Seymour Duncan Black Winter Neck
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Seymour Duncan
Black Winter Neck
Product Info
Article Number:
324546
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Black Winter Neck
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$159.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Black Winter Neck is a beast – pure, unadulterated high-gain mayhem. It’s a one-trick pony, but that trick is absolutely crushing modern metal and djent. If you’re chasing that ultra-tight, aggressive tone and don't need a ton of versatility, this is a phenomenal choice.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Black Winter Neck
- Humbucker
- 3 Ceramic magnets
- Passive
- Neck position
- 4-Wire and splittable
- Extremely aggressive sound for heavy metal
PROS
- • Ceramic magnets deliver a tight, aggressive high-output signal perfect for modern metal.
- • 4-Wire design allows for coil-splitting, adding versatility beyond extreme tones.
- • Alnico pole screws provide a slightly smoother, less brittle upper-midrange response.
- • Seymour Duncan’s renowned build quality ensures long-lasting performance and reliability.
CONS
- • The extreme output can be muddy if your amp or downstream gear isn’t high quality.
- • Limited tonal flexibility outside of high-gain, distorted applications.
- • Can be microphonic, especially with high gain and sensitive amplifiers.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
15.5kΩ
Spacing
49.2mm (1.94 in)
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Neck model is significantly smoother and less aggressive than the Bridge, offering a more balanced high-gain sound, but still retaining considerable power.
Yes, the high output can compensate for lower-output components, but be mindful of potential noise and signal overload – you might need to adjust your amp’s gain.
The coil-split is a bit raspy and thin for truly clean tones, but it can provide a serviceable single-coil sound for rhythm parts and lighter genres with some EQ tweaking.
