Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Gold 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
- 11102-104-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Gold Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Gold delivers a focused, articulate response in the neck position with a tight, controlled character that cuts through without sacrificing warmth. Built with Alnico 2 magnets and a moderate 4.03k DCR, this humbucker balances clarity and fullness across the frequency range. The short mounting legs and four-conductor wiring make integration straightforward for players seeking a refined, dimensionally aware neck pickup.
Construction & Materials
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features Alnico 2 magnets paired with a 4.03k DCR that positions it in the mid-output range—responsive enough for articulate playing without excessive aggression. The short mounting legs accommodate most modern guitar cavities, while four-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and series/parallel switching options for expanded tonal flexibility.
Tone & Response
On stage, the Alnico 2 composition delivers a naturally musical midrange presence with smooth treble extension, making this pickup particularly effective for articulate single-note work and chord definition through a live PA. The moderate output level maintains sensitivity to pick dynamics while providing enough gain for overdriven tones without forced compression, ensuring your neck-position leads and voicings stay clear and defined in the mix.
Key Features
- DCR (DC Resistance): 4.03k
- Magnet type: Alnico 2
- Position: Neck
- Humbucker configuration
- Four-conductor cable
- Short mounting legs
- Four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting capability
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
A road-ready neck pickup engineered for musicians who demand clarity and musical response in their primary melodic voice—reliable night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Gold is a hand-built Alnico 2 humbucker engineered for articulate, warm-voiced neck-position clarity—ideal for jazz, blues, and progressive players who demand pick sensitivity and dimensional definition in their lead lines and chords. Its moderate 4.03k DCR output balances responsiveness to dynamics with enough gain for overdriven tones, and four-conductor wiring opens up coil-splitting and switching options for live tonal flexibility. Choose this pickup if you want a refined, musically intelligent neck voice that cuts through without losing warmth or sacrificing how your fingers translate to the amp.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Thrash Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does four-conductor wiring enable?
Four-conductor wiring allows you to wire the pickup for coil-splitting and series/parallel switching, giving you expanded tonal flexibility during live play or in the studio.
Is this pickup suitable for metal genres?
This pickup is designed for jazz, blues, and progressive music where articulate clarity and warm response are priorities. It is not recommended for thrash metal or djent styles, which typically call for higher-output, more aggressive voicings.
What is the output level and magnet type?
The Hades Gates Neck features Alnico 2 magnets and a 4.03k DCR (mid-output range), balancing sensitivity to pick dynamics with enough gain for overdriven tones without compression.
Will this pickup fit my guitar?
The short mounting legs are designed to accommodate most modern guitar cavities. Verify your guitar's neck-position cavity dimensions and humbucker routing to confirm compatibility.
What skill level is this pickup suited for?
This is an intermediate to professional-level pickup engineered for players who prioritize clarity, musical response, and tonal control in their neck position.
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