Seymour Duncan Set, Slash 2.0 Black Nickel 4-Conductor SE Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11104-20-BNc-4c-bpSh
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Black Nickel 4-Conductor Pickup Set
The Slash 2.0 delivers a punchy, articulate voice with controlled aggression—built for players who need clarity and cut without sacrificing warmth on stage or in the studio. This 4-conductor configuration opens up advanced wiring options, allowing coil-splitting, series/parallel switching, or phase reversal for tonal versatility that goes beyond standard humbucker operation. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, these pickups pair classic Alnico II warmth with modern articulation for a reliable, road-ready tone.
Tone & Electronics
The Alnico II magnet and nickel silver bottom plate create a balanced frequency response with natural sustain and definition across the fretboard. 4-conductor wiring enables switching between coil-split, series/parallel, and phase-reverse modes, giving you multiple tonal characters from a single pickup set without rewiring—critical flexibility for gigging musicians who need options without tape and soldering between songs.
Construction & Design
Wax-potted for feedback resistance and featuring a maple spacer with paper tape construction, these pickups are built to tight specifications and hand-assembled in Santa Barbara. The black nickel finish on the bottom plate provides both visual distinction and tonal shaping, while the dual-pickup set covers both neck and bridge positions with consistent performance night after night.
Key Features
- Hand built in Santa Barbara
- Alnico II magnet
- 4-conductor wiring for advanced switching options
- Enables coil-splitting, series/parallel, and phase reversal
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Maple spacer construction
- Paper tape insulation
- Wax potted for feedback resistance
- 2-pickup humbucking set for 6-string electric guitars
- Black nickel finish
This Slash 2.0 set delivers the aggressive tone and switching flexibility gigging musicians expect from a modern, dependable high-output humbucker platform.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Black Nickel is a hand-built, high-output humbucker set engineered for hard rock and metal players who need punch, articulation, and controlled aggression on stage and in the studio. The 4-conductor wiring unlocks coil-splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal—giving you multiple tonal characters from one pickup set without rewiring. Alnico II magnets and nickel silver construction deliver warm sustain with natural definition, making these pickups reliable workhorses for gigging musicians and demanding studio sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 4-conductor wiring mean, and how does it benefit my tone?
4-conductor wiring allows you to access advanced switching modes—coil-splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal—without rewiring your guitar. This gives you multiple tonal characters from a single pickup set, expanding your sonic range from warm and articulate to aggressive and cutting.
Are these pickups suitable for genres outside hard rock and metal?
These pickups are optimized for hard rock, metal, and rock genres where punch and controlled aggression are priorities. They are not recommended for jazz, folk, or country styles, which typically benefit from different voicing and output characteristics.
What makes the Alnico II magnet and nickel silver bottom plate important?
The Alnico II magnet delivers warm, natural sustain, while the nickel silver bottom plate balances frequency response and adds visual distinction. Together, they create a warm yet articulate tone with excellent definition across the fretboard.
Are these hand-built, and how does construction affect performance?
Yes, these pickups are hand-built in Santa Barbara with wax-potting for feedback resistance, maple spacer construction, and paper tape insulation. This tight-tolerance assembly ensures consistent, reliable performance for touring and studio use.
What guitars are these compatible with?
This is a 2-pickup humbucking set designed for 6-string electric guitars with standard humbucker routing in the neck and bridge positions. Verify your guitar's humbucker cavity size and wiring harness compatibility before installation.
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