Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Nickel Pickup

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Nickel Pickup

The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Nickel is a high-output bridge pickup engineered for aggressive, articulate tone with controlled sustain. This model delivers punchy attack and clarity across the frequency spectrum, making it ideal for modern metal, hard rock, and high-gain applications where definition matters as much as power.

Tone & Output Character

Built with Alnico II magnets and a nickel silver bottom plate, this pickup produces a bright, focused response with excellent note separation even at high volumes. The 8.8K ohms DC resistance at the bridge position yields substantial output while maintaining dynamic range and responsiveness to pick attack.

Construction & Reliability

Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, each pickup undergoes vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal—critical for tight, noise-free performance in high-gain rigs. The short mounting legs facilitate quick installation and secure fitment in standard bridge cavities.

Key Features

• Alnico II magnet type
• 8.8K ohms DC resistance (bridge)
• Four conductor cable for coil-splitting compatibility
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Short mounting legs
• Vacuum wax potted construction
• 8.06 ohms DC resistance (neck position spec available)
• Handbuilt in Santa Barbara, California
• Squeal-free performance under high gain
• High-output bridge configuration

The Hades Gates TB Nickel combines Seymour Duncan's legendary build quality with articulate, aggressive voicing—a dependable choice for players demanding clarity and punch in modern heavy music.