Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB White 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-W
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB White Pickup
The Hades Gates in white captures aggressive, high-output character with articulate definition—ideal for tracking modern metal, hard rock, and high-gain productions. This bridge-position humbucker balances clarity and power, translating pick attack and technique into tight, controlled tone that cuts through dense mixes without losing musical detail. The compact form factor and short mounting legs ensure straightforward installation across most bolt-on neck guitars.
Tone & Electronics
Built around an Alnico 2 bar magnet, this pickup generates warm, musical harmonic content while maintaining tight articulation across the frequency spectrum. The 8.8K bridge DC resistance delivers substantial output with natural breakup and definition—aggressive enough for high-gain tracking yet responsive to pick dynamics and playing technique, capturing nuance in layered guitar arrangements.
Construction & Installation
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, each pickup meets Seymour Duncan's exacting assembly standards. The 4-conductor cable enables flexible wiring configurations for session versatility, while short mounting legs provide compatibility with a wide range of guitar cavities and bridge positions, streamlining studio setup.
Key Features
- Humbucker type pickup
- Alnico 2 bar magnet
- 8.8K bridge DC resistance
- 4-conductor cable
- Short mounting legs
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- White finish
- Bridge position configuration
The Hades Gates combines Seymour Duncan's proven engineering with straightforward installation and reliable performance for tracking demanding high-gain material in the studio.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates TB White is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered to deliver articulate, tight tracking and warm harmonic content in the studio—ideal for capturing defined metal and hard-rock tones without muddiness. At 8.8K DC resistance, it produces natural breakup and substantial output that layers cleanly in dense arrangements and responds well to gain staging and playing dynamics during recording sessions. This is the pickup to track with when you need clarity, sustain, and controlled aggression that translates accurately from performance to final mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Modern High-Gain
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Hades Gates TB White is designed for metal, hard rock, modern high-gain, and progressive styles. It excels in high-gain contexts but is not optimized for jazz, blues, or country playing.
What's the DC resistance and output level?
This bridge pickup has 8.8K DC resistance, delivering high output with natural breakup and definition. It balances aggressive tone with responsiveness to pick dynamics and playing technique.
Will this pickup fit my guitar?
The Hades Gates features short mounting legs and a compact form factor for straightforward installation across most bolt-on neck guitars in the bridge position. It comes with a 4-conductor cable for flexible wiring configurations.
What magnet type does it use?
This pickup is built around an Alnico 2 bar magnet, which produces warm, musical harmonic content while maintaining tight articulation across the frequency spectrum.
Where is this pickup made?
Each Hades Gates is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, and meets Seymour Duncan's exacting assembly standards for reliable performance.
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