Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- SKU
- 11104-02-B
Description
Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck Black Pickup
The High Voltage Neck delivers articulate, punchy midrange with exceptional clarity in the neck position. This pickup strikes a balance between aggressive output and definition, making it ideal for tracking and mixing scenarios that demand both cut and nuance in the tone without sacrificing dynamic response.
Tone & Output Character
With a DC resistance of 7.7k ohms, this neck pickup produces elevated output while maintaining tight articulation across the frequency spectrum. The Alnico 2 magnet provides warm, responsive magnetic field that enhances sustain and preserves note separation even at high gain, ensuring your recordings stay clear and defined through layered instrumentation.
Construction & Specifications
Built with 42 AWG plain enamel wire and 4-conductor shielded cable, the pickup is engineered for low noise operation and flexible wiring options. The 3.928 H inductance contributes to the pickup's midrange focus and articulate harmonic response, translating to clean, usable takes with minimal post-processing overhead.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 7.7k (neck position)
- Magnet Type: Alnico 2
- Wire Gauge: 42 AWG Plain Enamel
- Inductance: 3.928 H
- Cable: 4-Conductor Shielded
- Pickup Type: Passive
- Color: Black
- Position: Neck
The High Voltage Neck is a versatile choice for producers and engineers building custom tonal configurations or upgrading an existing instrument with a focused, articulate neck-position voice that seats naturally in dense mixes.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck is a high-output, articulate neck pickup that brings punchy midrange definition and exceptional clarity to your recording sessions. With a 7.7k resistance and Alnico 2 magnet, it sits cleanly in dense mixes and captures warm sustain alongside tight harmonic separation—ideal for overdubbing lead textures or layering rhythm parts in metal and progressive genres. Choose this if you're tracking material where the neck position needs to punch through without getting muddy at high gain.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Soft Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The High Voltage Neck excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive music where articulate midrange and high output are essential. It's less ideal for traditional jazz or soft folk, where warmer, lower-output voicings typically work better.
How does the High Voltage Neck compare to other popular alternatives?
The High Voltage Neck sits between the mellower Seymour Duncan JB Neck and more aggressive EMG 81/85 or DiMarzio Tone Zone models—it balances punchy output with note definition and warm sustain, rather than pushing pure aggression.
What skill level do I need to install this pickup?
Intermediate to advanced players typically handle this install. The 4-conductor shielded cable offers flexible wiring options, but soldering and routing knowledge helps; professional installation is always an option.
What specifications should I know before purchasing?
DC resistance is 7.7k ohms, the magnet is Alnico 2, wire gauge is 42 AWG plain enamel, and inductance is 3.928 H. It's a passive pickup with a 4-conductor shielded cable for low-noise operation and comes in black.
Will this work in my existing guitar without modifications?
If your guitar already has a neck-position pickup, this High Voltage can drop in as a direct replacement using the 4-conductor shielded cable. Confirm your guitar's routing and magnet compatibility before purchasing.
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