Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck White 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-W
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck White Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck delivers aggressive, high-output aggression with surgical clarity across the frequency spectrum. This overwound Alnico 2 humbucker cuts through dense mixes on stage and responds decisively to pick dynamics, making it the choice for players seeking precision and punch in lead and rhythm work alike.
Tone & Output Character
Built with an overwound Alnico 2 magnet, the Hades Gates produces high output that saturates amplifiers with harmonic complexity while maintaining articulate note definition. The dual coil humbucker configuration eliminates hum without sacrificing the natural resonance and sustain demanded by modern playing styles.
Construction & Wiring
Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, this neck pickup features a 4-conductor shielded cable for flexible coil-tapping and phase-switching applications. Short mounting legs ensure compatibility with standard guitar cavities while maintaining secure, vibration-free installation.
Key Features
- Magnet: Alnico 2 (overwound)
- DC Resistance (Neck): 4.03k ohms
- Configuration: Dual coil humbucker
- Output level: High output
- 4-conductor shielded cable wiring
- Short mounting legs
- Handbuilt in Santa Barbara, California
- Hum-canceling design
The Hades Gates Neck combines Seymour Duncan's meticulous craftsmanship with aggressive sonic character, delivering the output and clarity required for demanding playing applications.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck is an overwound Alnico 2 humbucker built for aggressive, high-output tone with surgical clarity—perfect for metal, hard rock, and progressive players who need precision punch in both lead and rhythm. Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, this neck pickup cuts through dense mixes with articulate note definition and harmonic complexity while responding decisively to your pick dynamics. The 4-conductor shielded cable and short mounting legs make it drop-in compatible with standard guitar cavities and road-ready for gigging musicians.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Drop Tunings |
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| Tonal character | High output, aggressive, articulate, harmonic complexity, surgical clarity |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What styles and tunings is this pickup built for?
The Hades Gates Neck is optimized for metal, hard rock, and progressive music, with particular strength in drop tunings. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
What makes the Hades Gates different from other high-output pickups?
The overwound Alnico 2 magnet and dual-coil humbucker design deliver aggressive output while maintaining surgical clarity and articulate note definition—cutting through dense mixes without losing harmonic complexity. It responds decisively to pick dynamics for both lead and rhythm work.
Is this pickup compatible with my guitar?
The Hades Gates Neck features short mounting legs and is designed for standard guitar cavities, making it compatible with most electric guitars. The 4-conductor shielded cable supports coil-tapping and phase-switching applications if your guitar's wiring supports it.
What is the DC resistance and output level?
The neck version has a DC resistance of 4.03k ohms and delivers high output designed to saturate amplifiers while maintaining articulate tone.
Where is this pickup made?
The Hades Gates Neck is hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, ensuring meticulous craftsmanship and quality control.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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