Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Neck, Nickel 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
- 11305-04-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Neck, Nickel Cover Pickup
The Psyclone Hot Neck delivers articulate, controlled output in a compact Filter'Tron-style format for players who demand clarity without sacrificing presence on stage. This hum-cancelling pickup maintains tonal definition across the frequency range while rejecting unwanted noise, making it a reliable choice for both recording and live performance.
Design & Construction
Built by hand in Santa Barbara, CA, this pickup combines a nickel cover finish with purposeful engineering to minimize mud while retaining harmonic complexity. The lower output wind keeps notes separated and articulate—essential for neck positions where you need clarity to cut through the mix and sustain to hold a line.
Compatibility & Installation
The Psyclone Hot Neck fits guitars routed for Filter'Tron-style pickups and ships with hardware for both direct mounting and pickup-ring mounting configurations. A single conductor lead wire simplifies wiring and integration into most guitar electronics.
Key Features
- Filter'Tron style pickup format
- Compatible with Filter'Tron-routed guitars
- Lower output wind design for clarity and definition
- Hum-cancelling construction
- Single conductor lead wire
- Nickel cover finish
- Direct mount and pickup-ring mounting hardware included
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA
This pickup excels in neck positions where controlled output and articulation take precedence, delivering the signature Seymour Duncan build quality and sonic character expected from a hand-wound design—proven reliability for gigging and touring musicians.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot Neck is a hand-wound, hum-cancelling Filter'Tron-style pickup engineered for articulate, controlled output without mud—ideal for neck positions on semi-hollow or Filter'Tron-routed guitars. Built for intermediate to advanced players gigging jazz, blues, and studio sessions, it delivers clarity and note separation while rejecting hum, making it dependable for both stage and recording. Choose it when you need a neck pickup that cuts through without muddy low-end and stays quiet under stage lights.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Studio Sessions, Home Recording, Live Performance, Jazz, Blues |
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| Tonal character | Articulate, controlled output, clarity, hum-cancelling, harmonic complexity |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Thrash Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitars does this pickup fit?
The Psyclone Hot Neck is designed for guitars routed for Filter'Tron-style pickups and ships with hardware for both direct mounting and pickup-ring mounting configurations, so installation fits most Filter'Tron-compatible setups.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or heavy genres?
No, the Psyclone Hot Neck is optimized for jazz, blues, studio sessions, and live performance with controlled output and clarity; it is not designed for metal, thrash metal, or djent applications.
What does 'lower output wind' mean for tone?
A lower output wind prioritizes articulation, note separation, and harmonic complexity over raw volume, making it ideal for neck positions where clarity and definition matter as much as sustain.
How does hum-cancelling help in the recording studio and on stage?
The hum-cancelling construction rejects unwanted electrical noise while maintaining tonal definition, so you get cleaner recordings and quieter stage performance without sacrificing presence or frequency response.
What hardware is included for installation?
The pickup ships with hardware for both direct mounting and pickup-ring mounting configurations, plus a single conductor lead wire that simplifies wiring into most guitar electronics.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $11 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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