Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set NI
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Seymour Duncan
Hades Gates Set NI
Product Info
Article Number:
602330
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hades Gates Set NI
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Billy Gibbons' signature sound, captured in a pickup set – that's the Hades Gates. These deliver a fantastic blend of vintage warmth and a surprising amount of punch, especially in the midrange. Perfect for blues, classic rock, and anyone chasing that ZZ Top vibe, they're a premium-priced option that's worth it for the tone.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set NI
- Pick-Up Set 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 connection: 4-Conductor
- DC resistance bridge: 8.90 kOhm
- DC resistance neck: 8.06 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico II
- Colour: Nickel
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alnico II magnets deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring offers coil-splitting versatility.
- • Excellent build quality; typical of Seymour Duncan's standards.
- • Mid-forward design cuts through the mix beautifully, classic Gibbons sound.
CONS
- • The Alnico II magnets might lack extreme high-gain aggression for some.
- • The nickel finish may show wear more readily than other finishes.
- • Higher output players might find the medium output limiting.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Alnico II
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
Bridge: 8.90 kOhm, Neck: 8.06 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're more focused on Gibbons' core tone – less aggressive than some signature models, but with more character than generic pickups.
While versatile, they’re designed for a mid-forward sound, so extreme high-gain players might find them a bit subdued; coil-splitting helps, but it's not a shred pickup.
Generally yes, but you might need to adjust your guitar's pickup height for optimal output and tone – standard spacing makes it pretty straightforward.
