Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Black Nickel Pickup Set
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11104-20-BNc
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Black Nickel Pickup Set
The Slash 2.0 pickups deliver articulate, dynamic response with tight low-end definition and singing midrange clarity. Built to exacting standards, these humbuckers balance aggressive output with musical nuance across all playing dynamics, capturing everything from controlled rhythm work to expressive lead lines in the studio. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this set represents the refinement of decades of Seymour Duncan pickup engineering.
Recording Character & Switching Options
The Alnico II magnets and nickel silver construction combine to produce a warm, focused tone with excellent articulation and sustain—ideal for cutting through dense mixes while retaining harmonic richness. With 4-conductor wiring, these pickups support coil-splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal, offering significant tonal flexibility for session work without requiring additional hardware. Track multiple tonal variations from a single guitar without re-recording.
Construction & Compatibility
Black Nickel covers deliver a distinctive aesthetic while maintaining full magnetic interaction with the strings. The short leg design accommodates guitars with shallower pickup cavities, making these pickups compatible with a wider range of instruments than standard-depth humbuckers, expanding your recording palette.
Key Features
- 2 Humbucking Pickups for 6-string Electric Guitar
- Passive Humbuckers
- Bridge Pickup DCR: 9.38k
- Neck Pickup DCR: 8.8k
- Alnico II Magnet
- Nickel Silver Bottom Plate with Long Mounting Legs
- Black Nickel Covers
- 4-Conductor Wiring for Coil-Splitting, Series/Parallel, and Phase Reversal
- Maple Spacer Construction
- Single Conductor Braided Lead Wire
- Wax Potted
- Hand Built in Santa Barbara
This signature set delivers the responsive, articulate character that defined the Slash 2.0 specification, ready to install and perform in your studio sessions.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Black Nickel Pickup Set brings articulate, dynamic response and singing midrange clarity to rock, metal, and blues recording sessions, with tight low-end definition that cuts through a dense mix. Hand-built in Santa Barbara using Alnico II magnets and nickel silver construction, these humbuckers balance aggressive output with musical nuance, delivering excellent sustain and focused tone that works equally well on lead and rhythm tracks. The 4-conductor wiring supports coil-splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal, giving you the tonal versatility to explore different textures and textures in the studio without additional gear.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the Slash 2.0 Pickup Set?
The set includes two humbucking pickups (bridge and neck), each hand-built with Alnico II magnets, nickel silver bottom plates, and black nickel covers. Both pickups feature 4-conductor wiring for coil-splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal, plus a single conductor braided lead wire for installation.
Will these pickups fit my guitar?
The Slash 2.0 uses a short-leg design that accommodates guitars with shallower pickup cavities, making them compatible with a wider range of instruments than standard-depth humbuckers. Bridge pickup DCR is 9.38k and neck pickup DCR is 8.8k; confirm your guitar accepts standard humbucker routing before purchasing.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best for?
These pickups are engineered for hard rock, rock, blues, and metal. They excel at delivering articulate attack and aggressive output on lead work while maintaining musical warmth and clarity on rhythm parts; they are not recommended for jazz or folk styles.
How do the Slash 2.0 compare to other high-output humbuckers?
The Slash 2.0 sits alongside competitors like the DiMarzio Tone Zone and EMG 81/85, but emphasizes articulate dynamics and singing midrange over pure aggression. They deliver excellent sustain with a focused, warm tone that balances responsiveness across all playing dynamics rather than a one-note heavy approach.
What tonal flexibility do the 4-conductor pickups provide?
The 4-conductor wiring allows coil-splitting for single-coil tones, series/parallel switching to blend pickup output, and phase reversal for experimental textures. All these options work without requiring additional hardware or complex wiring modifications.
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