Seymour Duncan Black Winter, Humbucker Neck Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11102-90-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Black Winter HB Neck Black Pickup
The Black Winter neck humbucker captures aggressive, articulate high-output performance with a tight low end and pronounced presence peak that cuts through dense mixes without muddying the mix. This is a workhorse pickup engineered for recording sessions demanding clarity and note separation without sacrificing the harmonic complexity that defines modern metal and hard rock productions. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, the Black Winter combines raw power with refined response across the frequency spectrum, making it ideal for capturing punchy, defined neck-position tones in the studio.
Tone & Output Character
Operating at 13.00k ohms resistance, this passive, high-output design generates substantial signal with minimal noise thanks to vacuum wax potting for squeal-free operation in tracking and overdub sessions. The 6.35 KHz resonant peak emphasizes articulation and note definition for crisp, focused recordings, while the ceramic magnet provides the aggressive bite and sustain needed for modern neck-position tracking across genre applications.
Construction & Compatibility
The all-black aesthetic features a black bottom plate, black poles, and black screws for a unified visual presentation. The four-conductor cable enables flexible wiring configurations for your preferred recording setup, and the pickup is available in standard 6-string size as well as 7 and 8-string passive mount versions, making it adaptable across modern instrument platforms in your studio.
Key Features
- Passive, high-output humbucker design
- 13.00k ohms resistance
- Ceramic magnet construction
- 6.35 KHz resonant peak for articulate presence
- Balanced EQ: 6 (bass) / 6 (mids) / 6 (treble)
- Four-conductor cable for wiring flexibility
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Black bottom plate, black poles, and black screws
- Available in 6, 7, and 8-string passive mount configurations
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
The Black Winter neck pickup combines Seymour Duncan's reputation for precision manufacturing with the aggressive, studio-ready voice modern producers demand for capturing professional-grade recordings.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Black Winter neck humbucker is a high-output passive design built for recording heavy music where clarity and definition matter—its 6.35 kHz presence peak and tight low end help articulate fast riffs and complex arrangements while maintaining sustain and harmonic richness. At 13.00k ohms with ceramic magnets and vacuum wax potting, it delivers substantial, noise-free signal suitable for metal and hard rock tracking. Choose it if you're engineering or producing modern heavy music and need a versatile, hand-built neck pickup that sits well in aggressive mixes without losing note definition.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Black Winter suited for metal and hard rock?
The 13.00k ohms high-output design paired with a ceramic magnet and 6.35 kHz resonant peak delivers aggressive articulation and pronounced presence that cuts through dense mixes. The tight low end and sustain-focused character are engineered specifically for drop tunings and heavy styles where clarity under distortion is critical.
Is this pickup available for 7 and 8-string guitars?
Yes, the Black Winter is available in standard 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string passive mount versions, making it adaptable across modern instrument platforms.
What is vacuum wax potting and why does it matter?
Vacuum wax potting encapsulates the coil to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal—essential for high-output designs used with gain-heavy amplifiers. This ensures squeal-free operation even at extreme volumes or aggressive settings.
Can I use this pickup with different wiring configurations?
Yes, the four-conductor cable enables flexible wiring options, giving you options for series, parallel, or split configurations depending on your guitar's electronics.
What genres is the Black Winter not ideal for?
The aggressive presence peak and high output are designed for metal, hard rock, and progressive music. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk playing styles that benefit from warmer, more subdued tones.
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