Seymour Duncan Dimebag set Black Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- SKU
- 11102-83-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Dimebag Set Black Pickup
This matched pair captures the aggressive, high-output character that defined Dimebag Darrell's tone—thick, saturated, and engineered for crushing rhythm tracks and soaring lead performances. The Dimebucker bridge pickup and SH-1 '59 neck pickup combination delivers versatility across the full frequency spectrum, from deep, articulate low-end to cutting treble response. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with Seymour Duncan's exacting standards, this set combines raw power with construction quality that tracks clean and translates to recordings.
Pickup Design & Tonal Character
The bridge Dimebucker (SH-13) features a 16.25 k DC resistance ceramic magnet with dual stainless steel blades, producing thick, aggressive saturation ideal for palm-muted rhythm tracking and lead overdubs. The neck SH-1 '59 sits at 8.13 k DC resistance with an Alnico V bar magnet, offering warmth and clarity while maintaining enough output to sit prominently in a mix without muddiness.
Construction & Frequency Response
Both pickups are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring clean, usable recordings at any session volume. The bridge resonant peak of 5.1 KHz combined with the neck's 6 KHz peak creates a balanced tonal profile—the bridge emphasizes midrange aggression for definition in dense mixes while the neck retains articulate high-end detail for clarity during layering.
Key Features
- Bridge Pickup: Dimebucker (SH-13) with 16.25 k DC resistance
- Neck Pickup: SH-1 '59 with 8.13 k DC resistance
- Bridge magnet: Ceramic bar; Neck magnet: Alnico V bar
- Bridge resonant peak: 5.1 KHz; Neck resonant peak: 6 KHz
- Bridge EQ: 6 / 5 / 8; Neck EQ: 6 / 3 / 8
- Dual stainless steel blades on bridge pickup
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Four-conductor wiring for flexible coil-split and series/parallel options
- Includes four-conductor hookup cable and form-fitting mounting ring
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
This is a pro-grade pickup set that delivers the thick aggression and sustain required for recording-ready rhythm and lead tones, backed by Seymour Duncan's reputation for consistency and durability.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Dimebag set delivers a bridge-and-neck pairing engineered to capture aggressive, high-output character with thick saturation and articulate detail—the Dimebucker's 5.1 KHz peak drives punchy midrange and sustain while the SH-1 '59's 6 KHz peak retains clarity and cut in dense mixes. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring clean studio takes at any recording level, and four-conductor wiring lets you dial in coil-split tones for mix flexibility. This set suits metal, djent, and hard rock tracking where you need both aggressive palm-mute definition and lead presence without muddiness.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar types and scale lengths work with this pickup set?
This matched pair is designed for standard guitar installations. The set includes a form-fitting mounting ring to ensure proper fit and alignment in your guitar body. Check your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions and magnet clearance before ordering to confirm compatibility.
Can I split or combine these pickups in different wiring configurations?
Yes. Both pickups include four-conductor wiring, which allows you to access coil-split, series, and parallel wiring options depending on how you wire the controls. This flexibility lets you reshape your tone without replacing the pickups.
What is the output difference between the bridge and neck pickups?
The bridge Dimebucker sits at 16.25 k DC resistance for thick, aggressive saturation, while the neck SH-1 '59 is rated at 8.13 k DC resistance for warmer, clearer tone with enough cut to balance the bridge's midrange focus.
How does vacuum wax potting benefit performance?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing that can occur at high volumes or with aggressive amp settings. This ensures clean, squeal-free performance whether you're recording in the studio or playing a loud live venue.
What musical styles does this set suit best?
This set is engineered for hard rock, metal, thrash metal, and djent where thick saturation, aggressive midrange, and articulate lead tone are priorities. It is not recommended for jazz, folk, or country styles.
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