Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Gold Cover, SET Pickup
Share
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
In stock
- SKU
- 11305-06-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Gold Cover, SET Pickup
The Psyclone Hot captures aggressive output with a balanced hum-cancelling design that cuts through dense mixes without sacrificing articulation or note definition. This set pairs a lower-output neck pickup with a hotter bridge pickup, giving your recordings responsive dynamics across the fretboard while maintaining clarity in high-gain tracking sessions. The distinctive gold cover adds visual character while the handmade construction ensures consistent performance across takes.
Tone & Output for Recording
With an output DCR of 12.29 and Alnico 5 magnets, these pickups deliver punchy midrange and defined highs that sit well in hard rock and metal mixes. The hum-cancelling design eliminates 60-cycle noise without requiring dual-coil construction, maintaining the single-coil responsiveness and attack that translates clearly to tape and digital recording.
Construction & Signal Integrity
Both direct-mount and pickup-ring mounting options provide flexibility for various guitar platforms in your studio setup. The 1C shielded cable and single-conductor lead wire ensure clean signal transfer with minimal interference at the preamp, while handmade construction in Santa Barbara, CA guarantees attention to detail in every set for consistent session-to-session performance.
Key Features
- Output DCR: 12.29
- Magnet type: Alnico 5
- Hum-cancelling design
- Single-conductor lead wire
- Gold cover
- 1C shielded cable
- Neck pickup with lower output wind
- Bridge pickup with hotter output
- Direct-mount or pickup-ring mounting options
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA
The Psyclone Hot SET combines aggressive output with practical versatility, making it a reliable choice for producers and engineers tracking guitars that need defined presence across multiple song contexts and production styles.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|
Reviews
At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot SET captures aggressive, articulate tone with hum-cancelling clarity ideal for hard rock and metal tracking sessions. The balanced output pairing—lower neck, hotter bridge—maintains single-coil responsiveness while delivering punchy midrange and defined highs that sit well in dense, high-gain mixes. Handmade construction and 1C shielded cabling ensure clean signal transfer and consistent performance through layers of effects and processing.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ High-Gain
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the SET, and how do the neck and bridge pickups differ?
The SET includes both neck and bridge pickups with a 1C shielded cable and single-conductor lead wire. The neck pickup has a lower output wind for responsive dynamics, while the bridge pickup is hotter for aggressive punch—designed to work together across the fretboard.
Will these pickups work in my guitar, and what mounting options are available?
Both direct-mount and pickup-ring mounting options are provided, giving you flexibility across different guitar platforms. Check your guitar's pickup cavity to confirm compatibility with one of these two installation methods.
Are these good for high-gain playing, and how do they handle noise?
Yes—the Psyclone Hot is built for hard rock and metal. The hum-cancelling design eliminates 60-cycle noise without dual-coil construction, preserving single-coil responsiveness and clarity even in high-gain settings.
What tone should I expect, and what styles are these pickups designed for?
Expect punchy midrange, defined highs, and aggressive output suited to hard rock and metal applications. The hum-cancelling clarity and Alnico 5 magnets (DCR 12.29) deliver cutting tone without muddiness, making them less suited to jazz, blues, or worship styles.
Are these pickups handmade, and where are they manufactured?
Yes, the Psyclone Hot SET is handmade in Santa Barbara, CA, ensuring consistent performance and attention to detail in every set.
Compare With
Similar Gear
Complete the Rig
Gear that pairs well with this.
✨ For You
Based on what you've been looking at.