Seymour Duncan Black Winter, TB 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
- 11103-91-B
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan Black Winter TB Bridge Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Black Winter Bridge is an aggressive, high-output humbucker built for players pushing hard into high-gain territory who need thick, articulate tone that cuts through without getting lost in the mix. Its custom overwound design and ceramic magnet configuration deliver a punchy, compressed response that maintains note definition even on fast picked passages and dense chord work. Built with a full black aesthetic and Trembucker pole spacing, this pickup slots directly into modern gigging and studio rigs.
Tone & Output Character
At 16.6K DC resistance, this pickup produces substantial output with a voiced EQ profile of 6 (bass) – 6 (mids) and 6 (treble), delivering a balanced yet aggressive midrange presence. The 6.68kHz resonance frequency pushes articulation into the upper-mid range, making individual notes pop while maintaining cohesive chord density—ideal for modern rock, metal, and high-gain applications.
Construction & Compatibility
Engineered with three large ceramic magnets and a custom overwound coil design, the Black Winter withstands high-gain pushing without becoming muddy or uncontrolled. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, while the 4-wire, splittable configuration offers tonal flexibility for both series and coil-split operation on compatible guitars.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker with custom overwound coil design
- Three large ceramic magnets for aggressive output and definition
- DC resistance: 16.6K (bridge model)
- EQ scale: 6 (bass) – 6 (mids) and 6 (treble)
- Advertised resonance frequency: 6.68kHz
- Black bottom plate, black poles, and black screws
- Trembucker pole spacing for Floyd Rose and tremolo compatibility
- Vacuum wax potted to eliminate feedback
- 4-wire, splittable configuration for coil-split operation
The Black Winter Bridge delivers the raw aggression and clarity high-gain players demand on stage and in the studio, with the build quality and versatility to serve as a permanent upgrade in any electric guitar.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Black Winter TB Bridge is a high-output ceramic humbucker engineered for metal, hard rock, and djent players who need thick, articulate tone that cuts through dense high-gain mixes without losing note definition. Its 16.6K resistance, custom overwound design, and 6.68kHz resonance push aggressive upper-mid presence and tight articulation, making it ideal for fast picked passages and chord work on stage. Built with vacuum wax potting and Trembucker spacing, it integrates seamlessly into Floyd Rose and tremolo systems while its 4-wire splittable design adds coil-cut versatility.
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 suited for?
The Black Winter Bridge excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music where high-gain clarity and tight articulation are essential. It is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk applications, where smoother, more dynamic tone characteristics are typically preferred.
Will this pickup fit my guitar with a Floyd Rose or tremolo system?
Yes, the Black Winter Bridge features Trembucker pole spacing, which is specifically designed for Floyd Rose and tremolo-equipped instruments to ensure proper intonation and magnetic alignment.
Can I use coil-split or coil-tap with this pickup?
Yes, the pickup has a 4-wire, splittable configuration that enables both series and coil-split operation on compatible guitars, giving you tonal flexibility beyond the standard bridge humbucker voice.
What makes this pickup different from the Seymour Duncan JB or EMG 81/85?
The Black Winter Bridge uses a custom overwound coil design with three large ceramic magnets and a 6.68kHz resonance frequency that emphasizes aggressive upper-mid presence and punchy compression, delivering tighter note definition and higher output than the JB, with a more articulate character than the EMG 81 while maintaining comparable aggression.
Why does this pickup resist feedback and mud under heavy gain?
The Black Winter Bridge combines vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback with a custom overwound design and ceramic magnet configuration that keeps notes tight and defined even with extreme gain, preventing the pickup from becoming dull or swampy in high-gain contexts.
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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