Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set

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Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set

Seymour Duncan

Blackened Black Winter Set

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 518938
Model: Blackened Black Winter Set
Price: $324.50

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These Black Winter pickups are a serious weapon for modern metal players. The ceramic magnet provides a thick, aggressive tone with a huge output, and the coil-splitting option lets you dial in some surprisingly usable clean tones when needed. If you're chasing that brutal, high-gain sound and don't need a lot of clean headroom, these are a fantastic choice.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set
  • Humbucker pickup set for electric guitar
  • Extremely high output
  • Specially designed for Extreme metal styles
  • Aggressive voicing with focused low end
  • Two rows of black hexagonal screws as pole pieces
  • Dual coil
  • Ceramic magnet
  • Passive design
  • DC resistance (neck): 13.0 kOhm
  • DC resistance (bridge): 16.6 kOhm
  • 4-Wire connection cable
  • High output
  • Colour: Matt Black with black logo

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Ceramic magnet delivers intense high-output and aggressive attack.
  • • 4-wire design enables coil-splitting for greater tonal flexibility.
  • • Blackened finish and hex screws offer a distinct, modern aesthetic.
  • • Focused low-end provides clarity and definition in dense metal mixes.
CONS
  • • Extremely high output can easily overdrive amps and pedals.
  • • Limited versatility; not ideal for clean or subtle musical styles.
  • • May require amplifier modifications to fully utilize its potential.

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Key Features

Position Bridge and Neck
Magnet Ceramic
Output Level High
DC Resistance 13.0 kOhm (Neck) / 16.6 kOhm (Bridge)
Spacing Standard 53.5mm / 2 1/8 in
Mounting Four-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Invaders are also high output, but the Black Winters lean more towards a focused, tight low-end, whereas Invaders have a broader, more mid-focused sound.
Yes, they’re designed as a drop-in replacement for standard humbucker routs, but you might need to adjust pickup height for optimal output and tone.
While they have a strong low-end, the voicing is designed to be clear and focused, not muddy; however, pairing them with a bright amp and careful EQ is still recommended.

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