Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck Reverse Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11104-02-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck Reverse Zebra Pickup
The High Voltage Neck captures aggressive, articulate response with a characteristically hot output that cuts through dense mixes and maintains clarity in driven recording sessions. This reverse zebra humbucker excels in modern rock, metal, and high-gain production work where definition and sustain anchor the low end without muddying the mix. The neck position voicing balances punch with precision, staying focused and articulate even at extreme gain levels during tracking or layering.
Tone & Electronics
Built on an Alnico 2 magnet, this pickup produces warm harmonic complexity underneath its aggressive character—a signature Seymour Duncan trait that prevents brittle, harsh artifacts in sustained notes during recording and playback. The 7.68k output sits well above standard neck pickups, delivering the volume and compression needed to balance against bridge humbucker pairs or function as a lead voice in dual-humbucker tracking setups without reshaping your mix.
Construction & Wiring
Hand-built in California to exacting standards, the pickup ships with a 4-conductor shielded cable enabling coil-splitting and series/parallel switching if your guitar's electronics support it. The reverse zebra coil configuration—alternating magnet and coil pole pieces—reduces inductance for snappier transient response compared to traditional designs, preserving pick attack and pick noise nuance in multitrack recordings.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 magnet for warm, articulate tone
- 7.68k neck position output
- Humbucker configuration with aggressive voicing
- 4-conductor shielded cable for switching options
- Reverse zebra coil design
- Hand-built in California
- Designed for high-gain and modern rock applications
- Enhanced clarity and definition in saturated amp settings
A serious neck pickup for producers and engineers tracking players who demand articulation and output without sacrificing the harmonic warmth that defines Seymour Duncan's recording-ready design.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck brings high-output aggression and articulation to tracking sessions and mixing, designed to sit clearly in dense, high-gain mixes without losing harmonic warmth or introducing brittleness. Its 7.68k output and reverse zebra coil design deliver tight transients and responsive dynamics that capture the detail you need when layering heavy guitars, while the Alnico 2 magnet ensures recorded sustain stays musical and full. The included 4-conductor cable opens up switching options for session versatility across modern rock, metal, and hard rock productions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Modern Rock
- ✓ High-Gain Applications
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this neck pickup hot enough to match a bridge humbucker's output?
Yes. At 7.68k output, the High Voltage Neck sits well above standard neck pickups and can deliver equal volume and compression when paired with a bridge humbucker, or function as a lead voice in dual-humbucker setups.
What's the reverse zebra coil design, and does it make a real difference?
Reverse zebra alternates magnet and coil pole pieces to reduce inductance, resulting in snappier transient response and tighter attack compared to traditional coil configurations. You'll hear faster note definition and reduced mud in high-gain settings.
Can I use coil-splitting or series/parallel switching with this pickup?
The pickup ships with a 4-conductor shielded cable that supports coil-splitting and series/parallel switching if your guitar's electronics and wiring accommodate it. Check your guitar's switching capability before assuming all options are available.
What genres and amp styles is this pickup designed for?
The High Voltage Neck is engineered for metal, hard rock, modern rock, and high-gain applications where clarity, sustain, and articulation are essential. It excels with driven amp settings and dense mixes, but is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk playing.
Is this pickup hand-built, and where?
Yes, the High Voltage Neck is hand-built in California to exacting standards by Seymour Duncan, using an Alnico 2 magnet and reverse zebra coil configuration.
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