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Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Black Pickup Set
The Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer is a high-output humbucker set built for metal and drop tunings with aggressive bridge definition, while the P90 Silencer is a noiseless single-coil set optimized for blues and rock with warm vintage character. Choose Nazgul/Sentient for heavy, modern gain-heavy styles; choose P90 Silencer for classic warm tones in blues and studio work.
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Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer Pickup Set
Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Black Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Black Pickup Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $289.00 | $289.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer Pickup Set
- ✓ Higher output and tighter low-end control ideal for drop tunings and heavy palm-muting
- ✓ Ceramic bridge magnet delivers aggressive articulation perfect for metal lead work
- ✓ Flexible 4-conductor wiring enables series, parallel, and split-coil configurations
- ✓ Balanced Alnico 5 neck pickup prevents one-dimensional high-gain tone
Why choose Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Black Pickup Set
- ✓ Authentic vintage P90 warmth and woody midrange without classic single-coil hum
- ✓ Noiseless slave-coil design allows high-gain amp settings and studio recording without noise
- ✓ More balanced output between neck and bridge for smooth lead transitions
- ✓ Dog ear vintage aesthetic suits traditional and contemporary rock applications
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for high-gain metal?
The Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer is purpose-built for metal with a 13.6k ohm ceramic bridge pickup delivering tight, aggressive articulation. The P90 Silencer is explicitly noted as not ideal for metal or thrash metal, as its lower output and vintage voicing are optimized for blues and rock instead.
Can I use high-gain with the P90 Silencer without hum?
Yes, the P90 Silencer's noiseless slave-coil architecture cancels 60-cycle hum, making it safe for high-gain amp settings and studio recording chains. This is a key design advantage over conventional P90 single-coils.
Do these fit the same guitar?
No. The Nazgul/Sentient uses standard humbucker routing (bridge and neck humbucker configuration), while the P90 Silencer requires P90 routing (dog ear design). Your guitar must be routed for one or the other.
Which set has more output?
The Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer is high-output with the bridge at 13.6k ohms DCR. The P90 Silencer has more balanced, vintage output with neck at 9.74k ohms and bridge at 10.23k ohms, making it lower overall.