Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Rad Gold Mesh 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-RNRc-GM
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Rad Gold Mesh Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge captures aggressive, articulate high-end clarity with muscular low-end presence—essential traits for tracking and mixing modern metal and hard rock productions. This hand-built pickup combines high output with a distinctly voiced frequency response that maintains tonal definition even in dense, layered mixes. The Rad Gold Mesh cover preserves the pickup's full sonic potential while adding visual character to your session instrument.
Design & Build Quality
Hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features a 4-conductor cable wiring configuration that provides both series and parallel wiring options for tonal versatility across different recording scenarios. The short mounting legs ensure secure installation in standard bridge positions across various guitar models, streamlining your session setup.
Tone & Recording Performance
The overwound Alnico 2 magnet structure produces high output with a pronounced frequency profile: full, thunderous lows anchor the recorded tone and sit solidly in the low-end mix, present midrange maintains definition and punch for clear articulation in dense arrangements, and cutting highs slice through overhead and room mics with surgical precision. This voicing captures heavily distorted tones with clarity while responding transparently to pick dynamics and nuanced playing techniques—critical for producing punchy, controlled tracks.
Key Features
- Overwound Alnico 2 magnet type
- High output design
- 4-conductor cable wiring
- Short mounting legs
- Rad Gold Mesh cover finish
- Full low-end response
- Present midrange character
- Cutting treble articulation
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Series and parallel wiring capable
The Hades Gates Bridge delivers maximum output and defined high-end bite for sessions demanding both recording clarity and authoritative low-end foundation.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge is a high-output bridge pickup designed to capture aggressive, articulate metal and hard rock tones with full low-end presence and cutting treble definition. Its overwound Alnico 2 magnet and 4-conductor wiring deliver both series and parallel recording options, making it versatile for layering heavy guitars while maintaining clarity in a dense mix. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup responds dynamically to playing touch and sits well in heavy, distorted recording sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and tunings is the Hades Gates Bridge best suited for?
This pickup excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and drop-tuning applications where high output and cutting clarity are essential. It is not voiced for jazz, blues, or folk styles.
What does the 4-conductor wiring allow me to do?
The 4-conductor cable supports both series and parallel wiring configurations, giving you flexibility to shape the pickup's tonal character and output level to match your rig and playing style.
How does this pickup handle heavily distorted tones?
The overwound Alnico 2 magnet is engineered specifically for heavily distorted applications, delivering high output with full thunderous lows, present midrange punch, and cutting treble articulation that maintains definition even in dense band mixes.
Will this pickup fit my guitar?
The short mounting legs are designed for standard bridge positions across various guitar models, and it is a drop-in replacement for most bridge pickup cavities.
Is this pickup hand-built, and where?
Yes, the Hades Gates Bridge is hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, California, USA, ensuring quality construction and attention to detail.
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