Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11108-96-StrGzr
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 Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer is a hand-built humbucker set engineered for metal and hard rock, pairing a ceramic-magnet bridge pickup (13.6k ohms) with an Alnico 5 neck pickup (7.75k ohms) to deliver tight, controlled aggression on rhythm work while maintaining warm, articulate clarity for leads. The vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback on high-gain rigs, and the 4-conductor wiring lets you dial in series, parallel, or split-coil configurations to match your guitar and amp. This is the choice for gigging musicians and players working in drop tunings who need extended sustain and presence without sacrificing note definition.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
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 at 13.6k ohms DCR for tight, aggressive articulation in high-gain contexts. The neck Sentient employs an Alnico 5 bar magnet at 7.75k ohms DCR, delivering warmer, more responsive single-note definition while keeping harmonic complexity intact—preventing a one-dimensional sound across the range.
Will these pickups cause feedback on high-gain setups?
No. Both pickups are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal, which is critical when running extended sustain passages or high-output amplifier configurations.
Can I reconfigure the wiring on these pickups?
Yes. Both pickups come with 4-conductor lead wires that support series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, giving you flexibility to voice the set to your specific guitar and amplifier pairing.
What genres and tunings are these pickups designed for?
The Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive contexts, particularly with drop tunings. They are not voiced for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
What's included with the pickup set?
Each set includes both the bridge and neck pickups, a 4-conductor shielded cable, and nickel silver bottom plates. Installation hardware is not included.
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