Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge BK
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Seymour Duncan
Hades Gates Bridge BK
Product Info
Article Number:
602340
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hades Gates Bridge BK
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$192.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Billy Gibbons' signature Hades Gates Bridge is a seriously cool pickup – think vintage ZZ Top tones but with a little more clarity. It’s a great choice for blues, classic rock, and anyone wanting that mid-focused punch without getting into super-high output territory. This pickup delivers that authentic, slightly gritty vibe.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge BK
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model
- Humbucker
- For bridge position
- Mid-forward and punchy sound
- Output: Medium
- Dual Coil
- Shielded connections: 4-conductor
- DC resistance: 8.90 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico II
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alnico II magnets deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring simplifies coil-splitting and noise reduction.
- • Mid-forward design cuts through the mix, ideal for rhythm playing.
- • Solid build quality; classic Seymour Duncan reliability and consistency.
CONS
- • Output level may be too low for modern, high-gain genres.
- • Alnico II magnets limit extreme high-gain saturation potential.
- • The fixed pole piece design offers less flexibility for individual string balance.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico II
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
8.90 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custom 5 is significantly hotter and has a more aggressive high-end. The Hades Gates offers a more balanced, vintage-voiced tone with less output.
While it will function, the Alnico II magnets and mid-forward voicing are best suited for standard tuning; drop tunings might sound muddy.
Yes, the 4-conductor wiring makes coil splitting straightforward, but the resulting single-coil tone will be unique due to the pickup's design and magnet type.
