Seymour Duncan Set, Mustaine Thrash Factor Black Nickel 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
- 11108-18-BNc
Description
Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Set – Black Nickel
This signature pickup set delivers the aggressive, articulate tone that defines modern metal and hard rock. The pairing of a vintage-voiced neck pickup with an overwound bridge model gives you clarity in lower registers and cutting sustain up top—a combination built specifically for heavy riffing and technical lead work on stage.
Tone & Electronics
The SH-1n '59 model neck pickup features an Alnico V bar magnet with 8.13 kΩ DC resistance, delivering warm, balanced output with definition for rhythm work that sits well in a live mix. The Thrash Factor bridge pickup runs hotter at 16.4 kΩ DC resistance with an Alnico V magnet, producing focused highs and aggressive bite ideal for lead articulation, palm-muted aggression, and cutting through a full band on the road.
Construction & Design
Both pickups are hand-built in Santa Barbara, California using four-conductor wiring for flexible splitting and coil-tap options to shape your tone for different venues and setlists. The set arrives finished in black nickel hardware, matching Dave Mustaine's signature aesthetic while ensuring corrosion resistance and a professional appearance that holds up through touring and gigging.
Key Features
- SH-1n '59 model neck pickup with Alnico V bar magnet
- Thrash Factor modified bridge pickup with Alnico V magnet
- Neck pickup DC resistance: 8.13 kΩ
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 16.4 kΩ
- Four-conductor cable for coil-splitting and tonal flexibility
- Standard string spacing (neck and bridge)
- Black nickel hardware finish
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Both pickups printed with Dave Mustaine signature
- Available in additional finishes: gold, nickel, matte black, white, and zebra
This set represents Seymour Duncan's collaboration with a metal icon, combining proven vintage voicing with modern high-output aggression for gigging musicians and serious players demanding reliability and tone that survives the road.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Mustaine Thrash Factor Set pairs a warm, articulate neck pickup with an overwound bridge model engineered for metal and hard rock—delivering cutting sustain, aggressive highs, and clear low-end definition across drop tunings and heavy riffing. Built by hand in Santa Barbara with four-conductor wiring for coil-tap flexibility, these Alnico V pickups are road-tested for the demands of technical lead work and palm-muted aggression. Choose this set for reliable, signature-level tone that cuts through a live mix and stands up to the rigors of touring.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this set different from standard Seymour Duncan pickups?
This is a signature collaboration with Dave Mustaine, pairing a vintage-voiced SH-1n '59 neck pickup (8.13 kΩ) with a custom Thrash Factor bridge pickup (16.4 kΩ). The combination is specifically voiced for metal and hard rock—warm, balanced lows and articulate, cutting highs—rather than general-purpose tones.
Can I use coil-splitting or coil-tapping with these pickups?
Yes. Both pickups ship with four-conductor wiring, which allows flexible splitting and coil-tap options when wired into a compatible switching system.
What genres and tunings is this set best suited for?
These pickups are optimized for metal, hard rock, and thrash metal, especially in drop tunings where the clear lower registers and cutting sustain excel. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Are these pickups hand-built, and where are they made?
Yes, both pickups are hand-built in Santa Barbara, California using Alnico V bar magnets and arrive finished in black nickel hardware for corrosion resistance and a professional appearance.
What string spacing do these pickups use?
Both the neck and bridge pickups use standard string spacing, compatible with most modern electric guitar bridge and neck positions.
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