Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge TB Nickel 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
- 11103-19-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge TB Nickel Pickup
The Slash 2.0 Bridge delivers the aggressive, articulate output and harmonic clarity that cuts through live mix and defined signature rock tones. This humbucking bridge pickup balances high-gain aggression with note definition, making it equally at home in hard rock, metal, and classic rock applications. Hand-built construction and vacuum wax potting ensure consistent performance and eliminated microphonic feedback—critical for reliable stage use.
Tone & Output Character
The Alnico II magnet paired with a 9.38kΩ DC resistance produces a pickup with strong midrange presence and controlled treble response suited to bridge position demands. This resistance spec delivers the aggression needed for power chords and lead work while maintaining definition across the frequency spectrum, ensuring your solos and rhythm work stay locked in the mix during live performance.
Construction & Materials
A nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs ensures secure installation and tonal consistency through repeated gigs and setups. The maple spacer, paper tape, and vacuum wax potting eliminate unwanted microphonic feedback that can plague high-gain applications on stage, while the single conductor braided lead wire provides shielding against noise interference from monitor rigs and wireless systems.
Key Features
- Humbucking bridge pickup configuration
- Alnico II magnet
- 9.38kΩ DC resistance
- Nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs
- Single conductor braided lead wire
- Maple spacer construction
- Paper tape insulation
- Vacuum wax potting for microphonic feedback elimination
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara
The Slash 2.0 Bridge represents Seymour Duncan's refinement of a proven design, combining aggressive output with clarity and the dependable performance touring and gigging musicians demand across high-gain playing styles.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge is an aggressive, articulate humbucking pickup engineered for hard rock, metal, and classic rock players who demand sustain and note definition at high gain. Hand-built with vacuum wax potting and nickel silver construction, it cuts through band mix on stage without feedback or mud, making it a reliable choice for gigging musicians and touring rigs. Choose it if you need a bridge pickup that balances power-chord punch with lead clarity in demanding venues and high-output applications.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ High-gain Lead Work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is the Slash 2.0 Bridge best suited for?
This pickup excels in hard rock, metal, classic rock, and high-gain lead work. Its aggressive output and strong midrange make it ideal for power chords and sustained solos, but it's not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Will this pickup fit my guitar, and what's included for installation?
The Slash 2.0 Bridge is a standard humbucking bridge pickup with long mounting legs and a nickel silver bottom plate designed for secure installation in humbucker cavities. A single conductor braided lead wire is included; you'll need to solder it to your guitar's electronics.
How does the Slash 2.0 compare to other high-output bridge pickups?
The Slash 2.0 sits between the DiMarzio Tone Zone and EMG 81 in aggression and clarity. Its Alnico II magnet and 9.38kΩ DC resistance deliver strong sustain and midrange presence while maintaining articulation—a balance that appeals to classic and modern rock players who don't want pure metal harshness.
What does 'vacuum wax potting' mean, and why does it matter?
Vacuum wax potting is a hand-built construction technique that eliminates microphonic feedback—the unwanted noise that occurs when coils vibrate at high volume. Combined with the maple spacer and paper tape insulation, this ensures clean performance in high-gain applications without feedback issues.
What skill level do I need to install this pickup?
Installation requires intermediate soldering skills and familiarity with guitar electronics. If you're confident desoldering and resoldering pickups and wires, you can do it yourself; otherwise, have a qualified tech handle the swap.
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