Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Nickel Pickup Set
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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
- 11102-106-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Nickel Pickup Set
The Hades Gates Nickel pickups deliver articulate, high-output aggression with a refined edge—aggressive enough for modern metal and hard rock tracking, yet tonally defined rather than muddy. This matched neck and bridge set with distinctive nickel cover and gold mesh maintains clarity and string separation across heavy gain, capturing aggressive tones in the box without losing individual note definition or harmonic nuance.
Tone & Output Characteristics
Built around Alnico II magnets, these pickups balance clarity with punch across a wide frequency range, translating well through saturation and compression in the mix. The neck unit measures 8.06 kΩ DC resistance while the bridge sits at 8.8 kΩ, providing enough output for driven amp simulations and heavy gain without sacrificing note definition or frequency separation in a dense mix.
Design & Construction
Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California, each pickup is handmade to exacting standards. The short mounting legs ensure easy installation in most modern guitar cavities, while the four-conductor cable wiring scheme offers flexible coil-splitting options for session versatility and tonal range without rewiring between takes.
Key Features
- Alnico II magnet construction
- Neck DC Resistance: 8.06 kΩ
- Bridge DC Resistance: 8.8 kΩ
- Four-conductor wiring
- Short mounting legs for standard guitar routing
- Nickel cover with gold mesh finish
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Matched neck and bridge set
- High-output voicing for rock and metal applications
- Balanced articulation across gain settings
The Hades Gates Nickel set combines Seymour Duncan's proven high-output DNA with refined tonal character, delivering aggressive recordings with clarity and punch suitable for modern production workflows.
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At a Glance
The Hades Gates Nickel pickups are a studio-ready high-output set designed to capture aggressive metal and hard rock tones with articulate string definition and refined clarity across the frequency spectrum. Hand-wound Alnico II magnets and matched neck (8.06 kΩ) and bridge (8.8 kΩ) units deliver balanced gain response that stays tight and defined during overdubs and heavy tracking, while four-conductor wiring lets you experiment with coil-splitting options during mixing without hardware changes. These pickups sit well in dense, driven mixes where articulation and punch matter.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups suitable for drop-tuned and extended-range playing?
Yes—the Hades Gates Nickel set is specifically designed for metal and hard rock with drop tunings. The matched pair delivers enough output and punch to maintain clarity and articulation even under heavy gain and low tunings.
What do the four-conductor cables do?
Four-conductor wiring allows coil-splitting without rewiring your guitar, giving you access to different tonal variations by splitting the coils. This adds versatility for players who want options beyond the standard high-output voice.
What are the DC resistance specs?
The neck unit is 8.06 kΩ and the bridge is 8.8 kΩ, providing high output suitable for driven amp settings and heavy gain while maintaining note definition across the frequency range.
Will these fit my guitar?
These pickups feature short mounting legs designed for standard modern guitar cavities. If your guitar has typical routing for contemporary instruments, installation should be straightforward; verify your cavity dimensions if you have a vintage or offset design.
How do these compare to other high-output metal pickups?
The Hades Gates Nickel sits alongside models like the EMG 81/85 and DiMarzio Crunchlab. Seymour Duncan emphasizes articulate clarity and balanced gain response rather than pure output volume, so these deliver aggression with refined tonal definition rather than a purely compressed or muddy character.
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