Seymour Duncan High Voltage Humbucker Nickel Cover 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
- 11104-04-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan High Voltage Humbucker Nickel Cover Pickup Set
The High Voltage Humbucker set delivers aggressive, articulate tone with refined midrange character ideal for tracking and mixing modern rock, metal, and blues-influenced material. These pickups are engineered to capture clarity and punch in the box without sacrificing traditional humbucker warmth, translating to controlled, punchy recordings across high-gain and mid-gain sessions.
Recording Tone & Frequency Response
The Alnico 2 magnet configuration produces a smooth, vocal midrange response with balanced treble definition that sits cleanly in dense mixes. The bridge pickup's degaussed design reduces magnetic pull on the strings, allowing for faster note articulation and cleaner string separation—particularly valuable for layered lead tracking and complex chord arrangements that need definition without mud.
Construction & Studio Specifications
Built with lightly aged nickel covers that resist sweat corrosion, these pickups maintain consistent tonal character through extended recording sessions. The neck pickup measures 7.7k ohms while the bridge pickup rates at 8.6k ohms, delivering sufficient output for high-gain tracking applications without excessive compression or loss of dynamics—critical for preserving note articulation during playback and mixing.
Key Features
- Humbucker pickup set (neck and bridge)
- Alnico 2 magnet type
- Neck pickup DC resistance: 7.7k ohms
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 8.6k ohms
- Lightly aged nickel cover material
- Sweat corrosion resistant cover finish
- Bridge pickup degaussed for articulation
- High-output design suitable for rock and metal
This set represents a mature, road-tested design that balances modern high-gain capability with the tonal refinement required for professional recording and mixing work.
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At a Glance
These High Voltage Humbuckers bring articulate, high-output character to modern rock and metal recordings, with a vocal midrange and smooth treble response that sits well in dense mixes. The degaussed bridge pickup preserves string separation and dynamic response during aggressive tracking and lead overdubs, while the Alnico 2 configuration delivers enough warmth to avoid harshness in the mix. At 7.7k neck and 8.6k bridge ohms, they supply serious output for high-gain sessions without compressing your playing dynamics or tone nuance.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Modern Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Lead Work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups suitable for metal and hard rock, or are they better for blues?
These pickups are designed equally for modern rock, metal, hard rock, and blues-influenced playing. The high output (7.7k neck, 8.6k bridge ohms) and aggressive voicing make them excellent for high-gain applications, while the Alnico 2 magnet and vocal midrange keep them musical enough for blues lead work and complex chord voicings.
What does the degaussed bridge pickup do?
The degaussed bridge design reduces magnetic pull on the strings, allowing for faster note articulation and cleaner string separation—particularly valuable for fast lead work and clearly defined chord voicings in high-gain contexts.
How do these compare to other Seymour Duncan models like the JB or 59?
The High Voltage bridges the gap between the JB Model and 59: it delivers more articulation and treble definition than the 59 while maintaining cleaner dynamics than the JB, making it versatile across modern rock, metal, and blues without favoring any single genre.
Will these pickups survive heavy touring and sweat exposure?
Yes—the lightly aged nickel covers are specifically engineered to resist sweat corrosion, so they maintain their visual character and tonal stability through years of heavy use and road conditions.
What's included in this set?
This is a complete humbucker set with neck and bridge pickups, both ready to install into any standard humbucker routing.
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