Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set BL
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Seymour Duncan
Hot Rodded Humbucker Set BL
Product Info
Article Number:
604586
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Hot Rodded Humbucker Set BL
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$350.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Hot Rodded set is a clever combination – the aggressive JB in the bridge and the sweeter Jazz in the neck. It's a great upgrade for players looking for a modern, powerful sound with a touch of vintage vibe, especially those playing rock, blues, or hard rock where you want some serious bite without going full-on metal. The rail design gives them a clarity that's surprisingly pleasant.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set BL
- Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
- 2 Humbucker
- For bridge and neck position
- JB model and Jazz model in modern rail design
- The rail design distributes the magnetic field evenly across the strings
- improving the balance between the strings with more clarity and sustain
- Output neck: Medium
- Output bridge: High
- Shielded connections: 4-conductor
- DC resistance neck position: 7.68 kOhm
- DC resistance web position: 18.66 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico VIII
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
PROS
- • JB/Jazz pairing offers a versatile range, from growl to warmth.
- • Alnico VIII magnets deliver a powerful, articulate high-output tone.
- • Rail design improves string balance and sustain noticeably.
- • Shielded 4-conductor wiring facilitates coil-splitting options.
CONS
- • High output bridge pickup might be too aggressive for some players.
- • Alnico VIII magnets can be prone to corrosion over long periods.
- • DC resistance suggests a darker, less airy high-frequency response.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Alnico VIII
Output Level
Neck: Medium, Bridge: High
DC Resistance
Neck: 7.68 kOhm, Bridge: 18.66 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Hot Rodded' designation implies slightly modified windings and internal components for increased output and a more aggressive tone, but still retaining the core character.
Absolutely, the higher output will help cut through the wood's natural warmth and bring out more clarity and definition.
Seymour Duncan doesn't typically pot these pickups; this can lead to more microphonic feedback at high volumes, but also a more 'open' and dynamic sound.
