Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB 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
- 11103-105-W
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB White Pickup
The Hades Gates in white is a high-output bridge humbucker built for aggressive tone with articulate definition and sustain. This pickup sits solidly in modern metal, hard rock, and high-gain territory, delivering controlled power without mud. The compact form factor and short mounting legs install cleanly into most bolt-on neck guitars without modification.
Tone & Electronics
Built around an Alnico 2 bar magnet, this pickup produces warm, musical harmonic content while maintaining tight articulation across the frequency spectrum. The 8.8K bridge DC resistance delivers substantial output with natural breakup and definition—aggressive enough for high-gain scenarios yet responsive to pick dynamics and playing technique.
Construction & Installation
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, each pickup meets Seymour Duncan's exacting assembly standards. The 4-conductor cable enables flexible wiring configurations, while short mounting legs provide compatibility with a wide range of guitar cavities and bridge positions.
Key Features
- Humbucker type pickup
- Alnico 2 bar magnet
- 8.8K bridge DC resistance
- 4-conductor cable
- Short mounting legs
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- White finish
- Bridge position configuration
The Hades Gates combines Seymour Duncan's proven engineering with straightforward installation and reliable performance across demanding playing styles.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB White is a high-output bridge humbucker built for metal, hard rock, and modern high-gain playing, delivering articulate definition and warm harmonics without losing sustain or responsiveness to your pick dynamics. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with an Alnico 2 magnet and 8.8K resistance, it installs easily into most bolt-on guitars and holds its own against comparable models like the EMG 81 and JB while offering controlled aggression that cuts through a dense mix on stage. Choose this pickup if you need a reliable, punchy workhorse for high-gain rigs that still lets your technique shine through.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Modern High-Gain
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Hades Gates TB White is designed for metal, hard rock, modern high-gain, and progressive styles. It excels in high-gain contexts but is not optimized for jazz, blues, or country playing.
What's the DC resistance and output level?
This bridge pickup has 8.8K DC resistance, delivering high output with natural breakup and definition. It balances aggressive tone with responsiveness to pick dynamics and playing technique.
Will this pickup fit my guitar?
The Hades Gates features short mounting legs and a compact form factor for straightforward installation across most bolt-on neck guitars in the bridge position. It comes with a 4-conductor cable for flexible wiring configurations.
What magnet type does it use?
This pickup is built around an Alnico 2 bar magnet, which produces warm, musical harmonic content while maintaining tight articulation across the frequency spectrum.
Where is this pickup made?
Each Hades Gates is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, and meets Seymour Duncan's exacting assembly standards for reliable performance.
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