Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge GLD
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Seymour Duncan
Hades Gates Bridge GLD
Product Info
Article Number:
602342
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hades Gates Bridge GLD
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$214.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Billy Gibbons' signature Hades Gates is a seriously cool bridge pickup. It nails that vintage Texas blues tone – think thick, warm, and articulate with a real growl. Perfect for players chasing that classic ZZ Top vibe or wanting a touch of vintage grit without the extreme output of hotter pickups.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge GLD
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model
- Humbucker
- For the bridge position
- Mid-forward and punchy sound
- Output: Medium
- Dual Coil
- Shielded connector: 4-Conductor
- DC resustance: 8.90 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico II
- Colour: Gold
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alnico II magnet delivers a warm, vocal midrange characteristic of vintage Gibsons.
- • 4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting for added tonal flexibility and versatility.
- • Shielded connector minimizes noise and interference, crucial for clean recording and performance.
- • Gold appearance adds a touch of visual flair, complementing many guitar aesthetics.
CONS
- • Output, while 'medium,' might lack sufficient drive for modern, high-gain metal players.
- • Alnico II magnet may sound 'muddy' for those preferring a brighter, more aggressive tone.
- • The 'mid-forward' nature might clash with guitars already having a prominent midrange.
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 Hades Gates is notably warmer and more mid-focused than a Custom 8, which leans towards a higher output and more aggressive edge.
While possible, the mid-forward nature might require some tweaking of your amp's EQ to avoid a muddy sound in a Strat's often scooped-mid frequency response.
The gold finish is purely cosmetic; it doesn't influence the pickup's tonal characteristics. It's just a nice aesthetic touch.
