Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates for Tele Lead Black Pickup
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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
- 11205-29-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates for Tele Lead Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates captures articulate, punchy single-coil character in a humbucker footprint—essential for recording sessions where Telecaster bridge tones need enhanced output and clarity without losing brightness. This single-coil-sized humbucker configuration bridges the gap between vintage Tele snap and modern definition, making it a direct replacement for the bridge position on any standard Telecaster and a studio-ready upgrade for tracking.
Electrical Characteristics
Rated at 18.1K DC resistance, this pickup generates strong midrange punch and presence while remaining responsive to picking dynamics and session nuance. The Alnico V magnet structure provides the harmonic complexity and sustain that translates to notes with body and separation in the mix, capturing articulation that sits clearly in dense arrangements.
Installation & Wiring
The included 4-conductor shielded cable opens flexible wiring options for coil-tapping or series/parallel switching if your guitar's electronics support it—valuable for expanding tonal palette within a single session. Drop-in compatible as a direct bridge-position replacement on any Telecaster, requiring no routing or modification and keeping your workflow efficient.
Key Features
- Alnico V magnet
- 18.1K DC resistance
- 4-conductor shielded cable
- Passive design
- Single-coil-sized humbucker configuration
- Direct Telecaster bridge-position replacement
- Black finish
- Enhanced output and midrange clarity
- Versatile coil-switching capability
The Pearly Gates combines refined engineering with genuine tonal upgrade, delivering the punch and presence your productions demand from a Tele bridge position.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates is a high-output bridge pickup for Telecasters that sits in the mix with punchy midrange presence and harmonic bloom, ideal for capturing articulate lead tones in recording sessions. Its single-coil character wrapped in a humbucker design delivers the brightness and definition needed for layering in blues, rock, and funk tracks while the included 4-conductor shielded cable opens up coil-tapping and switching options for studio versatility. Drop-in installation means you can integrate it into your recording rig without downtime or modification.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Funk
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup a direct drop-in replacement for my Telecaster?
Yes. The Pearly Gates is designed as a direct bridge-position replacement for any standard Telecaster—no routing or modification needed. It comes with a 4-conductor shielded cable for flexible wiring.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Pearly Gates excels in blues, rock, country, and funk. Its articulate single-coil character and punchy midrange make it ideal for lead work and expressive playing in these genres; it is not recommended for metal or djent styles.
How does this compare to a vintage Fender Tele or other Seymour Duncan Tele pickups?
The Pearly Gates bridges vintage Tele snap with modern definition and output (18.1K DC resistance) using an Alnico V magnet. It delivers more clarity and presence than a stock Fender, and sits between the Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound and Fender Custom Shop '69 in terms of brightness and harmonic complexity.
What does the 4-conductor shielded cable allow me to do?
The 4-conductor cable enables coil-tapping or series/parallel switching if your Telecaster's electronics support those options, adding tonal versatility beyond the standard bridge-position installation.
What skill level do I need to install and use this pickup?
Intermediate and above. While installation is a simple drop-in for the bridge position, getting the most from the coil-switching options and wiring flexibility requires competence with guitar electronics or professional help.
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. 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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