Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient Toxic Yellow Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11108-96-TxcYllw
Description
Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient Toxic Yellow Pickup Set
The Nazgul/Sentient pairing delivers a dynamic high-output bridge and articulate neck combination that cuts through on stage with clarity across the frequency spectrum. The Toxic Yellow finish catches the eye under lights while the pickups themselves excel in modern and classic heavy music, offering tight low-end definition paired with expressive midrange character. The contrast between ceramic and Alnico magnets creates a balanced set that maintains definition at volume during live gigs.
Magnet & Output Characteristics
The Nazgul bridge pickup uses a large ceramic magnet for aggressive output and focused articulation that punches through a mix, while the Sentient neck pickup employs an Alnico 5 bar magnet for warmer, more responsive tone that stays musical under your fingers. This asymmetrical magnet pairing ensures the bridge cuts through without sacrificing the neck's musicality and sustain during live performance.
Construction & Reliability
Hand-built in the Santa Barbara, CA factory, these pickups are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal—critical for gigging musicians who need rock-solid performance night after night. The 4-conductor lead wire on both pickups enables multiple wiring configurations, allowing you to customize split-coil or series/parallel switching to dial in your exact sound.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker design for true analog tone
- Nazgul bridge: Large ceramic magnet, high-output aggression
- Sentient neck: Alnico 5 bar magnet, warm and responsive character
- 6-string pickup set (neck and bridge pair)
- Nickel silver bottom plate for clarity and sustain
- 4-conductor lead wire for wiring flexibility
- Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates squealing
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Made in the United States
- Toxic Yellow cosmetic finish
This pairing stands as a road-ready choice for players seeking articulate, high-output performance with the durability and dependability of American-made construction.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient set pairs a ceramic-magnet bridge pickup for aggressive, cutting output with an Alnico neck pickup for warm, responsive feel—hand-built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting to eliminate feedback. Designed for metal, djent, and progressive players who need definition at stage volume without sacrificing musicality in the neck position. Choose this set for the asymmetrical magnet approach that delivers tight low-end articulation and expressive mids whether you're palm-muting riffs or hitting sustaining leads.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Nazgul bridge and Sentient neck in this set?
The Nazgul bridge uses a large ceramic magnet for high-output aggression and focused articulation, while the Sentient neck employs an Alnico 5 bar magnet for warmer, more responsive tone and sustain. This asymmetrical pairing ensures the bridge cuts through without sacrificing the neck's musicality.
Can I use these pickups for genres other than metal?
These pickups are optimized for metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent styles. Their high-output character and tight low-end focus make them less suitable for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
What wiring options do the 4-conductor leads provide?
The 4-conductor lead wire on both pickups enables you to configure split-coil switching, series/parallel switching, or other custom wiring schemes to tailor the pickup behavior to your rig's needs.
Are these pickups built to handle high-volume live use?
Yes. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal, these pickups maintain definition and articulation at stage volume without unwanted noise.
What is the Toxic Yellow finish?
Toxic Yellow is the cosmetic color of this pickup set, offering a visually striking appearance while the pickups deliver their signature tone characteristics.
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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