Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck RevZebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11102-104-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck RevZebra Pickup
The Hades Gates Neck RevZebra is a high-output humbucker engineered to capture aggressive, articulate tones with exceptional clarity in tracking and mix-ready recordings. Built by Seymour Duncan in their Santa Barbara shop, this pickup combines overwound construction with refined magnetic design to deliver both power and definition—preserving note separation and harmonic complexity across layered arrangements.
Tone & Output Character
The Alnico 2 magnets paired with overwound coils generate substantial output while maintaining tight, focused response across the frequency spectrum. This configuration produces thick lows and punchy mids ideal for modern metal, hard rock, and high-gain sessions where articulation and clarity cut through dense production and stand up in the final mix.
Design & Construction
Four-conductor wiring enables flexible switching options and coil-splitting capability when paired with appropriate electronics, giving producers studio-ready tonal versatility during tracking and post-production. The short mounting legs accommodate various guitar bridge geometries while the 4-conductor shielded cable ensures clean signal transmission with minimal noise interference for pristine recording performance.
Key Features
- Overwound Alnico 2 magnets for high-output design
- Humbucker type construction
- Four-conductor wiring for switching flexibility
- 4-conductor shielded cable included
- DCR (DC Resistance): 4.03k at neck position
- Short mounting legs for bridge compatibility
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- RevZebra zebra-stripe coil design
This neck pickup delivers the aggressive voice and construction quality Seymour Duncan is known for, making it an excellent choice for tracking and producing high-output instruments across demanding studio sessions.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck RevZebra is a high-output humbucker engineered for recording heavy music, offering articulate aggression and tight low-end response that translates well to modern production and post-processing. Its overwound Alnico 2 magnets and four-conductor wiring give you tonal flexibility in the mix and the option to split coils for versatile layering. Ideal for tracking metal, hard rock, and progressive records where you need clarity and power without sacrificing note separation in dense arrangements.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Modern High-Gain
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this pickup different from a standard high-output humbucker?
The Hades Gates Neck combines overwound Alnico 2 magnets with refined magnetic design to deliver both high output and articulation, keeping notes separated even in tight, aggressive playing. It's designed specifically to maintain clarity and punch in modern high-gain contexts where lesser pickups can sound muddy or undefined.
Can I use coil-splitting with this pickup?
Yes, the four-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting when paired with appropriate switching electronics, giving you tonal flexibility beyond the standard humbucker voice.
What guitar styles and genres is this pickup made for?
This pickup excels in metal, hard rock, modern high-gain, and progressive music where articulation and aggression are equally important. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Does this come with all the hardware and cables I need to install it?
The pickup includes a 4-conductor shielded cable for clean signal transmission and short mounting legs that accommodate various guitar bridge geometries. You will need appropriate switching electronics if you want to use the coil-splitting capability.
What is the DC resistance of this neck pickup?
The neck pickup has a DCR of 4.03k, providing the high-output character necessary for aggressive modern playing styles.
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