Seymour Duncan Dimebag set Black Pickup

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Description

Seymour Duncan Dimebag Set Black Pickup

This matched pair delivers the aggressive, high-output character that defined Dimebag Darrell's tone—thick, saturated, and built for hard-hitting rhythm and screaming leads on stage night after night. The Dimebucker bridge pickup and SH-1 '59 neck pickup combination gives you versatility across the full frequency spectrum, from crushing low-end to articulate treble response that cuts through a live mix. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with Seymour Duncan's exacting standards, this set combines raw power with construction quality you can rely on.

Pickup Design & Output Character

The bridge Dimebucker (SH-13) features a 16.25 k DC resistance ceramic magnet with dual stainless steel blades, producing thick, aggressive saturation ideal for palm-muted rhythms and lead work that projects in a room. The neck SH-1 '59 sits at 8.13 k DC resistance with an Alnico V bar magnet, offering warmth and clarity while maintaining enough output to punch through a band mix without losing definition.

Construction & Live Reliability

Both pickups are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring clean performance at any volume you push through your rig. The bridge resonant peak of 5.1 KHz combined with the neck's 6 KHz peak creates a balanced tonal profile—the bridge emphasizes midrange aggression while the neck retains articulate high-end detail that stays present under stage pressure.

Key Features

  • Bridge Pickup: Dimebucker (SH-13) with 16.25 k DC resistance
  • Neck Pickup: SH-1 '59 with 8.13 k DC resistance
  • Bridge magnet: Ceramic bar; Neck magnet: Alnico V bar
  • Bridge resonant peak: 5.1 KHz; Neck resonant peak: 6 KHz
  • Bridge EQ: 6 / 5 / 8; Neck EQ: 6 / 3 / 8
  • Dual stainless steel blades on bridge pickup
  • Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
  • Four-conductor wiring for flexible coil-split and series/parallel options
  • Includes four-conductor hookup cable and form-fitting mounting ring
  • Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California

This is a pro-grade pickup set built for gigging musicians who demand thick aggression, sustain, and dependable performance night after night, backed by Seymour Duncan's reputation for consistency and durability in the field.

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At a Glance

The Seymour Duncan Dimebag set pairs a high-output Dimebucker bridge pickup with a warm SH-1 '59 neck pickup to deliver the thick, aggressive saturation that defined Dimebag Darrell's legendary tone—ideal for hard rock, metal, and thrash players who need crushing low-end, punchy midrange, and screaming lead articulation on stage. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting for feedback-free performance at any volume, this matched set gives intermediate to professional players the raw power and tonal versatility to nail both rhythm and lead work without compromise. Four-conductor wiring opens up coil-split and series/parallel options, making it a road-ready upgrade for gigging musicians.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • Hard Rock
  • Metal
  • Thrash Metal
  • Djent

Not the best pick for

  • Jazz
  • Folk
  • Country

Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What guitar types and scale lengths work with this pickup set?

This matched pair is designed for standard guitar installations. The set includes a form-fitting mounting ring to ensure proper fit and alignment in your guitar body. Check your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions and magnet clearance before ordering to confirm compatibility.

Can I split or combine these pickups in different wiring configurations?

Yes. Both pickups include four-conductor wiring, which allows you to access coil-split, series, and parallel wiring options depending on how you wire the controls. This flexibility lets you reshape your tone without replacing the pickups.

What is the output difference between the bridge and neck pickups?

The bridge Dimebucker sits at 16.25 k DC resistance for thick, aggressive saturation, while the neck SH-1 '59 is rated at 8.13 k DC resistance for warmer, clearer tone with enough cut to balance the bridge's midrange focus.

How does vacuum wax potting benefit performance?

Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing that can occur at high volumes or with aggressive amp settings. This ensures clean, squeal-free performance whether you're recording in the studio or playing a loud live venue.

What musical styles does this set suit best?

This set is engineered for hard rock, metal, thrash metal, and djent where thick saturation, aggressive midrange, and articulate lead tone are priorities. It is not recommended for jazz, folk, or country styles.

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