Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Bridge, Nickel Cover 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
- 11305-05-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Bridge, Nickel Cover Pickup
The Psyclone Hot captures aggressive, articulate recordings with tight low-end response and pronounced midrange punch—a bridge pickup engineered for heavy guitar tracking, metal production, and high-gain sessions. Its Alnico V magnet and elevated output produce cutting lead takes and responsive rhythm attacks without sacrificing note definition even when driven into saturation. Handmade in Santa Barbara, this is a no-compromise choice for producers and engineers tracking instruments that demand maximum clarity and aggression in the bridge position.
Tone & Output Character
With high output and a 12.29k DCR, the Psyclone Hot drives preamps and amplifier frontends into natural overdrive while preserving pick dynamics and harmonic complexity for detailed multi-track recordings. The Alnico V magnet focuses midrange aggression and snap, making this pickup ideal for positioning guitars in dense mixes and delivering precise articulation on lead overdubs and solos.
Design & Installation
The pickup features a nickel cover that reduces magnetic flux slightly for a refined treble character compared to uncovered designs. Its Filter Tron mount type ensures straightforward installation into compatible 6-string guitar cavities, while the 2-conductor, single conductor lead wire configuration provides standard wiring flexibility for coil-split or series/parallel switching options during recording or live tracking sessions.
Key Features
- Magnet: Alnico V
- DC Resistance: 12.29k
- Output Level: High
- Pickup Type: Humbucker
- Mount Type: Filter Tron
- Conductor Configuration: 2 Conductor
- Wiring: Single conductor lead wire
- Cover: Nickel
- String Count: 6
- Noise Cancellation: Hum-cancelling
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Made in the United States
This USA-made pickup combines proven Seymour Duncan engineering with aggressive voicing, delivering the output and clarity needed for professional high-gain recording and production work.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered to capture aggressive, articulate tones with pronounced midrange punch and tight low-end response ideal for heavy music production. Its nickel cover refines the treble character while the Alnico V magnet maintains harmonic complexity and pick dynamics even under heavy saturation, making it excellent for cutting, defined lead and rhythm tracks in the studio. Choose this if you're tracking metal or hard rock and need a pickup that records with clarity and aggression without muddiness.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ High-Gain Lead Playing
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Clean Tones
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the output level and will it work with my amp?
The Psyclone Hot has high output with a 12.29k DCR that naturally pushes amplifiers into overdrive while maintaining pick dynamics and harmonic detail. It's designed for high-gain applications and works best with tube or digital rigs already set up for aggressive voicing.
Is this pickup good for metal and hard rock?
Yes—the Psyclone Hot is engineered specifically for metal, hard rock, and high-gain lead playing. Its Alnico V magnet and pronounced midrange punch deliver the cutting articulation and tight bass response needed to cut through dense mixes.
What mount type does it use and will it fit my guitar?
The Psyclone Hot uses a Filter Tron mount and is designed for 6-string guitar cavities. Verify your guitar's bridge pickup cavity before ordering to ensure compatibility.
What's different about the nickel cover?
The nickel cover reduces magnetic flux slightly compared to uncovered designs, refining the treble character for a more articulate, defined high-end response.
Can I use this for jazz or blues?
No—the Psyclone Hot is voiced for metal, hard rock, and high-gain applications and is not recommended for jazz, blues, or clean tones where its aggressive midrange and high output would be out of place.
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