Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11104-02-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck Zebra Pickup
The High Voltage Neck captures aggressive, articulate response with excellent clarity and definition for neck-position tracking and isolation. This humbucker is engineered to cut through dense mixes while retaining the warmth and sustain expected from a neck pickup during overdubs and layering sessions. The distinctive zebra finish with alternating black and white bobbins provides visual identification in your pedalboard or pickup lineup while delivering consistent studio performance.
Tone & Output Character
Output measured at 7.68k positions this pickup in the hot range, delivering substantial signal with enhanced sustain and aggressive harmonic complexity that sits well in recordings without requiring preamp compensation. The Alnico II magnet provides responsive, musical saturation with natural breakup characteristics that track cleanly across different playing dynamics—critical for consistent takes and layered guitar arrangements.
Specifications & Construction
Built as a passive humbucker design requiring no batteries or external power, this pickup integrates seamlessly into any standard guitar wiring scheme for straightforward studio tracking. The 4-conductor shielded cable enables flexible coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring options for expanding tonal palette across different songs or sessions without rewiring.
Key Features
- Magnet type: Alnico II
- Output: 7.68k
- Position: Neck
- Design: Humbucker
- Voicing: Aggressive character
- Finish: Zebra (alternating black and white bobbins)
- Cable: 4-conductor shielded
- Passive design — no power requirements
The High Voltage Neck Zebra delivers studio-ready performance and articulate response for recording engineers serious about neck-position tone and mix integration.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck Zebra is a high-output neck pickup engineered to cut through a dense mix with excellent clarity and articulate harmonic response. Its Alnico II magnet provides responsive, musical saturation with natural breakup that tracks pick dynamics, making it ideal for recording hard rock, metal, and progressive music where neck-position tone needs to carry presence and definition. The passive design and shielded 4-conductor cable give you full wiring flexibility for coil-splitting or series/parallel options during tracking or mixing.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles suit this pickup best?
The High Voltage Neck excels in hard rock, metal, and progressive music, where its aggressive articulation and clarity are assets. It is not optimized for jazz or blues, where warmer, more rounded neck tones are typically preferred.
Can I use coil-splitting or other wiring options with this pickup?
Yes. The 4-conductor shielded cable supports coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring options, giving you tonal flexibility without requiring any modifications to the pickup itself.
Does this pickup require a battery or external power?
No. The High Voltage Neck is a passive humbucker design that requires no batteries or external power—it integrates seamlessly into any standard guitar wiring setup.
How does the output compare to other neck pickups?
At 7.68k output, the High Voltage Neck sits in the hot range, delivering substantially more signal than vintage neck pickups and positioning it closer to comparable models like the Seymour Duncan JB and DiMarzio D-Activate Neck for aggressive, articulate response.
What is the zebra finish, and does it affect tone?
The zebra finish is a visual design featuring alternating black and white bobbins—it makes a statement on stage but does not affect the pickup's tone or performance, which is determined by the Alnico II magnet and construction.
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