Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Zebra 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-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Zebra Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge captures aggressive, articulate response with the visual appeal of classic zebra coil windings. This high-output bridge pickup excels in recording sessions where clarity and sustain define the tone, offering the aggressive character essential for modern rock and metal production where heavily distorted and clean tones both need definition and separation in the mix.
Tone & Recording Character
Built with an overwound Alnico 2 magnet and a bridge DC resistance of 8.8K, this pickup produces high output with pronounced midrange definition and tight low-end response that cuts through dense arrangements and sits decisively in a mix. The Alnico 2 construction delivers warmth underneath the aggression, preventing harshness when tracking high-gain tones and maintaining definition across multiple takes.
Design & Studio Compatibility
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, the Hades Gates features short mounting legs for drop-in compatibility with most standard bridge cavities and comes equipped with a 4-conductor shielded cable that enables series, parallel, and split-coil wiring configurations for session flexibility and tonal shaping during tracking and mixing workflows. The zebra coil pattern provides visual reference for tracking sessions and cable management.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: Overwound Alnico 2
- Bridge DC Resistance: 8.8K
- Output Level: High output
- Wiring: Four-conductor
- Cable: 4-conductor shielded cable
- Mounting: Short mounting legs
- Coil Pattern: Zebra (mixed black and white bobbins)
- Handcrafted: Built in Santa Barbara, California
The Hades Gates Bridge combines aggressive output with refined harmonic content and proven Seymour Duncan craftsmanship, making it essential studio equipment for recording sessions demanding modern bridge-position performance across multiple songs and production styles.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge is a high-output bridge pickup engineered to sit confidently in dense, distorted mixes while maintaining articulate definition and harmonic warmth. Its overwound Alnico 2 design and pronounced midrange character make it ideal for recording modern rock and metal where you need aggressive sustain without harshness, translating well across both heavy and clean tones in the mix. Four-conductor wiring opens up series, parallel, and split options for session flexibility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Modern Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do I need to install this pickup?
This pickup is suited for intermediate to advanced players comfortable with soldering and wiring configurations. The four-conductor cable supports series, parallel, and split-coil setups, so familiarity with those options is helpful. Short mounting legs ensure drop-in compatibility with most standard bridge cavities, making physical installation straightforward.
Is this pickup good for metal and hard rock?
Yes—the Hades Gates is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, and modern rock with high output, pronounced midrange, and tight low-end response. Its overwound Alnico 2 magnet and 8.8K DC resistance deliver aggressive character while the warm undertone prevents harshness in high-gain applications.
Will this work in drop tunings?
The Hades Gates is specifically designed for drop tunings and heavily distorted tones. Its tight low-end response and articulate character keep clarity and definition intact even in lower tunings where other pickups can become muddy.
What's the DC resistance and output level?
Bridge DC resistance is 8.8K with high output. This configuration delivers the aggressive, defined response needed for modern bridge-position performance across metal and rock genres.
What wiring options does the four-conductor cable support?
The four-conductor shielded cable enables series, parallel, and split-coil wiring configurations, giving you flexibility to voice the pickup to match your playing style and guitar electronics.
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