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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Bridge Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck RevZebra Pickup
The Retro Antiquity P90 is a vintage-voiced bridge pickup for warm, articulate blues and rock; the Hades Gates is a high-output neck humbucker for metal and modern hard-gain styles. Choose the P90 if you want authentic vintage character, or the Hades Gates if you need aggressive, tight modern tones.
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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Bridge Black Pickup
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck RevZebra Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Bridge Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck RevZebra Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Bridge Black Pickup
- ✓ Authentic vintage P90 voicing with Alnico 2 warmth and natural breakup
- ✓ Lower output (8.6 kΩ) preserves clarity and articulation across all frequencies
- ✓ Drop-in replacement for Gibson P90 dog ear routes—no modification needed
- ✓ Hand-crafted construction with period-correct methods
Why choose Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck RevZebra Pickup
- ✓ High-output humbucker ideal for metal, hard rock, and modern high-gain applications
- ✓ Four-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and switching flexibility
- ✓ Overwound design delivers tight lows and punchy mids with aggressive character
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with RevZebra aesthetic
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup is better for blues and classic rock?
The Retro Antiquity P90. Its Alnico 2 magnets, 8.6 kΩ output, and vintage construction deliver the warm, articulate tone with natural breakup that defines classic blues and rock styles. The Hades Gates is designed for modern high-gain and metal, not vintage blues voicing.
Can either pickup be used in a bridge and neck pairing?
The Retro Antiquity P90 is a bridge-position pickup only. The Hades Gates is a neck pickup, so they cannot be used as a matched pair. Each is optimized for its specific position.
What's the main tonal difference between them?
The P90 emphasizes warm mids, clarity, and vintage character with lower output (8.6 kΩ), while the Hades Gates uses overwound coils and higher output for tight lows, punchy mids, and aggressive modern tones ideal for high-gain applications.
Which offers more wiring flexibility?
The Hades Gates includes four-conductor wiring that enables coil-splitting and switching options. The Retro Antiquity P90 uses simpler 1-conductor braided shield wiring typical of vintage P90s, with no coil-splitting capability.