Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer Pickup Set
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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
- 11108-96-StrGzr
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer Pickup Set
The Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer pairing delivers a versatile tonal foundation that cuts through on stage with aggressive bridge definition and articulate neck warmth. This hand-built set excels in high-gain applications while maintaining clarity across the frequency spectrum, making it equally at home in modern metal and contemporary rock contexts. The combination of ceramic and Alnico 5 magnets creates a balanced dynamic response without sacrificing presence or sustain—essential for live reliability and recording punch.
Tone & Construction
The bridge Nazgul (13.6k ohms DCR) channels ceramic magnet aggression into tight, controlled articulation ideal for palm-muted rhythms and lead work that projects in a full band mix. The neck Sentient (7.75k ohms DCR) uses an Alnico 5 bar magnet to deliver warmer, more responsive single-note definition while retaining harmonic complexity—a marked contrast that prevents the set from sounding one-dimensional and locks in with your touch.
Engineering & Wiring
Both pickups employ vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal, critical for high-output installations and extended sustain passages where feedback control matters on stage. The 4-conductor lead wires support series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, granting you flexibility to voice the set to your specific instrument characteristics and amplifier pairings for gigs or studio sessions.
Key Features
- Bridge pickup DCR: 13.6k ohms
- Neck pickup DCR: 7.75k ohms
- Bridge magnet: Ceramic
- Neck magnet: Alnico 5 bar
- Humbucker configuration (bridge and neck set)
- 4-conductor lead wires for flexible wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Passive design
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Includes 4-conductor shielded cable
This Santa Barbara–built set represents Seymour Duncan's refined understanding of passive humbucker design, balancing high-output aggression with articulate note definition across demanding playing styles—road-tested reliability for gigging musicians who demand consistency night after night.
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At a Glance
The Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer is a hand-built humbucker pair that pairs an aggressive ceramic-magnet bridge pickup with a warm Alnico 5 neck pickup, engineered for metal and hard rock without sacrificing clarity or note definition. Built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting to eliminate feedback, these pickups deliver tight palm-muted articulation, harmonic complexity, and responsive single-note detail across drop tunings and high-gain rigs. The 4-conductor wiring lets you dial in series, parallel, or split-coil voicing to match your instrument and amp.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the bridge and neck pickups in this set?
The bridge Nazgul uses a ceramic magnet and 13.6k ohms DCR for tight, controlled articulation ideal for palm-muted rhythms and lead definition. The neck Sentient uses an Alnico 5 bar magnet and 7.75k ohms DCR for a warmer, more responsive tone while maintaining harmonic complexity and single-note clarity.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups excel in metal, hard rock, progressive, and drop-tuning applications where high output and articulate note definition are essential. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or country playing styles.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor lead wire support?
The 4-conductor leads support series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, allowing you to voice the pickups to match your specific instrument characteristics and amplifier pairing.
Will these pickups work with my existing humbucker cavity?
Yes—the nickel silver bottom plate and passive design integrate seamlessly into standard humbucker cavities without modification or additional electronics required.
How does vacuum wax potting improve performance?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, which is critical for extended sustain passages and high-output playing in distorted contexts.
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 $20 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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