Seymour Duncan Set, Mustaine Thrash Factor Gold Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11108-18-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Gold Pickup Set
This signature pickup set captures the aggressive, articulate tone Dave Mustaine engineered for rhythm-driven metal and hard rock production. The pairing of a high-output bridge humbucker with a balanced neck pickup gives your recordings the dynamic range to cut through a dense mix while maintaining clarity on lead passages. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, these pickups carry Mustaine's signature on both units and are finished in premium gold.
Tone & Output Character
The Thrash Factor bridge pickup runs at 16.4 kΩ DC resistance, producing aggressive gain and tight, defined low-end articulation that tracks palm-muted riffs and downtuned tunings with precision in your mix. The SH-1n '59 neck pickup sits at 8.13 kΩ, offering a warmer, more vintage-friendly response that balances the bridge's intensity without sacrificing clarity on lead recordings.
Construction & Specifications
Both pickups use Alnico V magnets for rich harmonic content and responsive dynamics that translate clearly to tape or DAW. The four-conductor wiring on each unit enables series, parallel, and split configurations, allowing you to dial in different tonal textures across your session palette. Standard string spacing on both neck and bridge ensures optimal magnetic coupling across the full string width.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker set with Dave Mustaine signature printed on both pickups
- Bridge pickup: Thrash Factor model with 16.4 kΩ DC resistance
- Neck pickup: SH-1n '59 model with 8.13 kΩ DC resistance
- Both pickups wound with Alnico V magnets
- Four-conductor wiring on each pickup for flexible configuration options
- Gold finish with nickel hardware
- Standard string spacing for neck and bridge positions
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Available in black nickel, gold, nickel, matte black, white, and zebra finishes
This set delivers the output and articulation that defined Mustaine's thrash-metal productions while maintaining the versatility needed for modern high-gain recording applications.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Mustaine Thrash Factor Gold is a passive humbucker set designed to deliver aggressive, tightly articulate metal tones that sit well in dense, high-gain mixes without losing clarity on leads. The bridge's high output and tight low end capture punchy, defined riffs, while the neck's warmer character adds balance and sustain for solo work and layering. Choose this set for recording thrash, metal, and hard rock where you need responsive dynamics and harmonic richness across both rhythm and lead parts.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tunings and genres is this pickup set designed for?
The Thrash Factor Gold excels in thrash metal, metal, and hard rock—particularly in drop tunings where the bridge pickup's 16.4 kΩ resistance delivers tight, aggressive low-end articulation. It is not voiced for jazz, blues, or folk genres.
Can I configure these pickups in different wiring schemes?
Yes. Both the bridge Thrash Factor and neck SH-1n '59 feature four-conductor wiring, allowing you to wire them in series, parallel, or split configurations depending on your guitar's wiring and desired tone shaping.
What are the differences between the bridge and neck pickups in this set?
The bridge Thrash Factor runs at 16.4 kΩ for high output and aggressive, defined articulation; the neck SH-1n '59 sits at 8.13 kΩ for a warmer, more vintage response that balances lead clarity without sacrificing punch. Both use Alnico V magnets for rich harmonic content and responsive dynamics.
Is this set hand-built, and what finishes are available?
Yes, both pickups are hand-built in Santa Barbara, California and carry Dave Mustaine's signature. The gold finish shown is one of six available options: black nickel, gold, nickel, matte black, white, and zebra.
Will these pickups fit my guitar?
This set uses standard string spacing for both neck and bridge positions, ensuring optimal magnetic coupling on most guitars with humbucker routes. Verify your guitar accepts standard humbuckers before purchase.
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