Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, Humbucker Neck Matte Black Pick
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-90-BBW
Description
Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter HB Neck Matte Black Pickup
The Blackened Black Winter neck humbucker is engineered to sit decisively in dense mixes while maintaining articulation and clarity in the neck position. This overwound ceramic design delivers substantial output with focused midrange character, making it an ideal choice for recording sessions where the neck pickup must cut through without muddiness or loss of definition.
Tone & Output Character
With a DC resistance of 13.00k and inductance of 4.786 H, this pickup generates substantial output without sacrificing definition. The resonant peak at 6.35kHz emphasizes articulate midrange detail, while the balanced EQ curve of 6 (bass), 6 (mids), 6 (treble) maintains neutral frequency response across the spectrum—essential for a neck position that must remain clear and focused during mixing and layering.
Recording & Wiring Versatility
Built with ceramic magnet materials and overwound coils, the Blackened Black Winter achieves its high-output signature without compromising sustain or dynamic response. Two rows of adjustable hex pole pieces allow precise output balancing across strings for consistent recording levels, while the four-conductor cable enables flexible wiring options for series, parallel, or split configurations—essential for adapting the pickup to different session requirements.
Key Features
- Neck humbucker position, matte black finish
- DC resistance: 13.00k
- Inductance: 4.786 H
- Resonant peak: 6.35kHz
- EQ scale: 6 (bass), 6 (mids), 6 (treble)
- Ceramic magnet construction
- Overwound coils for high-output design
- Black bottom plate, black poles, black screws
- Matte black bobbins
- Two rows of adjustable hex pole pieces
- Four-conductor cable
- Passive, high-output design
The Blackened Black Winter combines measured output with technical precision, delivering the clarity and capture quality modern recording sessions demand from a neck humbucker.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter neck humbucker brings high-output aggression and articulate midrange detail to recording sessions, making it ideal for metal, hard rock, and progressive production where the neck position must cut through dense arrangements without losing definition. Its balanced EQ curve and 6.35kHz resonant peak keep vocal-range clarity intact in the mix, while the ceramic magnet construction and overwound design provide the sustain and output needed for layered guitar work. Four-conductor wiring lets you experiment with series, parallel, and split voicings to shape your tone during tracking and mixing.
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 genres and tunings is this pickup designed for?
The Blackened Black Winter is built for metal, hard rock, and progressive music, and performs especially well in drop-tuning applications where high output and midrange articulation help maintain clarity in heavier tunings.
How does the neck position stay clear and focused with such high output?
The resonant peak at 6.35kHz emphasizes articulate midrange detail, and the balanced EQ curve (6 bass, 6 mids, 6 treble) maintains neutral frequency response so the neck humbucker remains defined even in dense mixes. The DC resistance of 13.00k provides substantial output without sacrificing definition.
What wiring flexibility does the four-conductor cable provide?
The four-conductor cable enables series, parallel, and split configurations, giving you multiple voicing options to tailor the pickup's output and tone to your instrument and playing style.
How does this compare to other high-output neck humbuckers?
The Blackened Black Winter sits alongside models like the EMG 81/85, DiMarzio Crunch Lab, and Seymour Duncan JB, but its balanced EQ and articulate midrange make it particularly effective at maintaining clarity in the neck position across dense arrangements.
What are the adjustable hex pole pieces for?
Two rows of adjustable hex pole pieces allow you to balance output across individual strings, so you can fine-tune the pickup's response to match your instrument's setup and playing dynamics.
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