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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Gold Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Green Magic TB Gold Cover Pickup
The Hades Gates TB Gold is a high-output workhorse for metal and djent with tight, articulate aggression, while the Green Magic TB is an experimental, phase-shifted tool for unconventional tones in progressive and art rock. Choose Hades Gates for straightforward heavy clarity; choose Green Magic for harmonic complexity and out-of-phase textures.
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Seymour Duncan Green Magic TB Gold Cover Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Gold Pickup | Seymour Duncan Green Magic TB Gold Cover Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Gold Pickup
- ✓ High-output overwound design cuts through dense mixes with focused clarity
- ✓ Tight low end and articulate midrange ideal for metal and hard rock
- ✓ Trembucker configuration balances all strings without hot spots on wide-spaced instruments
- ✓ Four-conductor wiring offers series, parallel, and split flexibility
Why choose Seymour Duncan Green Magic TB Gold Cover Pickup
- ✓ Reversed magnet orientation creates unique harmonic complexity and phase relationships
- ✓ Excels in split-coil blending and out-of-phase scenarios for experimental textures
- ✓ Alnico 2 construction with thoughtful design for art rock and progressive applications
- ✓ Standard mounting legs install easily into most humbucker cavities without routing
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup is better for beginners?
Neither—both are rated for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The Hades Gates TB Gold is more straightforward and forgiving in a high-gain context, while the Green Magic TB's phase-shifted character demands more deliberate tone shaping and experimentation.
How do the output levels compare?
The Hades Gates TB Gold is explicitly high-output and overwound for saturated lead tones and cutting clarity. The Green Magic TB's output is not described as high-output; its focus is on harmonic complexity rather than punch, making it less suited to pure volume and aggression.
Can I use either in a 7-string guitar?
The Hades Gates TB Gold is specifically designed with trembucker wide-pole spacing for modern 7-string and wide-spaced instruments. The Green Magic TB uses standard mounting legs and is described as fitting most humbucker cavities, but trembucker compatibility is not emphasized.
What genres suit each pickup best?
Hades Gates excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive where tight articulation matters. Green Magic is tailored for experimental, art rock, and progressive contexts where unconventional harmonic textures and phase interactions enhance the sound rather than compete with it.