Seymour Duncan Set, Mustaine Thrash Factor Black Nickel Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11108-18-BNc
Description
Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Set – Black Nickel
This signature pickup set captures the aggressive, articulate tone essential for modern metal and hard rock production. The pairing of a vintage-voiced neck pickup with an overwound bridge model delivers clarity in lower registers and cutting sustain across the frequency spectrum—a combination engineered specifically for heavy riffing, technical leads, and precision in the recording environment.
Tone & Recording Character
The SH-1n '59 model neck pickup features an Alnico V bar magnet with 8.13 kΩ DC resistance, delivering warm, balanced output with definition that sits cleanly in rhythm tracking and captures detail without muddiness. The Thrash Factor bridge pickup runs hotter at 16.4 kΩ DC resistance with an Alnico V magnet, producing focused highs and aggressive bite ideal for lead articulation, tracking solos, and palm-muted passages that need clarity and punch in the mix.
Construction & Studio Flexibility
Both pickups are hand-built in Santa Barbara, California using four-conductor wiring for flexible splitting and coil-tap options that expand your tonal palette during sessions. The set arrives finished in black nickel hardware, ensuring corrosion resistance and reliable performance across multiple recording sessions and live use.
Key Features
- SH-1n '59 model neck pickup with Alnico V bar magnet
- Thrash Factor modified bridge pickup with Alnico V magnet
- Neck pickup DC resistance: 8.13 kΩ
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 16.4 kΩ
- Four-conductor cable for coil-splitting and tonal flexibility
- Standard string spacing (neck and bridge)
- Black nickel hardware finish
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Both pickups printed with Dave Mustaine signature
- Available in additional finishes: gold, nickel, matte black, white, and zebra
This set represents Seymour Duncan's collaboration with a metal icon, combining proven vintage voicing with modern high-output aggression for engineers and producers tracking serious tones with reliability and sonic consistency.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Mustaine Thrash Factor Set brings articulate, aggressive voicing to your metal or hard-rock recordings—the neck pickup provides warm, balanced rhythm clarity while the bridge delivers focused highs and cutting sustain ideal for lead articulation and studio overdubs. Four-conductor wiring opens coil-splitting and tonal shaping options within your DAW workflow, and the high DC resistance (16.4 kΩ bridge) ensures punchy, defined tracking even in drop-tuned sessions. Choose this set to capture modern metal aggression with the vintage-voiced balance that sits cleanly in a dense mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this set different from standard Seymour Duncan pickups?
This is a signature collaboration with Dave Mustaine, pairing a vintage-voiced SH-1n '59 neck pickup (8.13 kΩ) with a custom Thrash Factor bridge pickup (16.4 kΩ). The combination is specifically voiced for metal and hard rock—warm, balanced lows and articulate, cutting highs—rather than general-purpose tones.
Can I use coil-splitting or coil-tapping with these pickups?
Yes. Both pickups ship with four-conductor wiring, which allows flexible splitting and coil-tap options when wired into a compatible switching system.
What genres and tunings is this set best suited for?
These pickups are optimized for metal, hard rock, and thrash metal, especially in drop tunings where the clear lower registers and cutting sustain excel. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Are these pickups hand-built, and where are they made?
Yes, both pickups are hand-built in Santa Barbara, California using Alnico V bar magnets and arrive finished in black nickel hardware for corrosion resistance and a professional appearance.
What string spacing do these pickups use?
Both the neck and bridge pickups use standard string spacing, compatible with most modern electric guitar bridge and neck positions.
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