Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Bridge, Gold Cover Pickup
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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
- 11305-05-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot Bridge Pickup – Gold Cover
The Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot is a high-output humbucker-sized pickup engineered to cut through a live mix with articulate aggression and definition. This bridge model delivers raw power with controlled dynamics—it responds directly to your pick attack and playing technique, rewarding precision across all intensities. The gold cover adds vintage character while maintaining the pickup's aggressive sonic edge on stage and in the studio.
Tone & Output Character
Built around double-thickness Alnico V bar magnets, this pickup punches through with substantial midrange presence and upper-end brightness that sits well in a full band context. The 8.19k ohm DC resistance puts it in the hot category, delivering increased output and gain without muddiness—perfect for high-gain rigs and modern rock where definition matters as much as power.
Construction & Wiring
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features 4-conductor wiring for flexible installation and coil-tapping capability if your guitar's electronics support it. The gold cover provides both classic visual character and shielding while maintaining sonic clarity that won't get lost in dense arrangements.
Key Features
- 4-conductor wiring for flexible installation and coil-tap compatibility
- Alnico V magnet construction with double-thickness bar magnets
- DC Resistance: 8.19k ohm
- High-output bridge model tuned for aggression and articulation
- Gold cover finish
- Humbucker-sized format
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Designed for rock, metal, and high-gain applications
- Responsive to pick dynamics and playing technique
This is a bridge pickup built for gigging musicians and working players demanding authoritative output and harmonic definition in loud band contexts and high-pressure venues.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot is a high-output bridge pickup hand-built in California with Alnico V magnets and 8.19k ohm resistance, engineered for rock, metal, and high-gain playing where clarity and aggression matter equally. Its articulate midrange punch and upper-end brightness cut through dense mixes without muddiness, responding dynamically to pick attack and playing intensity on stage. The 4-conductor wiring adds coil-tap flexibility, and the gold cover delivers classic looks while maintaining sonic aggression—a dependable choice for gigging musicians who need authoritative presence in loud band contexts.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ High-gain applications
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DC resistance and output level of this pickup?
The Psyclone Hot has 8.19k ohm DC resistance, positioning it in the hot/high-output category. This level delivers increased gain suitable for high-gain rigs and metal or modern rock applications without introducing muddiness into dense mixes.
Does this pickup support coil tapping?
Yes, the Psyclone Hot features 4-conductor wiring that enables coil-tapping capability if your guitar's electronics support it. This adds flexibility for adjusting the pickup's output and tone in performance or studio settings.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Psyclone Hot is engineered for rock, metal, and high-gain applications where articulation and presence are essential. It is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk contexts, as its character is built around aggressive output and midrange punch.
What magnet construction does the Psyclone Hot use?
The pickup uses double-thickness Alnico V bar magnets, which generate substantial midrange punch and upper-end brightness while maintaining harmonic definition and controlled dynamics across varying pick intensity.
Is this pickup hand-built, and does the gold cover affect tone?
Yes, the Psyclone Hot is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California. The gold cover provides classic visual character and shielding while maintaining sonic clarity and the pickup's aggressive tone character.
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 $12 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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