Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck ZEB
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Seymour Duncan
Hades Gates Neck ZEB
Product Info
Article Number:
602379
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hades Gates Neck ZEB
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$192.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Billy Gibbons' signature Hades Gates Neck ZEB is a seriously cool pickup. It’s got that classic ZZ Top tone – thick, punchy, and full of character. Perfect for blues, rock, and anything needing a warm, vocal midrange, especially in a vintage-style guitar.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Neck ZEB
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model
- Humbucker
- For the neck 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, creamy, and articulate low-mid response.
- • 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting and series/parallel configurations.
- • Zebra bobbin aesthetic offers a distinctive, visually striking appearance.
- • Seymour Duncan's shielded construction minimizes unwanted noise and interference.
CONS
- • Mid-forward nature might clash with already scooped or bright guitar tones.
- • Alnico II magnets may lack the extreme high-output punch some modern players desire.
- • Neck position only – not designed for bridge or combined use.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck
Magnet
Alnico II
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
8.90 kOhm
Spacing
Standard Fender
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hades Gates has a smoother, warmer tone with less high-end bite than a typical JB, offering a more vintage-inspired character.
While versatile, its mid-forward design isn’t ideal for extremely scooped or aggressive metal tones, but can handle moderate rock well.
Absolutely, the standard spacing and mounting holes make it a straightforward drop-in replacement for most Les Pauls, though consider how it interacts with the bridge pickup.
