Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Gold Pickup

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Gold Pickup

The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck Gold captures a focused, articulate response in the neck position with a tight, controlled character that maintains definition and separation in dense mixes without sacrificing warmth. Built with Alnico 2 magnets and a moderate 4.03k DCR, this humbucker balances clarity and fullness across the frequency range, making it an excellent choice for tracking rhythm parts and lead overdubs. The short mounting legs and four-conductor wiring simplify installation and unlock tonal customization options in your recording setup.

Construction & Materials

Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features Alnico 2 magnets paired with a 4.03k DCR that positions it in the mid-output range—responsive enough to capture nuance and pick dynamics without excessive compression during tracking sessions. The short mounting legs accommodate most modern guitar cavities, while four-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and series/parallel switching options for expanded sonic palette across multiple takes and production scenarios.

Tone & Response

The Alnico 2 composition delivers a naturally musical midrange presence with smooth treble extension, translating to clear articulation and definition in recordings of both single-note lines and chord work. The moderate output level maintains sensitivity to playing dynamics while providing enough headroom for overdriven tracking without forced compression, allowing your performance nuance to register clearly on tape and in the mix.

Key Features

• DCR (DC Resistance): 4.03k
• Magnet type: Alnico 2
• Position: Neck
• Humbucker configuration
• Four-conductor cable
• Short mounting legs
• Four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting capability
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California

This is a precision neck pickup engineered for recording workflows that demand clarity, articulation, and musical response in your primary melodic voice and rhythm foundation.