Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge Humbucker Zebra 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
- 11104-19-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge Humbucker Zebra Pickup
The Slash 2.0 Bridge Humbucker delivers the aggressive, focused tone that defined modern hard rock and metal bridge positions. This refined iteration maintains the legendary character of the original Slash signature pickup while incorporating shorter mounting legs for improved fitment in contemporary guitar designs. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with meticulous attention to detail, this zebra-coil humbucker pairs high output with articulate sustain and controlled feedback resistance—essential traits for reliability under stage lights and studio conditions alike.
Tone & Output Character
Built on an Alnico II magnet platform, this pickup produces a thick, slightly compressed midrange response ideal for lead work and rhythm crunch. The bridge position placement captures the aggression and clarity needed to cut through a full band mix during live sets while maintaining enough harmonic complexity to avoid harshness on high-gain amp settings. The result is a pickup that sits solidly in the mix and holds its character from the smallest club to larger venues.
Design & Build Quality
Hand-built construction in Santa Barbara ensures consistent quality control throughout assembly. The nickel silver bottom plate, maple spacer, and wax potting work together to control resonance and minimize microphonic feedback—critical for high-output applications and demanding live situations. Shorter mounting legs compared to the original Slash humbucker provide better mounting compatibility with modern guitar cavities, reducing hassle during installation or guitar swaps between gigs.
Key Features
- Alnico II magnet for balanced output and midrange presence
- Nickel silver bottom plate construction
- Shorter mounting legs for improved contemporary guitar fitment
- 4-conductor cable design for coil splitting, series/parallel wiring, and phase switching options
- Single conductor braided lead wire
- Maple spacer for tonal control
- Paper tape layering
- Wax potting for feedback control
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Zebra coil cosmetics
This pickup delivers the articulate aggression and controlled feedback that made the Slash signature line a go-to choice for gigging musicians and session players demanding reliability and consistency night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge Humbucker is a high-output, hand-built zebra humbucker engineered for hard rock and metal players who need aggressive clarity and controlled feedback in the bridge position. Its thick midrange, articulate sustain, and slightly compressed character cut through a full band mix without harshness, making it ideal for gigging musicians and touring players who demand reliability and focused tone on stage. The redesigned shorter mounting legs fit modern guitar cavities better than the original, and the 4-conductor wiring unlocks coil-split and phase-switching options for expanded live tonal flexibility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Slash 2.0 Bridge is built for hard rock, metal, and modern rock applications where aggressive clarity and high output are essential. It excels in lead work and rhythm crunch but is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk styles where a warmer, lower-output tone is typically preferred.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor cable enable?
The 4-conductor design allows you to configure the pickup for coil splitting, series/parallel wiring, and phase switching, giving you flexibility to dial in alternative tones beyond the stock humbucker voice without additional modifications.
How does the Slash 2.0 compare to the original Slash humbucker?
The Slash 2.0 maintains the aggressive, focused tone of the original while featuring shorter mounting legs for better fitment in contemporary guitar cavity designs, improving compatibility with modern instruments without compromising the signature character.
What features control feedback and unwanted resonance?
The nickel silver bottom plate, maple spacer, and wax potting work together to minimize microphonic feedback and control resonance—critical for high-output applications where sustain and clarity must remain articulate under high-gain settings.
Is this pickup hand-built, and where?
Yes, the Slash 2.0 is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, with meticulous attention to quality control throughout assembly, ensuring consistent performance across every unit.
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