Seymour Duncan Set, Slash 2.0 Nickel 4-Conductor SE 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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- 11104-20-Nc-4c-bpSh
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Nickel 4-Conductor SE Pickup Set
The Slash 2.0 Nickel delivers a punchy, articulate response with enough gain to cut through without sacrificing note definition—built for players who need clarity across high-output rock and blues gigs. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with Alnico 2 magnets and a hotter winding, this set brings signature character with real tonal shaping options. The 4-conductor configuration unlocks coil splitting, series/parallel wiring, and phase switching, giving you substantial sonic flexibility from a single pickup pairing that stays reliable on stage night after night.
Tone & Electronics
Alnico 2 magnets paired with a hotter winding yield aggressive output without brittleness, while wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback for tight, controlled sustain under live conditions. The 4-conductor cable enables coil splitting and series/parallel switching, letting you dial in everything from crystalline single-coil textures to full humbucker authority from the same hardware—useful when your rig needs to pull multiple tones from one guitar.
Construction & Materials
Nickel silver bottom plate and internal maple spacer with paper tape contribute to the pickup's focused frequency response and structural integrity. Short mounting brackets allow direct body mounting without routing modifications on most modern instruments, keeping setup simple and dependable.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 magnet construction
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor cable for coil splitting, series/parallel, and phase switching
- Hotter winding for elevated output
- Wax potting for feedback-free operation
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara
- Maple spacer and paper tape internal components
- Short mounting brackets for direct body mounting
- Bridge pickup DCR: 9.38k
- Neck pickup DCR: 8.8k
This set combines signature aggression with modern wiring flexibility, making it a proven choice for gigging players and collectors seeking both character and configuration options without compromise.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Nickel is a hand-built, high-output humbucker set with Alnico 2 magnets that delivers punchy, articulate tone ideal for hard rock, blues, and metal players who need clarity and sustain without mud. The 4-conductor configuration unlocks coil splitting and series/parallel switching, giving you tonal flexibility from a single pickup pairing while the wax potting keeps feedback tight and controlled on stage. Short mounting brackets make installation straightforward on most guitars without body routing.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4-conductor wiring and why does it matter?
4-conductor wiring unlocks coil splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal from a single pickup set. This lets you dial in everything from thin, articulate single-coil textures to full humbucker punch without needing multiple pickups or hardware changes.
Will these pickups fit my guitar without routing or modification?
Short mounting brackets allow direct body mounting on most modern instruments without routing modifications. Check your guitar's existing pickup cavity and mounting holes to confirm compatibility before installation.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups designed for?
The Slash 2.0 Nickel excels in hard rock, blues, rock, and metal applications where punchy, high-output tone with tight sustain and note clarity are priorities. They are not optimized for jazz or folk music.
How do these compare to the Seymour Duncan JB and 59?
The Slash 2.0 sits between the JB and 59 in character—it offers more articulation and focus than the 59 while maintaining aggressive output similar to the JB, plus the added versatility of 4-conductor wiring for coil splitting and switching options.
What makes the Alnico 2 magnet and wax potting important for tone?
Alnico 2 magnets paired with a hotter winding deliver aggressive output without brittleness, while wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback for tight, controlled sustain—critical for heavy playing and maintaining clarity at high volumes.
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