the Black Winter is available in standard 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string passive mount versions, making it adaptable across modern instrument platforms.
What is vacuum wax potting and why does it matter?
Vacuum wax potting encapsulates the coil to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal—essential for high-output designs used with gain-heavy amplifiers. This ensures squeal-free operation even at extreme volumes or aggressive settings.
Can I use this pickup with different wiring configurations?
Yes, the four-conductor cable enables flexible wiring options, giving you options for series, parallel, or split configurations depending on your guitar's electronics.
What genres is the Black Winter not ideal for?
The aggressive presence peak and high output are designed for metal, hard rock, and progressive music. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk playing styles that benefit from warmer, more subdued tones.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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