Seymour Duncan LW-Must Dave Mustaine Set, Nickel Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11106-20-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan LW-Must Dave Mustaine Set, Nickel Pickup
The LW-Must Dave Mustaine signature set delivers the aggressive, articulate character needed for precision recording in high-gain sessions. This dual-pickup system pairs neck and bridge configurations engineered for high-output clarity and dynamic response, capturing metal, hard rock, and heavy music with defined separation and controlled transients. The nickel-plated finish with engraved signature provides professional-grade construction and studio-ready reliability.
Recording Tone & Signal Path
Built-in Class A circuitry with active 9-volt preamp technology operating at up to 25 volts delivers clean, uncolored amplification across a wide frequency range—critical for accurate tracking and mix-ready recordings. The AlNiCo V magnets, coupled with resonant frequencies of 6.3 kHz (neck) and 4.1 kHz (bridge), yield balanced output with defined treble articulation for lead clarity and controlled low-end response for tight rhythm takes. The bridge pickup's DCR of 16.40 ensures powerful signal delivery that seats well in dense mixes without excessive mud or loss of definition.
Studio-Ready Construction
The complete assembly includes all necessary components: potentiometers, socket, battery clamp, and 3-core shielded connection cable for noise-free signal transmission during tracking sessions. USA manufacturing ensures consistent quality and reliability across recording applications, while the nickel-plated hardware with signature engraving reflects the meticulous attention to detail required in professional recording environments.
Key Features
- Two-pickup set: LW-Must N (neck) and LW-Must B (bridge)
- AlNiCo V magnet construction
- Neck resonant frequency: 6.3 kHz
- Bridge resonant frequency: 4.1 kHz
- Active 9-volt-powered preamp
- Class A circuitry operable at up to 25 volts
- Bridge DCR: 16.40
- Nickel-plated caps with engraved Dave Mustaine signature
- 3-core shielded connection cable included
- Potentiometers, socket, and battery clamp supplied
- Made in the USA
This set stands out for combining aggressive output with transparent amplification and professional construction, making it ideal for producers and engineers tracking heavy music demanding both power and definition in the recording chain.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan LW-Must Dave Mustaine signature set pairs dual pickups optimized for recording high-gain metal and hard rock with defined treble on leads and controlled low-end on rhythms. Its active 9-volt preamp with Class A circuitry and AlNiCo V magnets delivers balanced, noise-free signal capture across a wide frequency range, making it ideal for tracking aggressive performances with clarity and presence. Install this set to capture the articulate, transparent tones Mustaine built his signature around without sacrificing punch or definition in your recordings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the set, and is installation straightforward?
The set includes both neck and bridge pickups, potentiometers, socket, battery clamp, and a 3-core shielded connection cable for noise-free signal transmission. All components are supplied for installation; you'll need to integrate them into your instrument and wire the active preamp to a 9-volt battery.
What makes these pickups suitable for metal and hard rock?
The bridge pickup's 16.40 DCR delivers powerful signal output, while AlNiCo V magnets and resonant frequencies tuned to 6.3 kHz (neck) and 4.1 kHz (bridge) yield articulate treble on leads and controlled low-end on rhythm work, preventing muddiness in high-gain applications.
Can the preamp operate at different voltages?
Yes, the active Class A preamp is powered by a 9-volt battery but can operate at up to 25 volts, allowing flexibility if you upgrade your power system for extended headroom and clean amplification across a wide frequency range.
How does this set differ from passive pickups?
This set includes a built-in active 9-volt preamp with Class A circuitry that provides clean amplification and noise rejection without the passive output limitations; the preamp preserves transparency while delivering the aggressive output needed in high-gain metal contexts.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $16 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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