Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Zbra Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Zebra Pickup Set

The Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Zebra pickups deliver the thick, articulate humbucker response that cuts on stage and holds up night after night, backed by the signature two-tone aesthetic that stands out visually on any instrument. Built with Alnico II magnets and optimized DC resistance values, these pickups balance output and clarity across neck and bridge positions for reliable performance in live settings. A direct upgrade from earlier designs, this set locks into the sweet spot between vintage warmth and modern definition—proven durability for gigging musicians and collectors alike.

Tone & Output Characteristics

The neck pickup measures 8.8 kΩ DC resistance while the bridge sits at 9.38 kΩ, establishing a slight output rise on the bridge that preserves note separation without sacrificing sustain. Alnico II magnets provide the responsive magnetic field that lets natural string vibration shine through, critical for both lead articulation and rhythm clarity on stage.

Design & Wiring Flexibility

Both pickups ship as 4-conductor humbuckers with braided shield conductor, opening the door to coil splitting, series/parallel switching, or phase reversal configurations for customized tone-shaping on the fly. The uncovered two-tone construction—one black coil and one cream coil—gives visual distinction while the shorter mounting legs fit standard guitar cavities without modification, ensuring quick installation and roadworthy reliability.

Key Features

• Humbucking pickup set with Alnico II magnets
• Neck pickup: 8.8 kΩ DC resistance
• Bridge pickup: 9.38 kΩ DC resistance
• 4-conductor wiring on both pickups
• Braided shield conductor
• Uncovered two-tone design (black and cream coils)
• Shorter mounting legs for standard cavities
• Compatible with coil splitting wiring
• Compatible with series/parallel switching
• Compatible with phase switching

This pickup set combines proven Alnico II character with modern wiring versatility, making it a straightforward, dependable path to authentic, rewarding humbucker tone.