Seymour Duncan High Voltage Humbucker Nickel Cover Pickup Set
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11104-04-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan High Voltage Humbucker Nickel Cover Pickup Set
The High Voltage Humbucker set delivers aggressive, articulate tone with refined midrange character. These pickups are engineered for players who demand clarity and punch without sacrificing traditional humbucker warmth, making them equally at home in modern rock, metal, and blues-influenced applications.
Tone & Output Character
The Alnico 2 magnet configuration produces a smooth, vocal midrange response with balanced treble definition. The bridge pickup's degaussed design reduces magnetic pull on the strings, allowing for faster note articulation and cleaner string separation—particularly valuable for lead work and complex chord voicings.
Construction & Specifications
Built with lightly aged nickel covers that resist sweat corrosion, these pickups maintain their visual character through years of heavy use on stage. The neck pickup measures 7.7k ohms while the bridge pickup rates at 8.6k ohms, delivering sufficient output for high-gain applications without excessive compression or loss of dynamics—essential for cut and definition in a live mix.
Key Features
- Humbucker pickup set (neck and bridge)
- Alnico 2 magnet type
- Neck pickup DC resistance: 7.7k ohms
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 8.6k ohms
- Lightly aged nickel cover material
- Sweat corrosion resistant cover finish
- Bridge pickup degaussed for articulation
- High-output design suitable for rock and metal
This set represents a road-proven design that balances modern high-gain capability with the tonal refinement and stage reliability serious gigging musicians demand.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan High Voltage Humbucker Nickel Cover Pickup Set delivers aggressive, articulate tone engineered for modern rock, metal, and blues—with a vocal midrange and balanced treble that cuts through high-gain rigs without losing dynamics. The bridge pickup's degaussed design keeps note separation crisp and fast for lead work, while the Alnico 2 magnets maintain traditional warmth even at high output levels. Built with aged nickel covers that resist sweat corrosion, these are road-ready pickups designed for gigging musicians who need clarity and punch night after night.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Modern Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Lead Work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups suitable for metal and hard rock, or are they better for blues?
These pickups are designed equally for modern rock, metal, hard rock, and blues-influenced playing. The high output (7.7k neck, 8.6k bridge ohms) and aggressive voicing make them excellent for high-gain applications, while the Alnico 2 magnet and vocal midrange keep them musical enough for blues lead work and complex chord voicings.
What does the degaussed bridge pickup do?
The degaussed bridge design reduces magnetic pull on the strings, allowing for faster note articulation and cleaner string separation—particularly valuable for fast lead work and clearly defined chord voicings in high-gain contexts.
How do these compare to other Seymour Duncan models like the JB or 59?
The High Voltage bridges the gap between the JB Model and 59: it delivers more articulation and treble definition than the 59 while maintaining cleaner dynamics than the JB, making it versatile across modern rock, metal, and blues without favoring any single genre.
Will these pickups survive heavy touring and sweat exposure?
Yes—the lightly aged nickel covers are specifically engineered to resist sweat corrosion, so they maintain their visual character and tonal stability through years of heavy use and road conditions.
What's included in this set?
This is a complete humbucker set with neck and bridge pickups, both ready to install into any standard humbucker routing.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $21 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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