Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient Matte Black Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11108-95-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient Matte Black Pickup Set
The Pegasus/Sentient pairing delivers articulate, controlled output with enough headroom for tight, defined lows and vocal mids. This modern high-output set captures clarity and precision across drop tunings and standard tuning, translating to clean tracking sessions and balanced mix presence whether you're layering rhythms or recording lead passes.
Recording & Mix Performance
The bridge Pegasus (12.5 kΩ) produces aggressive attack with controlled sustain, ideal for punchy rhythm tracks and riff definition. The neck Sentient (7.75 kΩ) balances warmth and articulation for smooth, intelligible lead recordings. Resonant peaks at 5.16 kHz (bridge) and 6.48 kHz (neck) ensure each pickup cuts through the mix without harshness, delivering punchy fundamentals and defined harmonic content that sit well in a full production context.
Construction & Materials
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, each pickup uses Alnico 5 Bar magnets and nickel silver bottom plates for reliable performance and tonal consistency. The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures stable operation even under load.
Key Features
- Dual Coil Humbucker design — bridge and neck positions
- Bridge DC Resistance: 12.5 kΩ
- Neck DC Resistance: 7.75 kΩ
- Alnico 5 Bar magnets
- Nickel silver bottom plates
- Bridge Resonant Peak: 5.16 kHz
- Neck Resonant Peak: 6.48 kHz
- 4-Conductor cable configuration
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Matte Black finish
This set combines Seymour Duncan's proven engineering with versatile output specs that work across modern and classic platforms, delivering session-ready performance and recording adaptability.
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At a Glance
The Pegasus/Sentient pair delivers articulate, controlled high-output humbuckers with resonant peaks tuned to cut through a mix (5.16 kHz bridge, 6.48 kHz neck) while maintaining tight, defined low end and vocal midrange presence—ideal for tracking modern metal, progressive, and hard rock productions. Hand-built with Alnico 5 magnets and vacuum wax potting, they capture punchy fundamentals and defined harmonic content with minimal microphonic noise, making them versatile for both drop-tuned heaviness and standard-tuning clarity in a single session. These pickups sit confidently in dense mixes and deliver the headroom needed for aggressive playing styles while preserving articulation that translates well through compression and EQ.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Pegasus bridge and Sentient neck pickup?
The bridge Pegasus (12.5 kΩ) delivers aggressive attack with controlled sustain and a 5.16 kHz resonant peak for cutting punch, while the neck Sentient (7.75 kΩ) balances warmth and articulation with a 6.48 kHz peak for smooth, vocal lead work. Together they provide clarity and precision across both positions without sacrificing low-end definition or midrange presence.
Are these pickups suitable for drop tunings and modern metal?
Yes—the tight, defined low end and punchy fundamentals make the Pegasus/Sentient set ideal for drop tunings and metal, while the articulate output prevents mud and maintains clarity even with heavy play. The controlled sustain and vocal mids ensure riffs and leads cut through dense mixes.
What genres or playing styles should I avoid with these pickups?
These are engineered for modern, high-output applications and are not optimized for traditional jazz or acoustic folk contexts where a warmer, less aggressive tone profile is typically preferred.
What does vacuum wax potting do?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures stable operation under load, making these pickups reliable and noise-free whether you're recording or playing live at volume.
What's included and how do I install this set?
The set includes bridge and neck humbuckers with 4-conductor cable configuration, designed to drop into standard humbucker routing on most electric guitars. Installation requires basic soldering knowledge or a qualified technician.
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