Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Black Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11108-49-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Black Pickup Set
The Pearly Gates Black delivers the classic warmth and articulation that defined a generation of rock tones, now finished in elegant black covers. These pickups balance vintage character with modern clarity, responding dynamically to pick attack while maintaining musical breakup at moderate volumes. A matched neck and bridge pair wound on Seymour's original Leesona winding machine, they're solid performers for classic rock, blues, and hard rock rigs that need to cut through live without sacrificing feel.
Tone & Output Character
The Alnico 2 bar magnets and carefully balanced DC resistance ratings — 7.3k neck and 8.35k bridge — produce midrange-forward tones with smooth highs and present lows that sit well in a mix on stage. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring clean operation at any volume without feedback artifacts, a critical advantage for live gigging.
Construction & Wiring
Molded ABS plastic bobbins and nickel silver bottom plates provide durability for road use alongside plain enamel wire for tonal authenticity. The four-conductor lead wires accommodate series, parallel, and split configurations, with a matching hookup cable included for straightforward installation and swaps.
Key Features
- Magnet type: Alnico 2 bar
- DC Resistance: 7.3k (neck), 8.35k (bridge)
- Bobbins: Molded ABS plastic
- Wire: Plain enamel
- Bottom plates: Nickel silver
- Lead wire: 4-conductor for multiple wiring options
- Processing: Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Bridge available in standard humbucker and Trembucker spacing
- Wound on Seymour Duncan's original Leesona winding machine
- Includes four-conductor hookup cable
The Pearly Gates Black set combines proven vintage voicing with modern construction techniques, delivering reliable performance and classic tone in a visually refined package that's built to tour.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Black is a matched neck-and-bridge humbucker set that captures classic rock and blues warmth with modern clarity and dynamic response. Built with Alnico 2 magnets and wound on Seymour Duncan's original Leesona machine, these pickups deliver midrange-forward tone, smooth highs, and articulate breakup that cuts through live mixes without feeding back. Choose this set if you want vintage character with reliable, road-ready construction for classic rock, blues, and hard rock without venturing into modern metal territory.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Pearly Gates Black and other Seymour Duncan classics?
The Pearly Gates Black delivers the same classic warmth and articulation as the original Pearly Gates but in a modern black cover for visual refinement. The tone profile remains midrange-forward with smooth highs and present lows, using the same Alnico 2 magnets and original Leesona winding process that defined the line.
Will these pickups work in my guitar, and what wiring options do I have?
The set includes both standard humbucker and Trembucker bridge spacing options, so confirm which your guitar requires before ordering. The four-conductor lead wires support series, parallel, and split configurations, giving you flexibility in how you wire them into your instrument; a matching hookup cable is included.
Are these pickups good for metal or high-gain applications?
No—these pickups are optimized for classic rock, blues, and hard rock. Their midrange-forward, vintage-warm character is not designed for modern metal or djent styles, which typically demand higher output and different frequency response.
What output level should I expect?
The neck pickup has 7.3k DC resistance and the bridge has 8.35k, placing them in a moderate output range that balances sensitivity to pick dynamics with clean, articulate tone. They're not high-gain pickups but respond musically to increased amplifier gain.
Will these pickups be free from feedback or squeal?
Yes—they are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic squeal, ensuring clean operation at any volume without feedback artifacts, making them reliable for stage and studio use.
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