Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Nickel 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
- 11102-105-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Nickel Pickup
The Hades Gates Bridge delivers aggressive, articulate output with the tight low-end response and clear note definition that high-gain players demand. This overwound bridge pickup cuts through dense mixes with precision, making it ideal for metal and hard rock applications where clarity and aggression must coexist on stage.
Tone & Output Character
Built with an Alnico 2 bar magnet and overwound construction, this pickup generates substantial midrange punch and aggressive treble response suited to heavily distorted applications. The 8.8K DC resistance positions it in the high-output range, delivering the sustain and saturation expected in modern metal tones without sacrificing articulation—essential for holding definition in live venues and recordings.
Design & Build Quality
Hand built in Santa Barbara, California, each pickup reflects Seymour Duncan's commitment to quality control and consistency. The nickel finish resists corrosion while the short mounting legs accommodate various bridge cavity depths, and 4-conductor wiring enables flexible coil-tapping configurations for tonal versatility across your rig.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 bar magnet
- Overwound construction for high output
- 8.8K DC resistance (bridge)
- 4-conductor wiring
- Short mounting legs
- Nickel finish
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- Bridge position calibration
The Hades Gates Bridge pairs aggressive output with reliable Seymour Duncan engineering, delivering the focused aggression and tonal definition required for gigging musicians and studio professionals working in high-gain styles.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge is a high-output nickel-finished pickup hand-built in Santa Barbara with 8.8K DC resistance and Alnico 2 construction, engineered for metal, hard rock, and djent players who need aggressive treble, tight lows, and articulate punch that cuts through dense distortion. Its overwound design and 4-conductor wiring deliver sustain and saturation without sacrificing note clarity, making it a go-to choice for gigging metal musicians and professionals running modern high-gain tones on stage. The short mounting legs and nickel corrosion-resistant finish ensure reliable live performance across different guitar cavity depths.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Thrash Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hades Gates suitable for genres outside metal and hard rock?
The Hades Gates is optimized for metal, hard rock, djent, and thrash metal applications. Its aggressive treble response and high-output character are not voiced for jazz, blues, or folk—those styles benefit from smoother, lower-output pickups.
What does the 4-conductor wiring allow me to do?
Four-conductor wiring enables flexible coil-tapping configurations, giving you the option to split or reconfigure the coil for tonal versatility beyond the standard bridge tone during recording or live performance.
Will this pickup fit my guitar's bridge cavity?
The Hades Gates features short mounting legs designed to accommodate various bridge cavity depths, making it compatible with most standard electric guitar bridges.
How does the 8.8K DC resistance compare to other high-output pickups?
At 8.8K DC resistance, the Hades Gates sits in the high-output range alongside the EMG 81/85 and DiMarzio D-Activator, delivering substantial sustain and saturation for modern metal tones while maintaining articulation.
What magnet and construction does this pickup use?
The Hades Gates uses an Alnico 2 bar magnet with overwound construction, generating the midrange punch and aggressive treble response required for heavily distorted high-gain applications.
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. On this item that is roughly $10 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. 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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