Seymour Duncan Set, Nazgul/Sentient, Red/Black 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
- 11108-96-RB
Description
Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient Red/Black Pickup Set
The Nazgul/Sentient pairing delivers aggressive bridge articulation paired with warm, responsive neck clarity. This combination excels in high-gain contexts while maintaining definition and separation across the frequency spectrum. The set's hand-built construction and vacuum potting ensure reliable performance without noise or feedback artifacts.
Tonal Character & Output
The bridge Nazgul employs a large ceramic bar magnet with 13.6k DCR for punchy, articulate aggression that cuts through dense mixes. The neck Sentient uses an Alnico 5 bar magnet at 7.75k DCR, providing warmth and harmonic complexity with excellent dynamic response. This asymmetrical design preserves clarity in both positions without sacrificing sustain or definition.
Construction & Reliability
Both pickups are hand-built at Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara facility and feature vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic squealing. The 4-conductor shielded lead wire enables series, parallel, and split-coil wiring configurations, while nickel silver bottom plates ensure consistent magnetic coupling and durability through rigorous stage use.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker set configuration for 6-string guitars
- Bridge pickup: Large ceramic bar magnet, 13.6k DCR
- Neck pickup: Alnico 5 bar magnet, 7.75k DCR
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- 4-conductor shielded lead wire for flexible wiring options
- Nickel silver bottom plate material
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Red and black finish
Built to handle modern high-gain playing with the clarity and separation needed for tight band contexts and recording. This set delivers the output and construction serious players depend on night after night.
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At a Glance
The Nazgul/Sentient is a hand-built passive humbucker set pairing an aggressive ceramic-magnet bridge pickup with a warm Alnico 5 neck pickup—designed for metal, djent, and hard rock players who need cut-through articulation and definition without sacrificing dynamic response. Built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting and 4-conductor wiring, it handles high-gain aggression on stage while staying squealing and feedback-free, making it a road-ready choice for gigging musicians.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this set best suited for?
The Nazgul/Sentient excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive contexts where aggressive bridge articulation and clarity matter. It is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk playing styles.
What's the difference between the bridge and neck pickups in this set?
The bridge Nazgul uses a large ceramic bar magnet with 13.6k DCR for punchy, cutting aggression. The neck Sentient employs an Alnico 5 magnet at 7.75k DCR, offering warmth, harmonic complexity, and excellent dynamic response while maintaining clarity.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor lead wire enable?
The 4-conductor shielded lead wire supports series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, giving you flexibility to voice the pickups to your amp and playing style.
How does vacuum wax potting benefit these pickups?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squealing and feedback artifacts, ensuring reliable, quiet operation even in high-gain settings on stage or in the studio.
Are these pickups hand-built, and where are they made?
Yes—both pickups are hand-built at Seymour Duncan's facility in Santa Barbara, California, and feature nickel silver bottom plates for consistent magnetic coupling and durability.
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