Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck 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
- 11102-104-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Nickel Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck is a potent overwound humbucker engineered for thick, aggressive tone without sacrificing articulation. This Alnico 2 pickup delivers a commanding presence in the neck position, anchoring heavy riffs with full lows while maintaining enough midrange clarity and high-end cut to avoid muddiness. Built by hand in Santa Barbara, this is serious iron for players demanding both power and definition.
Tone & Characteristics
The Alnico 2 magnet combined with overwound construction produces full, rounded lows, present mids, and cutting highs—a voicing that excels at both clean articulation and high-gain saturation. At 8.06k Ohm DC resistance, this pickup sits in the aggressive output range, yielding thick sustain and responsive dynamics across all gain settings.
Design & Construction
4-conductor wiring provides maximum flexibility for coil-tapping, series/parallel, and phase-switching experiments in compatible guitar electronics. The nickel cover adds a vintage aesthetic while the short mounting legs ensure compatibility with standard pickup cavities and quick installation.
Key Features
- Magnet: Alnico 2 (overwound)
- Type: Humbucker (dual-coil)
- DC Resistance: 8.06k Ohm
- Wiring: 4-conductor
- Cover: Nickel
- Mounting: Short mounting legs
- Output: Full lows, present mids, cutting highs
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
On stage or in the studio, this neck pickup commands attention—thick enough to anchor heavy styles and voiced with enough balance for clear, articulate playing across the fretboard. Road-tested reliability from a pickup engineered to keep up with aggressive playing night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck is an overwound Alnico 2 humbucker built for metal and hard rock players who need thick, aggressive tone without sacrificing clarity in the neck position. At 8.06k Ohm output, it delivers commanding lows and cutting highs that cut through high-gain rigs while staying articulate on cleans, making it ideal for drop-tuned riffs and lead work. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with 4-conductor wiring for coil-tapping versatility, this pickup anchors heavy styles without muddiness.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and tunings is this pickup built for?
The Hades Gates Neck excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive styles, especially in drop tunings where its thick lows and articulate mids anchor heavy riffs without muddiness. It is not voiced for jazz, folk, or country playing.
How does the 8.06k Ohm output compare to other high-output neck pickups?
At 8.06k Ohm DC resistance, the Hades Gates sits in the aggressive output range, comparable to models like the Seymour Duncan Invader Neck and DiMarzio D Activator Neck. This level delivers thick sustain and responsive dynamics across clean and high-gain settings.
What does the 4-conductor wiring allow me to do?
4-conductor wiring enables coil-tapping, series/parallel switching, and phase-switching in compatible guitar electronics, giving you flexibility to shape tone and reduce output when needed.
Will this pickup fit my guitar without routing?
The Hades Gates features short mounting legs designed for compatibility with standard pickup cavities, ensuring quick installation without modification to most guitars.
What is the Alnico 2 magnet and overwound construction doing for the tone?
The Alnico 2 magnet combined with overwound construction produces full, rounded lows, present mids, and cutting highs that stay articulate even under high gain, preventing the thick tone from becoming undefined or muddy.
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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