Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Matte Black Pi
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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-BBW
Description
Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter HB Bridge Matte Black Pickup
The Blackened Black Winter bridge humbucker is built for high-gain work, delivering aggressive articulation and punchy midrange cut that cuts through dense band mixes on stage. This high-output design pairs aggressive treble response with deep bass presence, maintaining clarity even in tight musical spaces. Hand-built in Santa Barbara using traditional methods, it brings professional-grade consistency to working musicians who need reliable performance night after night.
Tone & Output Character
With an EQ curve of +6 bass, –6 mids, and +6 treble, this pickup shapes a scooped yet articulate voice that sits well in chuggy riff sections and lead passages. The 16.6k DCR and 5.174 H inductance ensure high output with controlled harmonic complexity—aggressive without getting lost or muddy in a live mix.
Construction & Live Reliability
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and feedback, essential for touring musicians playing high-gain styles and alternate tunings on unfamiliar stages. The robust design uses three large ceramic magnets with a DiMarzio PAF Pro-style baseplate layout, delivering the output and sustain required for demanding road use and studio applications.
Key Features
- High-output passive humbucker design
- DCR (Bridge): 16.6k
- Inductance: 5.174 H
- Three large ceramic magnets
- EQ curve: +6 bass, –6 mids, +6 treble
- Pole pieces do not protrude below baseplate (DiMarzio PAF Pro layout style)
- Regular pole spacing
- 4-conductor shielded lead wire
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Hand made in Santa Barbara, CA
The Blackened Black Winter is engineered for gigging musicians who demand a pickup that performs reliably under aggressive playing conditions and delivers the tonal character modern music requires.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter is a high-output bridge humbucker built for metal, djent, and hard rock—delivering scooped mids, punchy highs, and deep bass that cuts through dense mixes without muddiness. Hand-wired in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting, it eliminates feedback in drop tunings and high-gain setups, making it rock-solid for gigging and touring. Choose this pickup if you need articulate aggression and professional reliability under demanding conditions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tunings and playing styles is this pickup designed for?
The Blackened Black Winter excels in metal, hard rock, djent, progressive, and drop-tuning applications. Its high output, vacuum wax potting, and articulate voice make it reliable under aggressive high-gain conditions and lower tunings.
What are the key specs and output level?
This pickup has a DCR of 16.6k, inductance of 5.174 H, and uses three large ceramic magnets for high output. The EQ curve is +6 bass, –6 mids, and +6 treble, creating a scooped yet punchy character.
How does vacuum wax potting benefit this pickup?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and feedback—critical for high-gain applications and lower tunings where feedback is more likely.
Is this pickup suitable for jazz or blues?
No. The Blackened Black Winter is optimized for metal, hard rock, and modern high-gain styles. Its aggressive EQ curve and punchy character make it less suited to jazz and blues playing.
What baseplate layout does this pickup use?
The Blackened Black Winter uses a DiMarzio PAF Pro-style baseplate layout with pole pieces that do not protrude below the baseplate, ensuring compatibility with standard guitar cavities.
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