Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient Matte Black Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11108-95-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient Matte Black Pickup Set
The Pegasus/Sentient pairing delivers articulate, controlled output with enough headroom for tight, defined lows and vocal mids. Built for gigging musicians and studio players who demand clarity and precision without sacrificing punch, this set maintains definition across drop tunings and standard tuning equally well, regardless of genre.
Tone & Output Character
The bridge Pegasus (12.5 kΩ) produces aggressive attack with controlled sustain, while the neck Sentient (7.75 kΩ) balances warmth and articulation for smooth lead work. The resonant peaks at 5.16 kHz (bridge) and 6.48 kHz (neck) ensure each pickup cuts through a live mix without harshness, delivering punchy fundamentals and defined harmonic content across the frequency spectrum.
Construction & Materials
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, each pickup uses Alnico 5 Bar magnets and nickel silver bottom plates for reliable stage performance and consistent tonal response. The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures stable operation even under load, critical for dependable live use.
Key Features
- Dual Coil Humbucker design — bridge and neck positions
- Bridge DC Resistance: 12.5 kΩ
- Neck DC Resistance: 7.75 kΩ
- Alnico 5 Bar magnets
- Nickel silver bottom plates
- Bridge Resonant Peak: 5.16 kHz
- Neck Resonant Peak: 6.48 kHz
- 4-Conductor cable configuration
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Matte Black finish
This set combines Seymour Duncan's proven engineering with versatile output specs that translate reliably to both modern platforms and classic instruments.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient set pairs a 12.5k bridge humbucker with articulate aggression and a 7.5k neck pickup for smooth, vocal lead work—hand-built in Santa Barbara with Alnico 5 magnets and vacuum wax potting for feedback-free operation on stage and in the studio. Modern high-output humbuckers engineered for clarity and precision rather than raw aggression, these pickups excel in drop tunings, progressive metal, and hard rock where defined lows and punchy mids cut through without harshness. Choose this set if you want controlled dynamics, tight articulation, and reliable performance across gigging and recording without trading tonal definition for output.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Pegasus bridge and Sentient neck pickup?
The bridge Pegasus (12.5 kΩ) delivers aggressive attack with controlled sustain and a 5.16 kHz resonant peak for cutting punch, while the neck Sentient (7.75 kΩ) balances warmth and articulation with a 6.48 kHz peak for smooth, vocal lead work. Together they provide clarity and precision across both positions without sacrificing low-end definition or midrange presence.
Are these pickups suitable for drop tunings and modern metal?
Yes—the tight, defined low end and punchy fundamentals make the Pegasus/Sentient set ideal for drop tunings and metal, while the articulate output prevents mud and maintains clarity even with heavy play. The controlled sustain and vocal mids ensure riffs and leads cut through dense mixes.
What genres or playing styles should I avoid with these pickups?
These are engineered for modern, high-output applications and are not optimized for traditional jazz or acoustic folk contexts where a warmer, less aggressive tone profile is typically preferred.
What does vacuum wax potting do?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures stable operation under load, making these pickups reliable and noise-free whether you're recording or playing live at volume.
What's included and how do I install this set?
The set includes bridge and neck humbuckers with 4-conductor cable configuration, designed to drop into standard humbucker routing on most electric guitars. Installation requires basic soldering knowledge or a qualified technician.
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