Seymour Duncan Set, Mustaine Thrash Factor Nickel Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11108-18-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Nickel Pickup Set
This signature set captures aggressive, articulate tone engineered specifically for high-gain metal and hard rock tracking and mixing. The combination of a balanced neck humbucker and a ferocious bridge pickup produces clarity across heavy saturation, punchy midrange definition, and controlled low-end response that sits cleanly in dense mixes. Built to Mustaine's exacting specifications, these pickups respond dynamically to pick attack and playing dynamics, translating nuanced performance into recorded definition.
Tone & Output Character
The SH-1n '59 Model neck humbucker (8.13 kΩ) delivers warm, articulate voicing ideal for layered lead tracking and clean overdubs, while the Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor bridge humbucker (16.4 kΩ) produces high output with aggressive bite and clarity despite extreme gain during rhythm and lead sessions. The neck's Alnico V Bar magnet and the bridge's Alnico V magnet construction ensure responsive dynamics and defined note separation even at saturation levels, letting every pick strike register through processing and automation.
Build & Installation
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, each pickup is individually wound to tight tolerances. Both pickups feature four-conductor wiring for flexible coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring options, enabling tonal shape-shifting across sessions without hardware changes, and utilize standard string spacing for straightforward drop-in installation in most modern electric guitars.
Key Features
- Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model neck humbucker with 8.13 kΩ DC resistance
- Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor signature bridge humbucker with 16.4 kΩ DC resistance
- High-output passive humbucker design optimized for aggressive genres
- Alnico V Bar magnet in neck position
- Alnico V magnet in bridge position
- Four-conductor cable on both pickups for coil-tap and series/parallel options
- Standard string spacing for neck and bridge positions
- Hand-built construction in Santa Barbara, California
- Available in black nickel, gold, nickel, matte black, white, and zebra finishes
- Complete matching set ready for installation
This pairing captures the aggressive definition and output demanded by modern metal production while maintaining the tonal versatility required across diverse tracking and mixing scenarios.
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At a Glance
This signature set combines a balanced '59-style neck humbucker with a high-output bridge pickup optimized for heavy recording work, providing clear articulation and punchy midrange definition that sits well in dense, saturated mixes. The four-conductor wiring opens coil-split options for tonal versatility across tracking and overdubs, while Alnico V construction ensures dynamic response to pick attack and playing nuance. Install them in your tracking guitar to capture aggressive, defined metal and hard rock tones with note separation that survives extreme gain processing.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the neck and bridge pickups in this set?
The neck humbucker is a Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model (8.13 kΩ) with warm, articulate voicing suited for leads and cleans; the bridge is the Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor (16.4 kΩ) with high output and aggressive bite designed for heavy saturation and rhythm work.
Will these pickups fit my guitar?
Both pickups use standard string spacing and four-conductor wiring, making them drop-in replacements for most modern electric guitars; confirm your guitar accepts standard humbuckers before ordering.
Can I split the coils or run them in series/parallel?
Yes—both pickups feature four-conductor cables that support coil-tapping and series/parallel wiring options, giving you flexibility to voice them differently depending on your amp and effects setup.
Are these pickups good for genres other than metal?
The bridge pickup is optimized for metal and hard rock; the neck '59 offers warmer, more versatile voicing suitable for lead work and cleaner tones, though the set is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk styles.
Where are these pickups made?
Each pickup is hand-built and individually wound in Santa Barbara, California to tight tolerances, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
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