Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Gold Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-105-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Gold Pickup
The Hades Gates Bridge Gold captures aggressive, articulate guitar tones with a tight, controlled response that translates well to tape and maintains clarity in dense arrangements. This overwound Alnico 2 humbucker sits comfortably in the bridge position of Les Paul-style guitars, delivering focused midrange bite and defined treble that cuts through mixes without sacrificing warmth in the low end. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup is engineered to record with definition and presence while keeping noise floor low for clean tracking.
Tone & Output Character
The 8.8K ohms DC resistance positions this pickup in the overwound category, generating substantial output while maintaining articulate note separation—critical for capturing nuanced playing dynamics in the studio. Overwound Alnico 2 magnets produce a balanced response that emphasizes midrange presence and treble definition, ensuring the bridge voice cuts through layered arrangements and maintains intelligibility in dense mixes.
Design & Installation
Short mounting legs allow secure, flush installation in standard bridge cavities on Les Paul-style guitars without modification. The 4-conductor cable enables flexible wiring options, supporting both series and parallel configurations for tonal shaping during recording and session work.
Key Features
- Bridge position humbucker for Les Paul-style guitars
- Overwound Alnico 2 magnet construction
- 8.8K ohms DC resistance
- Short mounting legs for standard bridge cavities
- 4-conductor cable for flexible wiring options
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Articulate, focused midrange character
- Controlled output with defined treble response
The Hades Gates Bridge Gold combines Seymour Duncan's hand-crafted precision with aggressive tonal character, making it an essential tool for bridge positions where recording clarity and mix presence define the session sound.
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At a Glance
The Hades Gates Bridge Gold is a high-output bridge humbucker designed to capture aggressive, articulate tones in the studio without sacrificing mix clarity or low-end control. Its overwound Alnico 2 construction and 8.8K ohms resistance provide substantial signal for tracking metal, progressive, and hard rock while keeping each note defined and separated in the mix. The 4-conductor cable supports series and parallel configurations, giving producers and engineers flexibility to shape tone during recording or reamping sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar models does this pickup fit?
The Hades Gates Bridge Gold is designed for Les Paul-style guitars and features short mounting legs that install flush in standard bridge cavities without modification.
Is this pickup aggressive enough for metal and hard rock?
Yes. The 8.8K ohms DC resistance and overwound Alnico 2 design deliver substantial output and articulate note separation ideal for metal and progressive rock, with focused midrange bite and defined treble that cut through dense mixes.
Can I use this pickup in other positions besides the bridge?
This pickup is engineered and voiced specifically for bridge position use; installation in neck or middle positions is not recommended and will not deliver its intended tonal character.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor cable support?
The 4-conductor cable enables both series and parallel wiring configurations, allowing flexibility to shape tone and output to your preference.
Does this pickup work well for jazz or blues?
No. The Hades Gates is designed for metal, hard rock, and progressive styles; its aggressive character and high output are not suited to jazz or blues playing.
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