Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Black Pickup Set
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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
- 11104-20-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Black Pickup Set
The Slash 2.0 Black pickups deliver the articulate, dynamic response that defined hard rock and metal tones in the 1980s and beyond. Built for high-gain stages where clarity and aggression must coexist, these humbuckers maintain note definition even under heavy compression and distortion. Designed to exacting standards with premium materials, this set represents Seymour Duncan's refined approach to classic humbucker design for working musicians who demand reliability and tonal consistency night after night.
Tonal Character & Output
The combination of Alnico II magnets and moderate DC resistance ratings—9.38k bridge and 8.8k neck—produces pickups that respond accurately to pick attack and finger dynamics while cutting through a full band mix. This voicing excels at both rhythmic crunch and sustained lead lines without sacrificing the note separation that keeps your playing legible in a live room, making these pickups suited for genres demanding punch and presence.
Construction & Wiring
Each pickup features a nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs for secure installation and consistent tonal coupling to your guitar body across multiple gigs and venues. The 4-conductor wiring opens up multiple configuration options to dial in your exact sound, while vacuum wax potting and maple spacer construction eliminate feedback issues and ensure these pickups stay stable and dependable through years of road use.
Key Features
- Alnico II magnet for dynamic frequency response
- Bridge pickup: 9.38k DCR
- Neck pickup: 8.8k DCR
- 4-conductor wiring for flexible configurations
- Nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Maple spacer and paper tape materials
- Single conductor braided lead wire
- Two humbucking pickups for 6-string guitar
- Black cover finish
The Slash 2.0 Black set combines proven Alnico II magnetics with robust construction to deliver the tonal foundation and road-tested durability gigging musicians depend on.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Black pickups deliver articulate, punchy high-gain tones rooted in 1980s hard rock and metal tradition, built on Alnico II magnets and moderate output (9.38k bridge, 8.8k neck) that cut through with note separation even at extreme gain levels. These humbuckers excel for rhythm crunch and lead work on a stage, offering the controlled aggression and frequency clarity that gigging rock and metal players demand without muddying complex chord voicings. Vacuum wax-potted construction, nickel silver base plates, and 4-conductor wiring ensure reliability and tonal consistency night after night, making them a solid upgrade for intermediate to pro players chasing that balanced articulate-yet-aggressive tone.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Thrash Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What output level are the Slash 2.0 Black pickups, and are they suitable for high-gain playing?
The bridge pickup measures 9.38k DCR and the neck 8.8k DCR—moderate output that delivers controlled gain without losing note definition, making them ideal for high-gain hard rock and metal while maintaining articulation across the frequency spectrum.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups are optimized for hard rock, metal, thrash metal, and rock genres. They are not designed for jazz, folk, or country applications, where their aggressive tonal character and high-gain voicing would be mismatched.
What is included in this set, and do the pickups come with wiring options?
The set includes two humbucking pickups with black covers, nickel silver bottom plates, and 4-conductor wiring that allows flexible configuration options. Installation hardware and a single conductor braided lead wire are included.
How are these pickups constructed for long-term reliability?
Each pickup features vacuum wax potting to prevent microphonic feedback, maple spacer and paper tape materials for structural integrity, and nickel silver bottom plates with long mounting legs that couple securely to the instrument body for consistent tonal response.
How do the Slash 2.0 Black pickups compare to other high-gain humbucker options?
The Slash 2.0 Black sits between the EMG 81/85 (hotter, more aggressive) and the Seymour Duncan JB (warmer, slightly higher output), offering a balanced articulate voicing rooted in classic Alnico II design that prioritizes note separation alongside aggression.
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