Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck BK
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Seymour Duncan
Hades Gates Neck BK
Product Info
Article Number:
602376
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hades Gates Neck BK
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$192.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Billy Gibbons' signature tone in a pickup – that's what the Hades Gates Neck BK delivers. It’s got that classic, slightly compressed, mid-focused growl perfect for blues, rock, and anything needing that ZZ Top vibe. If you're chasing that vintage Texas blues sound without a massive price tag, this is a seriously good choice.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck BK
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Billy Gibbons Signature Model
- Mid-forward and punchy sound
- Bridge position
- Dual Coil
- Alnico II magnet
- DC resistance: 8.90 kOhm
- Shielded 4-conductor connection cable
- Medium output
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alnico II magnet delivers a warm, vocal midrange characteristic of vintage Gibsons.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting and enhanced tonal flexibility.
- • Seymour Duncan's USA manufacturing ensures consistent quality and reliable performance.
- • Mid-forward design cuts through the mix, ideal for rhythm and lead playing.
CONS
- • 8.9kΩ DC resistance might be too high for some vintage-voiced guitars.
- • Limited versatility; excels in rock/blues but less suited for modern, scooped tones.
- • Black finish may not complement all guitar aesthetics, a purely subjective point.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck
Magnet
Alnico II
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
8.90 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck and bridge are designed to complement each other; the neck adds warmth and sustain, while the bridge provides aggressive bite – a classic humbucker balance.
Absolutely, the mid-forward nature of the pickup will really help cut through the wood and provide plenty of definition in a Les Paul's darker tonality.
Yes, the 4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting; expect a thinner, more Strat-like tone, though it won't be as bright as a single-coil due to the Alnico II magnet.
