Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge TB Nickel Pickup
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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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- SKU
- 11103-19-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge TB Nickel Pickup
The Slash 2.0 Bridge captures aggressive, articulate output with the harmonic clarity and sustain that sits well in dense mixes and high-gain tracking sessions. This humbucking bridge pickup balances hot signal with note definition, recording effectively across hard rock, metal, and classic rock productions. Hand-built construction and vacuum wax potting ensure consistent performance and eliminate microphonic noise that can compromise track quality.
Tone & Output Character
The Alnico II magnet paired with a 9.38kΩ DC resistance delivers strong midrange presence and controlled treble response that works in the bridge position during tracking and overdubs. This resistance spec generates the aggression needed to cut through dense arrangements on power chords and lead takes while maintaining definition across the frequency spectrum for cleaner editing and processing.
Construction & Materials
A nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs ensures secure installation and reliable tonal consistency across multiple takes. The maple spacer, paper tape, and vacuum wax potting eliminate unwanted microphonic feedback that degrades signal integrity during high-gain recording, while the single conductor braided lead wire provides shielding against noise interference in the signal chain.
Key Features
- Humbucking bridge pickup configuration
- Alnico II magnet
- 9.38kΩ DC resistance
- Nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs
- Single conductor braided lead wire
- Maple spacer construction
- Paper tape insulation
- Vacuum wax potting for microphonic feedback elimination
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara
The Slash 2.0 Bridge represents Seymour Duncan's refinement of a proven design, combining aggressive output with clarity and reliability for tracking and mixing across high-gain sessions.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Slash 2.0 Bridge delivers aggressive, articulate output with strong midrange presence and controlled treble—ideal for recording hard rock, metal, and heavy lead work that sits clearly in a dense mix. Its hand-built construction, vacuum wax potting, and noise-shielded design minimize feedback and unwanted artifacts during tracking, making it a dependable choice for studio sessions requiring high-gain clarity. Choose it if you're tracking heavy music and need a bridge pickup that stays articulate and defined no matter how much gain you push through your interface and amp chain.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ High-gain Lead Work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is the Slash 2.0 Bridge best suited for?
This pickup excels in hard rock, metal, classic rock, and high-gain lead work. Its aggressive output and strong midrange make it ideal for power chords and sustained solos, but it's not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Will this pickup fit my guitar, and what's included for installation?
The Slash 2.0 Bridge is a standard humbucking bridge pickup with long mounting legs and a nickel silver bottom plate designed for secure installation in humbucker cavities. A single conductor braided lead wire is included; you'll need to solder it to your guitar's electronics.
How does the Slash 2.0 compare to other high-output bridge pickups?
The Slash 2.0 sits between the DiMarzio Tone Zone and EMG 81 in aggression and clarity. Its Alnico II magnet and 9.38kΩ DC resistance deliver strong sustain and midrange presence while maintaining articulation—a balance that appeals to classic and modern rock players who don't want pure metal harshness.
What does 'vacuum wax potting' mean, and why does it matter?
Vacuum wax potting is a hand-built construction technique that eliminates microphonic feedback—the unwanted noise that occurs when coils vibrate at high volume. Combined with the maple spacer and paper tape insulation, this ensures clean performance in high-gain applications without feedback issues.
What skill level do I need to install this pickup?
Installation requires intermediate soldering skills and familiarity with guitar electronics. If you're confident desoldering and resoldering pickups and wires, you can do it yourself; otherwise, have a qualified tech handle the swap.
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