Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB RevZebra 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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- 11103-105-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB RevZebra Pickup
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra is a high-output bridge pickup built for aggressive playing and modern metal tones on stage. Hand-crafted in Santa Barbara with overwound Alnico 2 magnets and short mounting legs, this pickup delivers tight articulation and controlled sustain that cuts through live mixes even under extreme gain, keeping every note defined in a dense band context.
Tone & Output Character
An 8.8k DC resistance core makes this a genuinely hot pickup—thick mids, pronounced treble presence, and a compressed dynamic response that sits well in drop-tuned and extended-range rigs. The overwound Alnico 2 magnet structure emphasizes harmonic content while maintaining note separation, preventing the muddiness that plagues lesser high-output designs and ensuring your riffs punch through in a mix.
Construction & Compatibility
Four-conductor wiring provides wiring flexibility for coil splits and series/parallel configurations, adapting to most modern guitar electronics. Short mounting legs ensure a secure fit in standard humbucker cavities without modification, and the bridge position calibration is optimized to balance output and articulation across all strings for reliable gigging performance.
Key Features
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Overwound Alnico 2 magnets
- Bridge position: 8.8k DC Resistance
- Four-conductor wiring for switching flexibility
- Short mounting legs for standard humbucker cavities
- High-output design for metal and aggressive genres
- Tight, controlled harmonic response
- Maintains clarity and articulation under extreme gain
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra combines Seymour Duncan's meticulous hand-crafted build quality with a voicing that cuts through dense mixes without sacrificing note definition—a workhorse for players who need their tone heard on stage.
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At a Glance
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra is a high-output bridge pickup hand-crafted by Seymour Duncan for metal, djent, and drop-tuned rigs. Its overwound Alnico 2 magnets deliver thick mids, pronounced treble, and tight articulation that cut through extreme gain without muddiness, making it ideal for players who demand clarity and power in aggressive playing styles. Four-conductor wiring and standard humbucker mounting mean it fits most modern guitars without modification.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and tunings is this pickup best suited for?
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra is engineered for metal, djent, hard rock, and drop-tuned or extended-range playing. Its tight articulation and controlled sustain are optimized for aggressive styles but are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Will this pickup fit my guitar without modification?
Yes. The short mounting legs are designed for standard humbucker cavities, so installation requires no routing or modifications to most modern guitars. Four-conductor wiring also adapts to most modern electronics for coil splits or parallel switching.
How does the high output affect tone clarity under extreme gain?
The overwound Alnico 2 magnet structure emphasizes harmonic content and note separation, preventing the muddiness common in lesser high-output pickups. The 8.8k DC resistance and bridge-position calibration maintain articulation and clarity even under heavy distortion and compression.
What makes this different from other high-output metal pickups?
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra combines Seymour Duncan's hand-crafted Santa Barbara construction with a voicing that delivers thick mids and pronounced treble while keeping tight, controlled dynamics. This emphasis on harmonic definition and note separation sets it apart from designs that sacrifice clarity for raw output.
What wiring options does the four-conductor setup enable?
Four-conductor wiring allows for coil splits and series/parallel switching configurations, giving you tonal flexibility and adaptability to most modern guitar electronics and switching systems.
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