Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set BLK

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Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set BLK

Seymour Duncan

Hades Gates Set BLK

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Product Info

Article Number: 602325
Model: Hades Gates Set BLK
Price: $383.90

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These Hades Gates pickups are Billy Gibbons’ signature sound, captured in a premium-priced set. They offer a fantastic blend of vintage warmth, punchy mids, and surprising versatility thanks to the 4-conductor wiring allowing coil splitting. Perfect for blues, classic rock, and anyone chasing that ZZ Top tone.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set BLK
  • Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
  • Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Signature Model
  • 2 Humbucker
  • For bridge and neck position
  • Mid-forward and punchy sound
  • Output: Medium
  • Dual Coil
  • Shielded connections: 4-conductor
  • DC resistance of bridge: 8.90 kOhm
  • DC resistance neck: 8.06 kOhm
  • Magnet material: Alnico II
  • Colour: Black
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Alnico II magnets deliver that signature Gibbons warmth and clarity
  • • Shielded 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting versatility
  • • Mid-forward voicing cuts through mixes exceptionally well
  • • American-made quality ensures long-lasting performance and reliability
CONS
  • • The Alnico II magnets might be too mellow for modern high-gain styles
  • • DC resistance is relatively high, potentially requiring adjustments for some amps
  • • The black finish can show fingerprints and grime easily

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge and Neck
Magnet Alnico II
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 8.06 kOhm - 8.90 kOhm
Spacing Standard
Mounting 4-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seymour Duncan worked closely with Billy to replicate the specific tonal characteristics of his signature guitars, so yes, they are designed to be very close.
While versatile, the Alnico II magnets and mid-forward design lean towards classic tones; they might lack the extreme aggression preferred by some metal players.
The 4-conductor wiring makes coil-splitting straightforward, and you can expect a brighter, more Fender-like single-coil tone with a noticeable reduction in output.

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