Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Black Pickup Set
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11108-49-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Black Pickup Set
The Pearly Gates Black captures the classic warmth and articulation that defined generations of recorded rock tones, now in elegant black covers. These pickups balance vintage character with modern clarity, responding dynamically to playing dynamics while maintaining musical breakup at moderate tracking volumes. A matched neck and bridge pair wound on Seymour's original Leesona winding machine, they deliver consistent, session-ready performance across classic rock, blues, and hard rock recordings.
Tone & Output Character
The Alnico 2 bar magnets and carefully balanced DC resistance ratings — 7.3k neck and 8.35k bridge — produce midrange-forward tones with smooth highs and present lows that sit naturally in a mix. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring clean tracking at any volume without feedback artifacts or unwanted noise during recording.
Construction & Wiring
Molded ABS plastic bobbins and nickel silver bottom plates provide durability alongside plain enamel wire for tonal authenticity and reliable studio performance. The four-conductor lead wires accommodate series, parallel, and split configurations, with a matching hookup cable included for straightforward installation and workflow flexibility.
Key Features
- Magnet type: Alnico 2 bar
- DC Resistance: 7.3k (neck), 8.35k (bridge)
- Bobbins: Molded ABS plastic
- Wire: Plain enamel
- Bottom plates: Nickel silver
- Lead wire: 4-conductor for multiple wiring options
- Processing: Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Bridge available in standard humbucker and Trembucker spacing
- Wound on Seymour Duncan's original Leesona winding machine
- Includes four-conductor hookup cable
The Pearly Gates Black set combines proven vintage voicing with modern construction techniques, delivering reliable studio tracking and classic tone in a visually refined package.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Black offers a balanced, articulate voice ideal for recording classic rock, blues, and hard rock that sits naturally in a mix without fighting for space. The midrange-forward character, smooth high-end response, and present lows make these pickups versatile across different amp settings and recording techniques, while vacuum wax potting ensures clean, squeal-free tracking at any gain level. These pickups excel at capturing dynamic pick attack and musical breakup in the studio without requiring excessive processing.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Pearly Gates Black and other Seymour Duncan classics?
The Pearly Gates Black delivers the same classic warmth and articulation as the original Pearly Gates but in a modern black cover for visual refinement. The tone profile remains midrange-forward with smooth highs and present lows, using the same Alnico 2 magnets and original Leesona winding process that defined the line.
Will these pickups work in my guitar, and what wiring options do I have?
The set includes both standard humbucker and Trembucker bridge spacing options, so confirm which your guitar requires before ordering. The four-conductor lead wires support series, parallel, and split configurations, giving you flexibility in how you wire them into your instrument; a matching hookup cable is included.
Are these pickups good for metal or high-gain applications?
No—these pickups are optimized for classic rock, blues, and hard rock. Their midrange-forward, vintage-warm character is not designed for modern metal or djent styles, which typically demand higher output and different frequency response.
What output level should I expect?
The neck pickup has 7.3k DC resistance and the bridge has 8.35k, placing them in a moderate output range that balances sensitivity to pick dynamics with clean, articulate tone. They're not high-gain pickups but respond musically to increased amplifier gain.
Will these pickups be free from feedback or squeal?
Yes—they are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic squeal, ensuring clean operation at any volume without feedback artifacts, making them reliable for stage and studio use.
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