Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Black 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
- 11102-104-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck is a medium-output humbucker engineered for articulate, controlled response in the neck position. Built with Alnico 2 magnets and hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, this pickup delivers balanced clarity without sacrificing warmth, making it ideal for capturing definition across extended ranges and complex chord voicings in recording sessions.
Recording Character & Construction
Hand-built construction in Santa Barbara ensures consistent quality and attention to detail throughout manufacturing. The Alnico 2 magnet configuration produces a naturally warm, responsive character with excellent harmonic complexity, while the medium output level maintains articulation and string separation perfect for neck position tracking without excessive gain staging demands in your preamp or interface chain.
Integration & Studio Setup
The 4-conductor shielded cable provides flexible wiring options and noise rejection, allowing you to configure coil-tapping or phase switching if your guitar's electronics support it—useful techniques for expanding tonal options within a single session. Short mounting legs fit standard humbucker cavities, and the 8.06 kΩ DC resistance integrates seamlessly with most guitar electronics without requiring modification, keeping your signal path transparent and predictable for mixing.
Key Features
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- Alnico 2 magnet material
- Dual coil humbucker design
- Medium output level
- 8.06 kΩ DC Resistance (Neck)
- 4-conductor shielded cable
- Short mounting legs
- Black finish
- Neck position configuration
This neck humbucker combines Seymour Duncan's proven design philosophy with professional-grade components, delivering the articulation and tonal balance that producers and engineers rely on for versatile, well-defined neck-position recordings.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck is a hand-crafted, medium-output humbucker that brings warm, articulate definition to neck-position recordings without muddiness or loss of harmonic detail. Built with Alnico 2 magnets and engineered for balanced clarity, it excels at capturing complex jazz voicings, progressive arrangements, and layered studio sessions where string separation and tonal nuance matter. The 4-conductor shielded cable opens coil-tapping and phase-switching possibilities, giving you mix-friendly tonal options during tracking and overdubs.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Punk
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the output level and will it work with my amp?
The Hades Gates Neck is a medium-output pickup with 8.06 kΩ DC resistance, designed to integrate seamlessly with most guitar electronics without requiring modification. Its controlled response and articulate character are engineered to preserve clarity and string separation rather than overwhelm your amp's front end.
Does this pickup support coil-tapping or phase switching?
Yes—the 4-conductor shielded cable provides flexible wiring options, allowing you to configure coil-tapping or phase switching if your guitar's electronics support it. This gives you additional tonal versatility in the studio or on stage.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Hades Gates Neck excels in jazz, progressive, studio sessions, and extended-range playing where articulation, harmonic complexity, and balanced clarity are priorities. It is not voiced for punk or thrash metal applications.
Will this pickup fit my guitar?
The short mounting legs fit standard humbucker cavities found on most electric guitars. The 4-conductor shielded cable connects to your guitar's electronics without requiring modification.
How does the Alnico 2 magnet affect the tone?
Alnico 2 magnets deliver a naturally warm, responsive character with excellent harmonic complexity, while the medium output level maintains articulation and string separation—ideal for neck position work where you need definition without loss of warmth.
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