Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge ZB RV
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Seymour Duncan
Hades Gates Bridge ZB RV
Product Info
Article Number:
602362
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hades Gates Bridge ZB RV
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$192.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Hades Gates pickup is a fantastic choice if you're chasing that signature Billy Gibbons tone – thick, powerful, and dripping with vintage character. The Alnico II magnets give it a warm, vocal quality that really shines in rock and blues contexts. It’s a premium-priced pickup that brings a whole lot of attitude to your guitar.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Bridge ZB RV
- 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 connection: 4-Conductor
- DC resistance: 8.90 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico II
- Colour: Zebra Reverse
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Billy Gibbons' signature tone: delivers that thick, punchy, mid-forward ZZ Top growl.
- • Alnico II magnet: provides a warm, vocal quality with excellent string definition.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring: offers versatile coil-splitting options for greater tonal flexibility.
- • USA-made quality: robust construction and reliable performance you expect from Seymour Duncan.
CONS
- • Limited versatility: best suited for rock and blues; may lack clarity for modern genres.
- • Mid-forward emphasis: can muddy up certain mixes or guitars with already prominent mids.
- • Zebra Reverse aesthetic: might not appeal to players preferring a more traditional look.
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 has a more pronounced mid-range and a slightly warmer overall tone than a JB, leaning more towards a vintage vibe.
Yes, pairing this with a slightly lower output neck pickup will create a balanced, classic rock tone, but consider the neck pickup's voicing.
Shielded wiring reduces noise, and coil-splitting lets you access single-coil tones – think cleaner, brighter sounds, but with a slightly different character than a true single-coil.
