Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Zebra 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-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Zebra Pickup Set
The Hades Gates Zebra pickups deliver articulate, high-output aggression with a focused midrange presence that cuts through dense mixes. Short mounting legs allow for direct body-mounted installation without routing, making these a straightforward retrofit for most solid-body guitars. Built with overwound Alnico 2 magnets and four-conductor wiring, this set provides the tonal flexibility and hot output that modern metal and hard rock production demands in the studio.
Magnet & Winding Construction
The overwound Alnico 2 magnets push the output well beyond standard configurations while maintaining clarity and definition across the frequency spectrum. The neck position reads 4.03k DCR, indicating substantial winding density that translates to aggressive sustain and pronounced upper-midrange articulation—essential characteristics for aggressive high-gain recordings that maintain definition and separation in layered mix environments.
Recording & Switching Options
Four-conductor wiring enables coil-split functionality and series/parallel switching when paired with appropriate electronics, giving you multiple tonal options across a single session without swapping hardware. Short mounting legs sit flush against the body surface, eliminating the need for routing or spacer rings on most guitar platforms, keeping your instrument's core resonance intact.
Key Features
- Handbuilt in Santa Barbara, California
- Overwound Alnico 2 magnets
- Four-conductor wiring for coil-split capability
- Short mounting legs for direct body installation
- Neck position DCR: 4.03k
- Four-conductor cable included
- High-output design for aggressive tonal character
- Focused midrange presence for modern hard rock and metal
The Hades Gates Zebra combines aggressive output with installation simplicity, delivering studio-ready tone without extensive guitar modification.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Zebra set brings studio-ready high-output character to tracking and mixing modern metal and hard rock productions, with a focused midrange and pronounced upper-mids designed to sit clearly in dense, gain-heavy arrangements. Four-conductor wiring unlocks coil-split and series/parallel switching options for session versatility, letting producers dial in tonal variations without swapping pickups mid-session. Handbuilt in Santa Barbara with overwound Alnico 2 magnets, these pickups deliver the articulate aggression and sustain that modern metal and djent require in the box.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these pickups fit my guitar without routing?
Yes. The short mounting legs are designed to sit flush against the body surface, eliminating the need for routing or spacer rings on most solid-body guitars.
What kinds of guitars and genres are these best suited for?
These pickups excel in metal, hard rock, djent, and drop-tuning applications where high output, aggressive sustain, and cut-through clarity are essential. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk playing styles.
What does four-conductor wiring give me?
Four-conductor wiring enables coil-split functionality and series/parallel switching when paired with appropriate guitar electronics, expanding your tonal palette beyond standard humbucker operation.
How hot is the output, and what is the neck pickup DCR?
The neck position measures 4.03k DCR, indicating substantial winding density that delivers high output, aggressive sustain, and pronounced upper-midrange articulation. This overwound design pushes output well beyond standard humbucker configurations while maintaining clarity and definition.
Are these pickups handmade, and what materials are used?
Yes, they are handbuilt in Santa Barbara, California, using overwound Alnico 2 magnets and four-conductor wiring throughout the set.
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