Best Seymour Duncan Humbucker Pickups 2025

Premium Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Jazz For Blues For Hard Rock For Heavy Genres

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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set ZB RV - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set ZB RV

by Seymour Duncan

Jazz Heavy Genres Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many genres

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many genres
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• Less vintage character
• May lack brightness of single-coils

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set ZB RVPickup Set for Electric GuitarBilly Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model2 HumbuckerFor...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 602332

$384

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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set ZB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set ZB

by Seymour Duncan

Hard Rock Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Great sustain characteristics

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many genres
• Cancels electrical interference

✗ CONS

• Can be too thick for some styles
• Different mounting requirements

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set ZBPickup Set for Electric GuitarBilly Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model2 HumbuckerFor...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 602337

$373

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Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Humbucker Set Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Humbucker Set Black

by Seymour Duncan

Metal Heavy Genres Jazz

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many genres

✓ PROS

• Thick, powerful tone
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• Different mounting requirements

Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Humbucker Set BlackPickup Set for 7-String Electric GuitarBridge position: Nazgul HumbuckerNeck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 602349

$413

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Seymour Duncan Nazgul 6 Humbucker Set Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Seymour Duncan Nazgul 6 Humbucker Set Black

by Seymour Duncan

Jazz Heavy Genres Metal

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many genres

✓ PROS

• High output for distortion
• Thick, powerful tone

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• Less vintage character

Seymour Duncan Nazgul 6 Humbucker Set BlackPickup Set for Electric GuitarNeck position: Sentient HumbuckerBridge...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 602339

$384

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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set WH

by Seymour Duncan

Hard Rock Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Great sustain characteristics

✓ PROS

• Thick, powerful tone
• Versatile for many genres

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• Less vintage character

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set WHPickup Set for Electric GuitarBilly Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model2 HumbuckerFor...

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 602334

$384

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Seymour Duncan Black Winter Set White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Seymour Duncan Black Winter Set White

by Seymour Duncan

Blues Heavy Genres Rock

Key Feature:

• High output for distortion

✓ PROS

• Great sustain characteristics
• Thick, powerful tone

✗ CONS

• Can be too thick for some styles
• Less vintage character

Seymour Duncan Black Winter Set WhitePickup set for electric guitar2 HumbuckersFor bridge and neck positionExtremely...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 588936

$325

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Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Noumenon Neck ZEB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Noumenon Neck ZEB

by Seymour Duncan

Rock Jazz Metal

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many genres

✓ PROS

• Cancels electrical interference
• Versatile for many genres

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness of single-coils
• Different mounting requirements

Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Noumenon Neck ZEBPickup for Electric GuitarJeff Loomis Signature ModelHumbuckerFor the neck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 599318

$208

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Seymour Duncan Jared James Nichols JJN P90 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Jared James Nichols JJN P90

by Seymour Duncan

Hard Rock Blues Heavy Genres

Key Feature:

• Thick, powerful tone

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many genres
• Thick, powerful tone

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• Different mounting requirements

Seymour Duncan Jared James Nichols JJN P90Pickup for Electric GuitarJared James Nichols Signature ModelP-90 Dog-Ear...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 582371

$215

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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge ZB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge ZB

by Seymour Duncan

Blues Rock Heavy Genres

Key Feature:

• Great sustain characteristics

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many genres
• Cancels electrical interference

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness of single-coils
• May overpower small amps

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge ZBPickup for Electric GuitarBilly Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature ModelHumbuckerFor the...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 602363

$193

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Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set BL

by Seymour Duncan

Jazz Hard Rock Rock

Key Feature:

• High output for distortion

✓ PROS

• High output for distortion
• Versatile for many genres

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• Can be too thick for some styles

Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set BLPickup Set for Electric Guitar2 HumbuckerFor bridge and neck positionJB model...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 604586

$351

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Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Neck Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Neck Gold

by Seymour Duncan

Heavy Genres Metal Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Cancels electrical interference

✓ PROS

• Great sustain characteristics
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• Can be too thick for some styles
• Different mounting requirements

Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Neck GoldPickup for Electric GuitarP90 in Humbucker StyleFor the neck positionInnovative...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 603318

$219

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Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Humbucker Bridge N - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Humbucker Bridge N

by Seymour Duncan

Hard Rock Rock Heavy Genres

Key Feature:

• Great sustain characteristics

✓ PROS

• High output for distortion
• Cancels electrical interference

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• Different mounting requirements

Seymour Duncan , Pickup for Electric GuitarJeff Loomis Signature ModelHumbuckerFor the bridge positionHigh outputTight...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599878

$237

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Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Noumenon 6 Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Noumenon 6 Set BK

by Seymour Duncan

Jazz Blues Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many genres

✓ PROS

• Cancels electrical interference
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• Less vintage character
• May lack brightness of single-coils

Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Noumenon 6 Set BKPickup Set for Electric GuitarJeff Loomis Signature Model2 HumbuckerFor...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599871

$413

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Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set 7 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set 7

by Seymour Duncan

Jazz Rock Heavy Genres

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many genres

✓ PROS

• Cancels electrical interference
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• Can be too thick for some styles

Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set 7Pickup Set for 7-String Electric Guitar2 HumbuckerFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 604595

$384

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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck BK

by Seymour Duncan

Blues Heavy Genres Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, powerful tone

✓ PROS

• High output for distortion
• Great sustain characteristics

✗ CONS

• Different mounting requirements
• May overpower small amps

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck BKPickup for Electric GuitarBilly Gibbons Signature ModelMid-forward and punchy...

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 602376

$193

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How to Choose the Best Humbucker Pickups

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced humbucker pickups typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set ZB RV

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set ZB

Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Humbucker Set Black

Seymour Duncan Nazgul 6 Humbucker Set Black

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set WH

Seymour Duncan Black Winter Set White

Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Noumenon Neck ZEB

Seymour Duncan Jared James Nichols JJN P90

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge ZB

Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set BL

Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Neck Gold

Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Humbucker Bridge N

Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Noumenon 6 Set BK

Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set 7

Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck BK

How to Choose the Best Humbucker Pickups

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