Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Zebra Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11102-16-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Zebra Pickup Set
The Alex Skolnick Humbucker Set captures the articulate, high-output character that defined Testament's guitarist's signature tone. These zebra-coil humbuckers balance aggressive sustain with clarity and note definition, tracking complex playing dynamics and translating heavy riffing with precision into your recordings. Built with Alnico V magnets and hand-crafted in the USA, this set delivers the tonal authority needed for professional studio and live production work.
Tone & Output Characteristics
The neck pickup operates at 7.86 kOhm DC resistance with high-output voicing, capturing warm fundamentals without sacrificing articulation in dense mixes. The bridge humbucker measures 17.7 kOhm, providing aggressive definition and sustain that cuts through layers of production while maintaining harmonic clarity across the frequency range during lead tracking and rhythm layering.
Design & Construction
Both pickups feature Alnico V magnet construction, a material choice that ensures strong magnetic field strength and extended frequency response for consistent capture across sessions. The set includes a shielded 4-core connection cable, eliminating the need for aftermarket wiring solutions and reducing noise interference—critical for clean recording chains and high-gain tracking.
Key Features
- Alnico V magnet material
- Neck pickup: 7.86 kOhm DC resistance (high output)
- Bridge pickup: 17.7 kOhm DC resistance (medium output)
- Zebra coil configuration
- Shielded 4-core connection cable included
- Neck and bridge humbucker set
- Made in USA
- Seymour Duncan signature design
This pairing of output levels across the two pickups creates a cohesive system that serves both rhythm and lead tracking without requiring compromise, delivering consistency across takes and sessions.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Zebra Pickup Set captures articulate, high-output character with Alnico V magnets, delivering warm fundamentals in the neck position (7.86 kOhm) and aggressive bite in the bridge (17.7 kOhm) for versatile recording across rhythm and lead parts. USA hand-crafted construction and the included shielded 4-core cable reduce noise and simplify studio wiring, letting you focus on performance and tracking without signal compromise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What output levels do these pickups deliver?
The neck pickup operates at 7.86 kOhm DC resistance with high-output voicing for warm fundamentals, while the bridge humbucker measures 17.7 kOhm for aggressive bite and sustain. This pairing balances rhythm and lead playing across the fretboard.
What is included in the set?
The set includes both neck and bridge humbuckers, plus a shielded 4-core connection cable that eliminates the need for aftermarket wiring and reduces noise interference in high-gain applications.
What makes Alnico V magnets important for these pickups?
Alnico V magnets provide strong magnetic field strength and extended frequency response, ensuring clarity and articulation across the entire frequency range whether you're heavy riffing or soloing.
Are these pickups suitable for both rhythm and lead playing?
Yes—the neck pickup delivers warm fundamentals without sacrificing articulation for rhythm work, while the bridge pickup's aggressive sustain and harmonic clarity are ideal for lead playing and palm-muted aggression.
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