Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Gold 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-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB Gold Pickup
The Hades Gates TB Gold captures focused, articulate high-output character with tight low-end definition—essential for recording aggressive material that cuts through dense mixes without muddying your session. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with overwound Alnico 2 magnets, this trembucker bridges vintage warmth and modern precision, preserving note separation and string detail on high-gain tracking while maintaining clarity in the mix.
Tone & Response
Overwound Alnico 2 magnets provide a brighter, more sensitive magnetic field than standard configurations, capturing string vibrations with enhanced articulation for detailed recording. The trembucker design's wider pole spacing suits modern 7-string and wide-spaced humbucker cavities, ensuring balanced output across all strings in your mix without frequency buildup or hot spots.
Construction & Wiring
Four-conductor wiring enables series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, allowing you to integrate this pickup seamlessly with your instrument's switching and blending options for session flexibility. Each unit is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, reflecting Seymour Duncan's commitment to consistent quality and meticulous assembly standards for reliable tracking performance.
Key Features
- Overwound Alnico 2 bar magnets
- Trembucker (wide-spaced) configuration
- Four-conductor wiring for series/parallel/split operation
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Gold finish cover
- High-output design for saturated lead tones
- Articulate midrange clarity on overdriven channels
- Wide pole spacing for modern instrument compatibility
- Enhanced string-to-string sensitivity
The Hades Gates TB Gold is a direct, purposeful pickup engineered for recording and production contexts where definition and presence matter—delivering dynamic response and controllable saturation across your mix.
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At a Glance
The Hades Gates TB Gold is a high-output trembucker that records with articulate midrange clarity, tight low-end definition, and enhanced string-to-string sensitivity—perfect for capturing aggressive, saturated lead tones and overdriven rhythms in the mix. Hand-built with overwound Alnico 2 magnets and four-conductor wiring, it integrates into tracking chains where definition and presence matter, especially in metal and djent production. Wide pole spacing and balanced output across all strings ensure even capture and minimal hot spots during recording.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this and a standard Seymour Duncan humbucker?
The Hades Gates TB Gold uses overwound Alnico 2 magnets for a brighter, more sensitive response and trembucker (wide-spaced) pole spacing instead of standard humbucker spacing. This design prioritizes articulate midrange clarity and tight low-end definition suited to modern 7-string guitars and high-gain contexts, whereas standard humbuckers offer a rounder, more balanced tone.
Will this work in a 6-string guitar with standard humbucker spacing?
No—the trembucker design features wider pole spacing engineered for modern 7-string and wide-spaced humbucker cavities. Installing it in a standard 6-string cavity would result in uneven string-to-string response and hot spots.
What genres is this pickup best suited for?
The Hades Gates TB Gold is engineered for metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music where high-output, articulate clarity on high-gain settings is essential. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles, which typically benefit from warmer, more transparent pickups.
Can I use the four-conductor wiring for different tonal configurations?
Yes—four-conductor wiring enables series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, giving you flexibility to blend this pickup with other electronics and switch between tonal voicings based on your rig and preference.
What skill level do I need to maximize this pickup's performance?
This pickup is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its high-output, articulate character demands proficient amp technique and proper gain management to unlock its clarity without excessive harshness.
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