Seymour Duncan Black Winter, Humbucker Set 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
- 11102-92-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Black Winter HB Set Black Pickup
The Black Winter humbucking set delivers aggressive, high-output performance with a distinctly modern aesthetic. These pickups respond to pick attack with clarity and punch, cutting through a dense mix on stage while maintaining definition across the frequency spectrum. The calibrated neck and bridge pairing ensures balanced response across both positions for reliable live performance.
Design & Build Quality
Constructed by hand in Santa Barbara, CA, this set features ceramic magnets—specifically three large ceramic magnets per pickup—for powerful output and strong magnetic field. The all-black hardware, including black bottom plate, black poles, and black screws, creates a cohesive visual presentation that stands out on stage and complements modern guitar aesthetics.
Electrical Performance
With a 16.6 DCR rating, the Black Winter delivers substantial output suitable for high-gain applications while maintaining note separation and dynamic responsiveness. The 4-conductor shielded cable enables flexible wiring options and minimizes noise interference, giving you control over coil-splitting and phase capabilities if desired—useful for expanding your sonic palette in the studio or live setting.
Key Features
- Passive humbucking configuration
- Calibrated set for neck and bridge positions
- Three large ceramic magnets per pickup
- 16.6 DCR output specification
- 4-conductor wiring plus shield
- Black bottom plate construction
- Black pole pieces
- Black mounting screws
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Designed for six-string electric guitars
The Black Winter set combines high-output aggression with modern design and proven Santa Barbara craftsmanship, making it a dependable choice for gigging musicians and collectors pursuing muscular, articulate tones in contemporary styles.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Black Winter is a high-output humbucker set built for metal, hard rock, and progressive players who demand articulate aggression and punchy response without muddiness. Hand-crafted in Santa Barbara with ceramic magnets, these pickups nail tight, clear definition across drop tunings and heavy riffing while staying responsive to pick attack. Choose them if you want modern aggression that cuts through the mix on stage without sacrificing clarity across the frequency spectrum.
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 genres and tunings are these pickups designed for?
The Black Winter set excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive music, especially with drop tunings. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk, where their aggressive voicing would be a mismatch.
How do the Black Winters compare to other high-output options like EMG or Seymour Duncan's JB?
The Black Winter is comparable to EMG 81/85 and the Seymour Duncan JB in output and aggression, but emphasizes modern clarity and punch with better frequency definition than traditional high-output designs. All three suit metal and hard rock, but the Black Winter's articulation makes it particularly effective in drop tunings and dense mixes.
Will these pickups fit my guitar?
This is a standard humbucker set with a calibrated neck and bridge pairing. They fit any guitar routed for standard humbuckers; verify your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions before ordering.
What makes the neck and bridge pairing different?
The set features calibrated neck and bridge models that balance response across both positions, ensuring consistent articulation and punch whether you're in the neck for rhythm tone or the bridge for lead clarity.
Are these hand-made?
Yes, the Black Winter set is hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, California, using ceramic magnets for durability and consistent high-output performance.
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