Seymour Duncan Set, Naz/Sent, TB Red/Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Sentient Red/Black Pickup Set

The Nazgûl/Sentient pairing is engineered for recording sessions that demand aggressive, defined bridge response paired with articulate, touch-sensitive neck clarity—essential for tracking modern metal and progressive material with clarity and separation. The distinctive red and black zebra finish adds visual character while the vacuum wax potting ensures rock-solid reliability without microphonic squeal, even under heavy playing demands in the studio.

Tone & Output Character

The large ceramic magnet in the bridge position generates the high output and tight low-end definition needed for aggressive bridge tracking, while the Alnico 5 bar magnet in the neck provides warmth and responsiveness that captures articulation cleanly on rhythm and lead passes. This asymmetrical magnet pairing creates a balanced yet aggressive voicing across both positions without sacrificing dynamic control—critical for layering and detailed mix work.

Construction & Recording Performance

Built in the Santa Barbara, CA factory with nickel silver bottom plates, these pickups are vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance in high-gain recording scenarios. The 4-conductor lead wire configuration allows for series, parallel, and split-coil wiring options, giving your session guitar tonal flexibility beyond standard humbucker operation—valuable for adapting to different song requirements without swapping hardware.

Key Features

• Bridge: Large ceramic magnet, high-output design
• Neck: Alnico 5 bar magnet, articulate and responsive
• Red/Black zebra finish
• Nickel silver bottom plates
• 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring configurations
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Passive humbucker design
• Designed for high-gain and aggressive playing styles

This set delivers Seymour Duncan's refined approach to modern high-output tone, capturing both the clarity and aggression required when tracking contemporary metal and progressive material with definition and separation in the mix.