Seymour Duncan Slash 3.0 Bridge TB Black 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
- 11103-42-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 3.0 Bridge TB Black Pickup
The Slash 3.0 Bridge delivers a focused, articulate response with tight low-end definition and immediate attack—ideal for players who demand clarity and precision in high-gain contexts without sacrificing dynamics. Built to Seymour Duncan's exacting standards with hand-crafted detail, this Trembucker-spaced pickup balances added output against a transparent character that preserves pick nuance and harmonic detail.
Construction & Materials
Hand-built in Santa Barbara using Alnico 5 rough-cast magnets and traditional vintage-inspired construction with wood spacers, this pickup receives vacuum wax-potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and ensure tonal consistency. The meticulous build process ensures each unit meets the standards Seymour Duncan has maintained for decades.
Tone & Live Performance
The Slash 3.0 Bridge exhibits tighter lows, a more immediate transient attack, and transparent character that cuts through dense mixes on stage while responding sensitively to pick dynamics. This tonal profile serves equally well for articulate lead work and aggressive rhythm parts, maintaining clarity under high-gain amplification without losing definition or succumbing to feedback in live settings.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5 rough cast
- Hand-built construction in Santa Barbara with vintage-inspired design
- Wood spacers for traditional tonal character
- Vacuum wax-potted for noise elimination and stability
- Trembucker spacing (bridge position) for 7-string and offset-bridge guitars
- Single-conductor wiring option available
- Four-conductor wiring option for series/parallel switching flexibility
- Long-leg mounting option for maximum bridge clearance
- Short-leg mounting option for standard bridge configurations
- Tighter low-end response with transparent, touch-sensitive output
- Immediate attack and added output without tonal bloat
- Optimized for high-gain and modern playing applications
The Slash 3.0 Bridge TB combines meticulous hand-craftsmanship with proven tonal engineering to deliver a pickup that excels in both precision and power.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Slash 3.0 Bridge is a hand-built Trembucker-spaced pickup engineered for tight, articulate high-gain tones that cut through dense mixes without sacrificing pick dynamics or harmonic clarity. Built in Santa Barbara with Alnico 5 magnets, vacuum wax-potting, and traditional construction, it's designed for intermediate to professional players tackling metal, hard rock, and progressive styles—especially those running drop tunings or 7-string guitars. Choose this if you need a pickup that balances elevated output with transparent character, delivering both aggressive rhythm definition and responsive lead work on stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trembucker spacing and which guitars does it fit?
Trembucker spacing accommodates bridge pickups on guitars with wider bridge polepiece spacing, including 7-string guitars and offset-bridge designs like Fenders. Standard Strat-style bridges require standard spacing; confirm your guitar's bridge configuration before ordering.
Does this pickup work for styles beyond metal and hard rock?
The Slash 3.0 Bridge is optimized for metal, hard rock, progressive, and modern high-gain playing. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles, where its tight lows and aggressive character may not suit the tonal needs of those genres.
What wiring options are available?
The pickup comes with a choice of single-conductor wiring for straightforward connection, or four-conductor wiring for series/parallel switching flexibility to shape your tone.
How does the mounting work?
The Slash 3.0 Bridge offers both long-leg mounting for maximum bridge clearance and short-leg mounting for standard bridge configurations. Verify your bridge height to select the correct option.
Why vacuum wax-potting and how does it affect tone?
Vacuum wax-potting eliminates microphonic feedback and stabilizes the coil for consistent performance in high-output, high-gain applications. This ensures your tone remains tight and articulate without unwanted noise, especially in recording and live sound reinforcement.
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