Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Neck, 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
- 11305-04-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Neck, Nickel Cover Pickup
The Psyclone Hot Neck delivers articulate, controlled output in a compact Filter'Tron-style format, engineered for recording clarity without sacrificing presence. This hum-cancelling pickup maintains tonal definition across the frequency range while rejecting unwanted noise, making it a dependable choice for tracking and mixing in the studio.
Recording & Tonal Character
Hand-wound in Santa Barbara, CA, this pickup combines a nickel cover finish with purposeful engineering to minimize mud while retaining harmonic complexity. The lower output wind preserves note separation and articulation—critical for neck positions where clean, defined fundamentals sit well in a mix and separate from rhythm tracks or synth layers.
Installation & Studio Integration
The Psyclone Hot Neck fits guitars routed for Filter'Tron-style pickups and ships with hardware for both direct mounting and pickup-ring mounting configurations. A single conductor lead wire streamlines wiring and integration into your recording guitar's electronics, reducing troubleshooting time in the session.
Key Features
- Filter'Tron style pickup format
- Compatible with Filter'Tron-routed guitars
- Lower output wind design for clarity and definition
- Hum-cancelling construction
- Single conductor lead wire
- Nickel cover finish
- Direct mount and pickup-ring mounting hardware included
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA
This pickup excels in neck positions where controlled output and articulation dominate the recording, delivering the signature Seymour Duncan build quality and sonic character expected from a hand-wound design.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot Neck is a hand-wound, hum-cancelling Filter'Tron-style pickup that captures articulate, controlled tone with excellent note separation and harmonic detail—perfect for recording jazz, blues, and clean or lightly overdriven sessions. Its lower output wind and noise rejection sit naturally in a mix without requiring heavy EQ cleanup, while the nickel cover adds tonal definition across the frequency range. Choose it for your neck position when you want clarity and definition that doesn't disappear in dense arrangements.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Home Recording
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Blues
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitars does this pickup fit?
The Psyclone Hot Neck is designed for guitars routed for Filter'Tron-style pickups and ships with hardware for both direct mounting and pickup-ring mounting configurations, so installation fits most Filter'Tron-compatible setups.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or heavy genres?
No, the Psyclone Hot Neck is optimized for jazz, blues, studio sessions, and live performance with controlled output and clarity; it is not designed for metal, thrash metal, or djent applications.
What does 'lower output wind' mean for tone?
A lower output wind prioritizes articulation, note separation, and harmonic complexity over raw volume, making it ideal for neck positions where clarity and definition matter as much as sustain.
How does hum-cancelling help in the recording studio and on stage?
The hum-cancelling construction rejects unwanted electrical noise while maintaining tonal definition, so you get cleaner recordings and quieter stage performance without sacrificing presence or frequency response.
What hardware is included for installation?
The pickup ships with hardware for both direct mounting and pickup-ring mounting configurations, plus a single conductor lead wire that simplifies wiring into most guitar electronics.
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