Seymour Duncan LW-Must Humbucker Live Wire Dave Mustaine Pickup Set(Ni
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Seymour Duncan LW-Must Humbucker Live Wire Dave Mustaine Pickup Set(Nickel/Black)
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- 11106-20-BNc
Description
Seymour Duncan LW-Must Humbucker Live Wire Dave Mustaine Pickup Set — Nickel/Black
The Seymour Duncan LW-Must is an active humbucker set engineered for high-output aggression and clarity, designed in collaboration with Dave Mustaine. These pickups capture articulate punch and sustain with minimal noise, courtesy of their integrated 9-volt Class A preamp that can push up to 25 volts for extreme dynamic range and headroom—essential for tracking heavy material without losing definition on tape.
Tone & Electronics
Built around AlNiCo V magnets, the set pairs a neck pickup (LW-Must N) tuned to 6.3 kHz resonance with a bridge model (LW-Must B) at 4.1 kHz resonance, creating focused low-end with responsive treble articulation. The Class A circuit maintains signal integrity across the entire frequency spectrum, reproducing every nuance of your playing technique while rejecting hum and interference through the three-conductor shielded cable—critical for clean recording chains and dense mixes.
Build & Installation
Black nickel plated covers deliver a refined appearance while protecting the core magnets. This complete set includes everything needed for installation: potentiometers, mounting hardware, capacitors, battery clip, stereo output jack, and wiring—all manufactured in the USA to exacting tolerances.
Key Features
- Two-pickup set: LW-Must N (neck) and LW-Must B (bridge)
- Active 9-volt preamp with Class A circuitry
- Class A circuit operable up to 25 volts for extended headroom
- AlNiCo V magnet construction
- Neck resonant frequency: 6.3 kHz
- Bridge resonant frequency: 4.1 kHz
- Black nickel plated covers
- Three-conductor shielded cable
- Includes pots, mounting hardware, capacitors, battery clip, and stereo output jack
- Made in the USA
These pickups excel in high-gain metal and hard rock sessions where clarity and output must coexist without sacrificing note definition—ideal for tracking aggressive material and maintaining separation in dense arrangements.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan LW-Must active humbucker set is engineered to cut through dense mixes and sustain under high-gain recording conditions, thanks to its Class A preamp and AlNiCo V construction tuned for focused low-end (4.1 kHz bridge) and responsive treble (6.3 kHz neck). Home producers and engineers tracking heavy music will appreciate the extended dynamic range and noise rejection, which lets aggressive playing sit cleanly in the mix without sacrificing articulation or requiring heavy compression. The complete installation package and USA manufacturing make it a dependable choice for recording sessions where output and clarity must coexist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in this set, and is it a complete installation kit?
This is a full two-pickup set (LW-Must N neck and LW-Must B bridge) with everything needed to install: potentiometers, mounting hardware, capacitors, battery clip, stereo output jack, three-conductor shielded cable, and wiring. All components are USA-manufactured and ready to wire into your instrument.
How does the active preamp work, and what's the battery situation?
The pickups run on a 9-volt battery via the included clip and can operate up to 25 volts for extended headroom and dynamic range. The Class A circuit maintains signal integrity across all frequencies while rejecting hum and interference, giving you clean output even at extreme gain levels.
Are these pickups suitable for styles other than metal?
These pickups are engineered specifically for high-gain metal and hard rock, where their high output and articulate clarity shine. While the active preamp and AlNiCo V design can work in other contexts, they are optimized for aggressive playing styles and heavy tones.
What's the difference between the neck and bridge models?
The neck pickup (LW-Must N) has a 6.3 kHz resonant frequency for responsive treble articulation, while the bridge (LW-Must B) sits at 4.1 kHz for focused low-end punch. This pairing creates balanced clarity across your entire frequency spectrum without sacrificing definition.
How do I know if these will fit my guitar?
These are standard humbucker pickups designed to fit any guitar with humbucker routing. The set includes all necessary mounting hardware, but you should verify that your instrument has humbucker cavities before ordering.
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