Seymour Duncan Set, Mustaine Thrash Factor White Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11108-18-W
Description
Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor White Pickup Set
Purpose-built for capturing aggressive, articulate metal tones in the studio, this Thrash Factor set pairs a clear-voiced 59 Model neck with a punchy Thrash Factor bridge to deliver tight, defined rhythm tracks and sustain-rich leads that cut through dense mixes. Hand-built construction in Santa Barbara ensures professional-grade performance that translates consistently across recording sessions.
Pickup Configuration & Output
This set combines a 59 Model humbucker in the neck position with the signature Thrash Factor bridge humbucker, engineered for high-output passive response across both positions. The bridge pickup's elevated output compresses naturally under recording levels, delivering tight articulation for precision rhythm work and aggressive palm-mutes, while the neck maintains harmonic clarity for layered and melodic lead tracking.
Tone & Construction
Built with Alnico 5 magnets for warm, defined response with natural saturation characteristics, these pickups perform equally well tracked clean through an interface or pushed hard into amp saturation. The four-conductor wiring enables flexible tonal shaping through various switching configurations in post-production or live rig settings, and hand-built assembly in Santa Barbara guarantees consistency and attention to detail in every set.
Key Features
- Designed by Dave Mustaine for aggressive metal and thrash applications
- Bridge: Thrash Factor humbucker; Neck: 59 Model humbucker
- High-output passive humbucker pickup set
- Alnico 5 magnet construction
- Bridge DC resistance: 16.4 kΩ
- Neck DC resistance: 8.13 kΩ (SH-1)
- Four-conductor wiring for flexible coil-splitting and phase options
- Standard string spacing for 6-string guitars
- White finish
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
This set delivers the articulate aggression and tonal flexibility that tracking metal productions demand, backed by Seymour Duncan's reputation for hand-built quality.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Mustaine Thrash Factor is a high-output humbucker set that records aggressive, articulate metal tones with tight definition and natural breakup under heavy distortion. The bridge pickup compresses and punches through a dense mix, while the neck 59 Model stays clear for layered lead and rhythm tracking—four-conductor wiring lets you dial in coil-split and phase options during mixing or for session flexibility. Choose this set to capture punchy, sustain-driven metal performances with professional clarity in the studio.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in this set, and will it fit my guitar?
This set includes a neck 59 Model humbucker and a bridge Thrash Factor humbucker with four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting options. It fits standard 6-string guitar spacing and uses industry-standard humbucker routing—confirm your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions before ordering.
Which genres and tunings work best with these pickups?
These pickups are designed for metal, thrash metal, hard rock, and drop tunings. The high output and tight palm-muting characteristics excel in aggressive, heavily distorted contexts; they are not optimized for jazz, blues, or country playing.
How do these compare to EMG 81/85 or other high-output sets?
The Thrash Factor uses passive Alnico 5 magnets for warm, articulate breakup and natural compression, versus the EMG 81/85's active circuit approach. The 59 Model neck provides clarity for leads while the 16.4 kΩ bridge delivers high-output punch; four-conductor wiring offers tonal flexibility that active pickups do not.
Can I split or phase these pickups for different tones?
Yes, the four-conductor wiring supports coil-splitting and phase-reverse configurations through various switch setups, giving you tonal options beyond standard humbucker mode for recording or live use.
Why hand-built in Santa Barbara?
Seymour Duncan hand-builds these pickups in Santa Barbara to ensure consistency and attention to detail in every unit, guaranteeing professional-grade performance backed by the brand's reputation for quality.
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