Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter, TB Bridge Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11103-91-BBW
Description
Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter TB Bridge Black Pickup
The Blackened Black Winter bridge pickup delivers the aggressive, high-output character essential for capturing extreme metal tones in the studio. This high-output passive humbucker combines raw power with articulate attack, cutting through dense mix environments with authority. Built for recording sessions where uncompromising performance in the most demanding applications translates to tracked takes that sit powerfully in the final mix.
Tone & Output Character
The three large ceramic magnets and 16.036K Ohms DC resistance generate substantial output without sacrificing clarity—critical when layering heavy guitars in post-production. The 5.174H inductance specification ensures tight, controlled bass response with defined midrange character — ideal for drop tunings and heavy riffing where precision in the tracking phase ensures a mix-ready tone that needs minimal EQ correction.
Design & Construction
Hand made in Santa Barbara, CA, this pickup features regular pole spacing in a standard humbucker configuration for straightforward installation into your session instrument. The four conductor cable provides wiring flexibility for coil-splitting and other customization options, allowing you to adapt the pickup's response across multiple session requirements.
Key Features
- High-output passive humbucker design
- Three large ceramic magnets
- Regular pole spacing (standard humbucker configuration)
- DC Resistance: 16.036K Ohms
- Inductance: 5.174H
- Four conductor cable for flexible wiring options
- Hand made in Santa Barbara, California
- EQ characteristics: +6 bass / –6 mids / +6 treble
- Designed specifically for extreme metal applications
The Blackened Black Winter delivers the tonal authority and construction quality expected from Seymour Duncan's signature line, engineered to perform reliably across session work and produce recorded output that translates powerfully to playback.
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At a Glance
The Blackened Black Winter is a high-output bridge pickup designed to capture aggressive, defined metal tones with tight low-end control and articulate midrange presence—essential for recording heavy riffs, djent, and drop-tuned material. Its 16.036K Ohms resistance and 5.174H inductance provide clarity and punch in dense arrangements, making it ideal for producers and engineers tracking metal and hard rock sessions. The four-conductor cable opens up coil-split options for session versatility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What output level and tone character should I expect?
This is a high-output passive humbucker with an EQ profile of +6 bass, –6 mids, and +6 treble. Its 16.036K Ohms DC resistance and three ceramic magnets deliver substantial power with tight, controlled bass and articulate attack—ideal for metal, djent, and drop tunings where clarity matters as much as aggression.
Is this pickup easy to install in a standard humbucker cavity?
Yes. The Blackened Black Winter features regular pole spacing in a standard humbucker configuration, so it drops straight into any guitar with a standard bridge humbucker slot. The four-conductor cable also allows for coil-splitting and other wiring customizations if you want that flexibility.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
This pickup is designed specifically for extreme metal, thrash metal, djent, hard rock, and any style using drop tunings. It excels at delivering aggressive, defined tones in dense mix environments; it is not recommended for jazz, blues, or country playing.
How does the Blackened Black Winter compare to other high-output metal pickups?
The Blackened Black Winter competes directly with pickups like the EMG 81/85 and DiMarzio Crunch Lab. Its hand-made Santa Barbara construction, ceramic magnet design, and 5.174H inductance specification ensure tight bass and articulate midrange—offering passive humbucker character with active-style output and cutting power.
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