Seymour Duncan Slash 3.0 Neck Humbucker 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
- 11104-41-Nc
Description
Seymour Duncan Slash 3.0 Neck Humbucker Nickel Pickup
The Slash 3.0 Neck captures warm, articulate character across recording sessions, with refined voicing that balances clarity and sustain for both lead overdubs and rhythm tracking. Hand-built in Santa Barbara using 1980s wax-potting techniques, this pickup responds to pick dynamics with immediacy while maintaining the smooth midrange presence essential for sitting cleanly in dense mixes without losing definition. Built to exacting standards by Seymour Duncan, it delivers authentic vintage-informed character for studio work without compromise.
Construction & Materials
Hand-built in Santa Barbara using traditional 1980s construction methods and wax potting ensures consistent performance and reduced microphonic feedback in the studio environment. The rough-cast Alnico 5 magnet structure combined with a nickel silver bottom plate and maple spacers creates the foundation for its balanced tonal character and responsive dynamics across varied recording sources and tracking techniques.
Wiring & Configuration Options
Available in both single-conductor and 4-conductor wiring, this pickup accommodates series/parallel switching and coil-tap modifications for expanding tonal palette during production and mixing workflows. Choose from standard or Trembucker spacing and long or short-leg versions to match your instrument's specifications exactly.
Key Features
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara
- Rough cast Alnico 5 magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Maple spacers
- Wax-potted using 1980s construction methods
- Available in single-conductor or 4-conductor wiring
- Standard or Trembucker spacing options
- Long-leg and short-leg variants available
- Neck position humbucker
The Slash 3.0 Neck combines meticulous hand-assembly with proven vintage-era materials to deliver tonal authority and reliability in a neck position designed for capturing professional-grade recordings.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Slash 3.0 Neck Humbucker captures warm, articulate tones with balanced clarity and responsive dynamics, making it an excellent choice for recording classic rock, blues, and hard rock sessions. Hand-built using traditional 1980s construction and wax potting, this pickup sits naturally in the mix with a smooth midrange that complements both lead lines and rhythm parts without muddiness. Its multiple wiring and spacing configurations provide flexibility to match your instrument and session needs.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Blues, Rock |
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| Tonal character | Warm, articulate, smooth midrange, responsive dynamics, balanced clarity and sustain |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What wiring and spacing options does this pickup come in?
The Slash 3.0 Neck is available in both single-conductor and 4-conductor wiring, with 4-conductor supporting series/parallel switching and coil-tap modifications. It comes in standard or Trembucker spacing, and long or short-leg variants, so you can match your instrument's exact specifications.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain genres?
No. The Slash 3.0 Neck is designed for classic rock, hard rock, blues, and rock styles where warm articulation and smooth midrange character are priorities. It is not recommended for metal or djent applications.
How is this pickup constructed, and what makes it different?
It is hand-built in Santa Barbara using 1980s wax-potting techniques with a rough-cast Alnico 5 magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, and maple spacers. These traditional methods reduce microphonic feedback and deliver consistent, vintage-informed tonal character with modern reliability.
What tone should I expect in the neck position?
Expect warm, articulate character with a smooth midrange, responsive dynamics, and balanced clarity and sustain. The pickup responds immediately to pick attack while maintaining the presence needed for lead work and full-voiced rhythm playing.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $10 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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