Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Rad Gold Mesh Pickup

The Hades Gates Neck is designed for the neck position of dual-humbucker configurations. Its 4.03k ohm DCR is engineered to balance with standard bridge pickups and maintain clarity without muddiness when playing rhythm or lead.

Yes. The four-conductor wiring and included 4-conductor shielded cable enable coil-split and series/parallel switching—you'll need a guitar with compatible switching hardware to take advantage of these options.

It excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and rock styles. Its overwound Alnico 2 magnets produce warm yet articulate tone with strong sustain and midrange definition, making it less ideal for traditional jazz or folk applications.

The short mounting legs are designed for secure, low-profile fitment in standard humbucker cavities. Confirm your guitar uses standard humbucker spacing and cavity depth before purchase.

The neck position has a DCR of 4.03k ohms, which ensures smooth tone stacking with bridge pickups while maintaining enough output to cut through a mix. Higher DCR typically produces warmer tone; this spec balances warmth with articulation.

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