Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB RevZebra 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-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB RevZebra Pickup
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra is a high-output bridge pickup engineered to capture aggressive modern metal tones with precision and clarity. Built with overwound Alnico 2 magnets and short mounting legs, this pickup delivers tight articulation and controlled sustain that translates exceptionally well to mix, maintaining definition even when layered with extreme gain and processing. Hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, this is a precision component for recording engineers and producers tracking demanding material.
Tone & Output Character
An 8.8k DC resistance core delivers a genuinely hot pickup—thick mids, pronounced treble presence, and a compressed dynamic response that sits beautifully in dense arrangements and drop-tuned or extended-range sessions. The overwound Alnico 2 magnet structure emphasizes harmonic content while maintaining note separation, preventing the muddiness that compromises high-output recording chains.
Construction & Compatibility
Four-conductor wiring provides complete flexibility for coil splits and series/parallel configurations, adapting to diverse tracking approaches and session requirements. Short mounting legs ensure a secure fit in standard humbucker cavities without modification, and the bridge position calibration is optimized to balance output and articulation across all strings for consistent capture and blend.
Key Features
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Overwound Alnico 2 magnets
- Bridge position: 8.8k DC Resistance
- Four-conductor wiring for switching flexibility
- Short mounting legs for standard humbucker cavities
- High-output design for metal and aggressive genres
- Tight, controlled harmonic response
- Maintains clarity and articulation under extreme gain
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra combines Seymour Duncan's meticulous hand-crafted build quality with a voicing that cuts through dense mixes without sacrificing note definition—essential for tracking and producing premium results.
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At a Glance
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra is a precision high-output bridge pickup engineered to track fast, articulate riffs and heavy tones in the mix without losing note definition under saturation. Built with overwound Alnico 2 magnets and 8.8k DC resistance, it delivers thick mids and controlled dynamics that sit well in dense, distortion-heavy productions while maintaining harmonic clarity. Four-conductor wiring opens up tonal flexibility for studio experimentation with coil splits and series/parallel switching.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and tunings is this pickup best suited for?
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra is engineered for metal, djent, hard rock, and drop-tuned or extended-range playing. Its tight articulation and controlled sustain are optimized for aggressive styles but are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Will this pickup fit my guitar without modification?
Yes. The short mounting legs are designed for standard humbucker cavities, so installation requires no routing or modifications to most modern guitars. Four-conductor wiring also adapts to most modern electronics for coil splits or parallel switching.
How does the high output affect tone clarity under extreme gain?
The overwound Alnico 2 magnet structure emphasizes harmonic content and note separation, preventing the muddiness common in lesser high-output pickups. The 8.8k DC resistance and bridge-position calibration maintain articulation and clarity even under heavy distortion and compression.
What makes this different from other high-output metal pickups?
The Hades Gates TB RevZebra combines Seymour Duncan's hand-crafted Santa Barbara construction with a voicing that delivers thick mids and pronounced treble while keeping tight, controlled dynamics. This emphasis on harmonic definition and note separation sets it apart from designs that sacrifice clarity for raw output.
What wiring options does the four-conductor setup enable?
Four-conductor wiring allows for coil splits and series/parallel switching configurations, giving you tonal flexibility and adaptability to most modern guitar electronics and switching systems.
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