Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11108-96-StrGzr
Description
Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer Pickup Set
The Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer pairing delivers a versatile tonal foundation with aggressive bridge articulation and articulate neck warmth for tracked recordings. This hand-built set excels in high-gain tracking while maintaining clarity across the frequency spectrum, making it equally effective for modern metal and contemporary rock production. The combination of ceramic and Alnico 5 magnets creates a balanced dynamic response without sacrificing presence or sustain through dense mixes.
Tone & Construction for Recording
The bridge Nazgul (13.6k ohms DCR) channels ceramic magnet aggression into tight, controlled articulation ideal for recorded palm-muted rhythms and lead takes. The neck Sentient (7.75k ohms DCR) uses an Alnico 5 bar magnet to deliver warmer, more responsive single-note definition while retaining harmonic complexity—a marked contrast that prevents the set from sounding one-dimensional in the mix.
Engineering & Studio Versatility
Both pickups employ vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal, critical for clean tracking takes and extended sustain passages in the studio. The 4-conductor lead wires support series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, granting flexibility to voice the set to specific instrument characteristics and session requirements across different amplifier pairings.
Key Features
- Bridge pickup DCR: 13.6k ohms
- Neck pickup DCR: 7.75k ohms
- Bridge magnet: Ceramic
- Neck magnet: Alnico 5 bar
- Humbucker configuration (bridge and neck set)
- 4-conductor lead wires for flexible wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Passive design
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Includes 4-conductor shielded cable
This Santa Barbara–built set represents Seymour Duncan's refined understanding of passive humbucker design, balancing high-output tracking aggression with articulate note definition across demanding production styles.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer pairing gives your recording setup a balanced high-output option that captures aggressive metal and rock tones while staying clear across the frequency spectrum—no mud, no microphonic squeal. The contrasting magnets (ceramic bridge, Alnico 5 neck) deliver punch and articulation that sit well in dense mixes, and the 4-conductor configuration lets you experiment with different wiring modes to find the exact voicing that works for your production style. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this set is ideal for tracking heavy material where you need both presence and tonal versatility in the same instrument.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the bridge and neck pickups in this set?
The bridge Nazgul uses a ceramic magnet at 13.6k ohms DCR for tight, aggressive articulation in high-gain contexts. The neck Sentient employs an Alnico 5 bar magnet at 7.75k ohms DCR, delivering warmer, more responsive single-note definition while keeping harmonic complexity intact—preventing a one-dimensional sound across the range.
Will these pickups cause feedback on high-gain setups?
No. Both pickups are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal, which is critical when running extended sustain passages or high-output amplifier configurations.
Can I reconfigure the wiring on these pickups?
Yes. Both pickups come with 4-conductor lead wires that support series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, giving you flexibility to voice the set to your specific guitar and amplifier pairing.
What genres and tunings are these pickups designed for?
The Nazgul/Sentient StarGazer excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive contexts, particularly with drop tunings. They are not voiced for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
What's included with the pickup set?
Each set includes both the bridge and neck pickups, a 4-conductor shielded cable, and nickel silver bottom plates. Installation hardware is not included.
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