Seymour Duncan Dimebag set Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11102-83-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Dimebag Set Zebra Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Dimebag Set captures the aggressive, articulate voice that defined Dimebag Darrell's tone—a pairing engineered for maximum clarity and sustain when tracking and mixing high-gain sources. The Dimebucker bridge cuts through dense mixes with surgical precision while the '59 neck pickup provides balanced warmth for lead layers and overdubs. This is a working set built for recording sessions demanding high output and tonal definition across multiple takes.
Tone & Output Characteristics
The bridge Dimebucker (SH-13) runs 16.25 kΩ DC resistance with a ceramic bar magnet and dual stainless steel blade pole pieces, delivering a 5.1 kHz resonant peak that sits tight in thick, punchy distortion mixes without losing definition. The neck '59 (SH-1) sits at 8.13 kΩ with an Alnico V magnet and 6 kHz resonant peak, balancing brightness with musicality for cleaner passages, ambient textures, and lead articulation in post-production layering.
Construction & Studio Performance
Both pickups employ four-conductor cables for wiring flexibility and are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback—essential when tracking at volume or stacking multiple guitar tracks. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, the set features a striking zebra coil configuration on the neck pickup while the bridge remains black, adding visual distinction to your recording rig.
Key Features
- Dimebucker bridge pickup (SH-13) with 16.25 kΩ DC resistance
- '59 neck pickup (SH-1) with 8.13 kΩ DC resistance
- Ceramic bar magnet (bridge) for aggressive output
- Alnico V bar magnet (neck) for warm, articulate response
- Dual stainless steel blade pole pieces on bridge pickup
- 5.1 kHz resonant peak (bridge); 6 kHz resonant peak (neck)
- Four-conductor cables for custom wiring configurations
- Vacuum wax potted construction to reduce microphonic noise
- Zebra coil configuration on neck pickup; black bridge pickup
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
This matched pair delivers the clarity, output, and reliability needed for recording and mixing hard rock and metal applications where tonal separation and feedback rejection matter across your track stack.
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At a Glance
This matched pickup set captures aggressive, articulate high-gain tones with the bridge Dimebucker delivering 5.1 kHz surgical clarity perfect for heavy distortion layering, while the '59 neck provides warm musicality for recording lead passages and cleaner sections. The vacuum wax potted construction and four-conductor wiring give you clean tracking and low noise in the studio, and the output balance between bridge and neck makes it ideal for producers tracking metal, hard rock, and shred-focused material.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ High-gain lead work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Clean jazz tones
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the bridge and neck pickups in this set?
The bridge Dimebucker (SH-13) runs 16.25 kΩ with a ceramic magnet and dual stainless steel blade pole pieces, tuned for aggressive output and a 5.1 kHz resonant peak that cuts through thick distortion. The neck '59 (SH-1) sits at 8.13 kΩ with an Alnico V magnet and 6 kHz resonant peak, offering warmer musicality for cleaner passages and lead work.
Is this set good for high-gain metal and hard rock?
Yes—the Dimebag Set is engineered specifically for metal and thrash metal contexts, with the bridge pickup's surgical clarity and high output designed to maintain definition and feedback rejection in high-gain applications. The vacuum wax potted construction further reduces microphonic noise in aggressive playing.
What's included, and how do I wire these pickups?
You receive both the Dimebucker bridge and '59 neck pickup, each with four-conductor cables that allow flexible wiring configurations for custom tonal shaping. Installation requires routing to your guitar and wiring into your existing electronics.
Will these work for clean tones or jazz?
These pickups are voiced for high-gain contexts and are not designed for jazz, blues, or clean-tone applications; the aggressive output and high resonant peaks prioritize distortion clarity over subtle dynamic range.
Are these pickups hand-made?
Yes, both pickups are hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, using vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and ensure consistency across the matched set.
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