Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Trem ZEB
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Seymour Duncan
Hades Gates Bridge Trem ZEB
Product Info
Article Number:
602406
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hades Gates Bridge Trem ZEB
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$192.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Hades Gates Trem ZEB is a seriously cool pickup, capturing Billy Gibbons' signature tone with surprising nuance. The Alnico II magnets offer a warm, vintage vibe that's perfect for blues, classic rock, and anything needing that Texas-style grit. If you're chasing that ZZ Top sound without the extreme high-output, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge Trem ZEB
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model
- Trembucker
- For the bridge position
- Mid-forward and punchy sound
- Output: Medium
- Dual Coil
- Shielded connection: 4-Conductor
- DC resistance: 8.90 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico II
- Colour: Zebra
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alnico II magnet delivers a warm, articulate core tone with surprising clarity.
- • Trembucker design minimizes microphonic noise common in trem-equipped guitars.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring offers versatile coil-splitting options for tonal flexibility.
- • Billy Gibbons' signature voicing provides that instantly recognizable, greasy ZZ Top crunch.
CONS
- • Alnico II magnets might lack the aggressive high-end some modern players prefer.
- • 8.90kΩ DC resistance leans towards lower output, not ideal for extreme high-gain applications.
- • Zebra aesthetics are polarizing; may not suit all guitar aesthetics.
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
It's noticeably lower output than many modern Duncans; think more vintage PAF than a Screamin' Demon. Expect a more controlled, less compressed sound.
The Trembucker design significantly reduces rattling, but very aggressive tremolo use can still induce some unwanted noise – it’s a compromise, not a complete elimination.
While it's not designed for extreme metal, it can handle moderate gain and crunchy rhythms; however, you might miss the aggressive upper harmonics found in high-output pickups.
