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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Zebra Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Black Pickup
The Hades Gates Neck is designed for neck-position clarity and balance in dense mixes, while the Hades Gates Bridge is built for bridge-position aggression and high-gain cut-through. Choose the Neck if you want articulate, responsive dynamics in a neck slot; choose the Bridge if you need powerful output and controlled feedback for lead work and extreme gain.
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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Zebra Pickup
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Zebra Pickup | Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Zebra Pickup
- ✓ Optimized for neck position with responsive dynamics and natural touch sensitivity
- ✓ Medium output preserves note definition and separation in a full mix
- ✓ Balanced Alnico II response works well in both clean and overdriven tones
Why choose Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Black Pickup
- ✓ Higher output (8.8K) delivers aggressive cut-through in high-gain and metal contexts
- ✓ Hand-wound and wax-potted coils provide controlled feedback and articulate note separation
- ✓ Designed specifically for bridge position with snap and sustain under extreme gain
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these pickups together as a matched set?
Yes. Both are Seymour Duncan Hades Gates humbuckers with Alnico II magnets and 4-conductor wiring. The Neck (8.90K) pairs naturally with the Bridge (8.8K) for balanced, articulate metal and progressive tones across both positions.
What is the main tonal difference between neck and bridge?
The Neck delivers responsive dynamics and clarity optimized for separation in the neck slot, while the Bridge offers higher output, controlled feedback, and snap engineered for lead work and high-gain aggression. Bridge will cut more; Neck will preserve more definition.
Do both pickups support coil-splitting and phase switching?
Yes, both models feature 4-conductor wiring that enables coil-splitting and phase switching for expanded tonal versatility beyond standard humbucker operation.
Are these suitable for metal and progressive rock?
Yes, both are purpose-built for metal, hard rock, and progressive genres. The Neck excels at maintaining clarity in dense mixes; the Bridge provides the aggressive output and control needed for lead and rhythm work in high-gain setups.