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Seymour Duncan Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Matte Black Pickup
Both are aggressive high-output bridge humbuckers with identical EQ curves and DC resistance, designed for metal and hard rock. The key difference is construction philosophy: the Black Winter uses a traditional design with black aesthetics, while the Blackened Black Winter uses a DiMarzio PAF Pro-style baseplate layout and emphasizes robust magnet configuration for lower tunings and drop-tuning stability.
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Seymour Duncan Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Black Pickup
Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Matte Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Matte Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Black Pickup
- ✓ All-black cosmetics (bottom plate, poles, screws) for unified visual design
- ✓ Traditional Seymour Duncan construction approach
- ✓ Excellent for standard and alternate tunings
Why choose Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, Humbucker Bridge Matte Black Pickup
- ✓ DiMarzio PAF Pro-style baseplate layout for enhanced structural robustness
- ✓ Three large ceramic magnets optimized for drop tunings and lower frequencies
- ✓ Specified inductance rating (5.174 H) provides additional clarity on harmonic control
- ✓ Explicitly designed to handle extended range and heavy tuning applications
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups sonically identical?
Both share the same 16.6K DC resistance and +6/-6/+6 bass-mids-treble EQ curve, delivering comparable aggressive character. The Blackened Black Winter's larger ceramic magnets and PAF Pro baseplate layout provide slightly more output stability in drop tunings, but the core voicing is similar for standard tunings.
Which is better for drop tunings and extended-range guitars?
The Blackened Black Winter is specifically designed and marketed for drop tuning applications, with three large ceramic magnets and a robust baseplate layout to maintain clarity and punch in lower frequencies. The Black Winter works in these settings but isn't explicitly optimized for them.
What is the DC resistance and why does it matter?
Both pickups have 16.6K DC resistance, which is high-output and typical for modern metal bridges. Higher DCR means more signal strength and sustain, ideal for high-gain amplifiers and dense mixes.
Are both hand-assembled in the USA?
Yes, both are hand-made in Santa Barbara, California using traditional methods and vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback in high-gain applications.