Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge RevZebra Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-105-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge RevZebra Pickup
The Hades Gates Bridge RevZebra is a high-output bridge pickup engineered to deliver aggressive, articulate attack and commanding presence in any mix. Hand-built in Santa Barbara by Seymour Duncan, this pickup captures clarity and aggression essential for modern metal and hard rock recordings while preserving note definition across your performance takes.
Tone & Output Character
Built around an overwound Alnico 2 magnet, this pickup generates high output that cuts through dense mixes while maintaining string-to-string articulation crucial for tracking and layering. The RevZebra configuration provides the aggressive character and tonal profile associated with the Gates signature series, tracking consistently across modern tunings and standard E—essential for session versatility and post-production flexibility.
Electronics & Installation
The four-conductor wiring and 4-conductor shielded cable enable flexible wiring configurations, including series, parallel, and split options depending on your guitar's control layout. Short mounting legs ensure compatibility with most standard bridge routes, allowing straightforward drop-in installation on virtually any guitar requiring a bridge pickup upgrade.
Key Features
- Overwound Alnico 2 magnet construction
- High-output design for aggressive tone
- Bridge position configuration
- Four-conductor wiring for flexible configuration options
- 4-conductor shielded cable included
- Short mounting legs for standard guitar compatibility
- RevZebra model variant
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Drop-in replacement for most guitar bridge routes
This pickup represents Seymour Duncan's commitment to high-performance recording electronics, delivering the output and articulation essential for professional tracking and studio mixing across heavy music genres.
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At a Glance
The Hades Gates Bridge RevZebra is a high-output bridge pickup designed for recording heavy music, metal production, and aggressive rock tones that sit clearly in a dense mix. Its overwound Alnico 2 magnet and RevZebra configuration deliver articulate string separation and aggressive character across modern and standard tunings, making it versatile for session work in heavy genres. Four-conductor wiring opens flexible recording and re-amping options, and the included shielded cable supports clean signal path in the studio.
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 this pickup best suited for?
The Hades Gates RevZebra is engineered for metal, hard rock, djent, and drop-tuning applications. It delivers the high output and articulate attack those styles demand while maintaining note definition across both modern alternate tunings and standard E tuning.
Will this pickup fit my guitar without modification?
Short mounting legs ensure compatibility with most standard bridge routes, making this a drop-in replacement for virtually any guitar. Installation is straightforward for most models, though bridge route dimensions should be verified before purchase.
What wiring options does the four-conductor configuration allow?
The four-conductor wiring and included shielded cable enable series, parallel, and split configurations depending on your guitar's control layout and your preference for tonal shaping and flexibility.
How does the overwound Alnico 2 magnet affect the tone?
The overwound Alnico 2 magnet generates high output that cuts through dense mix situations while the RevZebra configuration maintains string-to-string articulation, delivering both aggressive character and clarity in note definition.
How does this compare to other high-output bridge pickups?
The Hades Gates RevZebra sits alongside models like the EMG 81/85, DiMarzio Crunch Lab, and Fishman Fluence Modern as a high-output choice; it emphasizes aggressive attack and articulate clarity specifically tuned for modern metal and hard rock applications.
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