Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge Humbucker Raw Nickel Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11104-19-RNc
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge Humbucker Raw Nickel Pickup
The Slash 2.0 Bridge delivers focused, articulate output with a tight low end and responsive midrange that cuts through a mix without losing definition. This bridge pickup is engineered to capture clarity and punch across gain structures—essential for recording lead passages, aggressive rhythm tracks, and tonal versatility in the mix. The raw nickel finish offers classic aesthetics alongside proven sonic characteristics.
Tone & Output Characteristics
Built with Alnico II magnets, this pickup balances warmth with definition, producing a naturally compressed response that translates well across blues, rock, and metal session work. The 9.38 kΩ DC resistance sits in the medium-hot range, delivering enough output for driven tones while maintaining articulation and string separation that higher-resistance designs often sacrifice—critical for tracking and mixing clarity.
Construction & Design
The nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs provides secure installation and contributes to the pickup's tonal character through its conductive properties. Internal architecture includes a maple spacer, paper tape, and wax potting—traditional construction methods that reduce microphonic feedback and ensure stability during recording sessions. Each unit is handbuilt in Santa Barbara, maintaining the quality control that translates to consistent, predictable performance across takes.
Key Features
- Magnet type: Alnico II
- DC Resistance (Bridge): 9.38 kΩ
- Cable: Single conductor braided shield
- Bottom plate: Nickel silver with long mounting legs
- Internal spacer: Maple
- Insulation: Paper tape
- Potting method: Wax potted for reduced microphonics
- Construction: Handbuilt in Santa Barbara
- Finish: Raw nickel
- Position: Bridge
This pickup combines classic Alnico II character with modern output specs and meticulous handbuilt construction, making it a reliable choice for producers and engineers upgrading their bridge tone and tracking capabilities.
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At a Glance
This handbuilt bridge humbucker captures focused, articulate tones with a tight low end and responsive midrange that translates clearly to recordings across rock, blues, and metal sessions. The 9.38 kΩ Alnico II design balances warmth with definition and naturally compressed response, sitting well in dense mixes without losing string separation and punch. Raw nickel construction and traditional wax potting ensure stability and reduced noise, making it a dependable choice for tracking gain-driven material.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Slash 2.0 Bridge excels in hard rock, metal, blues, and rock across both lead and rhythm work. It is not recommended for jazz or folk applications where cleaner, more open tones are typically needed.
How does the 9.38 kΩ output compare to other bridge humbuckers?
At 9.38 kΩ, this is a medium-hot pickup that balances enough output for driven tones while retaining articulation and string separation that higher-resistance designs often lose. It sits between classic '59-style pickups and more aggressive designs like the DiMarzio Super Distortion or EMG 81/85.
What's included in the construction that reduces feedback and noise?
The pickup features wax potting, paper tape insulation, and a maple spacer—all traditional methods that minimize microphonic feedback and ensure tonal stability. The nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs also contributes to secure installation and tonal character.
Is this a drop-in replacement, and what mounting hardware do I need?
The long mounting legs and standard single-conductor braided shield cable make this compatible with most standard bridge cavities; confirm your guitar's humbucker route before purchase. Installation typically requires soldering to existing wiring or a preamp system.
Where is this pickup made?
Each Slash 2.0 Bridge is handbuilt in Santa Barbara, California, ensuring the quality control and attention to detail Seymour Duncan is known for.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $11 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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