Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set WH
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Seymour Duncan
Hades Gates Set WH
Product Info
Article Number:
602334
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hades Gates Set WH
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Hades Gates pickups are a fantastic choice if you're chasing that classic ZZ Top tone. The Alnico II magnets give you a really sweet, vocal midrange, and the 4-conductor wiring adds some flexibility. They're ideal for blues, rock, and anything needing a touch of Texas grit.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hades Gates Set WH
- Pickup 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 of bridge: 8.90 kOhm
- DC resistance neck: 8.06 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico II
- Colour: White
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alnico II magnets deliver a warm, vocal midrange characteristic of vintage Gibsons.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring allows for versatile coil-splitting and tonal options.
- • Billy Gibbons' signature voicing provides a uniquely gritty, blues-rock edge.
- • Seymour Duncan’s USA manufacturing ensures high-quality construction and consistent performance.
CONS
- • Alnico II magnets might lack the high-end sparkle some modern players prefer.
- • The mid-forward sound can muddy things up in heavily layered or dense musical mixes.
- • The output, while medium, might not be aggressive enough for extreme metal styles.
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
The Hades pickups have a noticeably warmer, more mid-focused sound than the Custom, leaning more towards a vintage vibe, while the Custom is a bit more scooped and aggressive.
They'll work, but the mid-forward nature might require careful EQ adjustments to avoid a muddy sound; consider if a higher output pickup would be more suitable for your amp.
They’re voiced to capture Billy Gibbons’ signature tone, which involves a specific balance of output and vintage character – a step beyond stock, but not a massively over-wound, high-output set.
