Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB 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
- 11103-105-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Black captures articulate, aggressive high-output character with tight low-end definition and clarity that holds its own in dense mixes. This neck and bridge set pairs Alnico 2 magnets with hand-built construction to produce a balanced humbucker voice that punches through layered productions without sacrificing detail. These pickups track precisely in modern rock, metal, and high-gain recording sessions where both articulation and punch shape the final mix.
Recording Tone & Construction
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, this set uses Alnico 2 magnets to shape a focused, responsive tonal character that translates well to tape and digital recording. The neck position reads 8.06K DC resistance while the bridge sits at 8.8K, providing consistent output across the set with slight bridge emphasis that locks in articulation and sustain in the mix.
Wiring & Session Flexibility
4-conductor wiring unlocks coil-splitting and series/parallel options, expanding your tonal palette across different tracks and sections without changing pickups. Short mounting legs accommodate standard Gibson-style pickup cavities with straightforward installation and secure seating for reliable tracking performance.
Key Features
- Magnet type: Alnico 2
- Wiring: 4-conductor
- Mounting: Short mounting legs (Gibson-style compatible)
- Neck position DC resistance: 8.06K
- Bridge position DC resistance: 8.8K
- Neck and bridge pickup set
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- Electric guitar humbucker design
The Hades Gates TB Black combines meticulous hand-built craftsmanship with practical 4-conductor wiring to deliver modern high-output performance with genuine tonal coherence that sits solid in the mix.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Black is a matched neck-and-bridge humbucker set designed to capture articulate, aggressive high-output character with tight bass definition and frequency clarity—ideal for tracking and mixing modern rock, metal, and high-gain material. Hand-built construction with Alnico 2 magnets and balanced resistance (8.06K neck, 8.8K bridge) ensures consistent performance across a set while 4-conductor wiring opens coil-split and series/parallel recording options for mixing flexibility. Choose them if you're tracking heavy music and need pickups that deliver punch and definition without muddiness in a dense mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Modern Rock
- ✓ High-gain applications
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar types are these compatible with?
The Hades Gates TB Black uses short mounting legs designed for Gibson-style humbucker cavities, making them compatible with most Gibson electrics and any guitar with standard Gibson-pattern cavities and wiring access.
Can I use these pickups for genres other than metal and hard rock?
These pickups are engineered specifically for metal, modern rock, and high-gain applications where articulation and punch are priorities; they are not voiced for jazz, blues, or folk styles and will sound overly aggressive in those contexts.
What does the 4-conductor wiring allow me to do?
4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring configurations, giving you tonal flexibility beyond standard humbucker operation once installed in a properly wired guitar.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ in output?
The neck position reads 8.06K DC resistance while the bridge sits at 8.8K, providing consistent overall output across the set with a slight bridge emphasis for added articulation and sustain.
Are these hand-made, and where are they built?
Yes, the Hades Gates TB Black set is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, using Alnico 2 magnets to ensure quality construction and focused tonal character.
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