Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient 6 Set BK
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Seymour Duncan
Nazgul/Sentient 6 Set BK
Product Info
Article Number:
377442
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Nazgul/Sentient 6 Set BK
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$324.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Nazgul/Sentient set is a potent pairing for players seeking a modern bridge pickup with serious bite and a vintage-flavored neck. It’s a great option for rock, metal, and heavier genres where you need that extra push without sacrificing warmth. A fantastic upgrade for guitars needing a serious tonal overhaul.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient 6 Set BK
- Humbucker Pickup Set for 6-String Guitars
- Consisting of Nazgul/ Sentient guitar humbuckers
- SENT BLK 6 at the neck and NAZG BLK 6 at the bridge
- Medium output neck pickup
- High output bridge pickup
- Alnico 5 magnets at the neck pickup and large ceramic magnets at the bridge pickup
- 7.8 kΩ DC Resistance at the neck pickup and 13.6 kΩ at the bridge pickup
- 6.48 kHz Resonance frequency at the neck pickup and 4.74 kHz at the bridge pickup
- Four-core shielded connection cable
- Sealed airtight with wax
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
- Including complete mounting hardware
PROS
- • Nazgul bridge pickup delivers searing high-gain, modern metal tones.
- • Sentient neck pickup provides a warm, articulate vintage vibe.
- • Alnico 5/Ceramic magnet combo offers balanced sonic character.
- • Wax potting eliminates microphonic noise and enhances sustain.
CONS
- • Nazgul's high output can be overwhelming for clean or vintage tones.
- • DC resistance mismatch might require adjustments for some guitar circuits.
- • The black finish can show fingerprints and grime easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge (Nazgul), Neck (Sentient)
Magnet
Alnico 5 (Neck), Ceramic (Bridge)
Output Level
High (Bridge), Medium (Neck)
DC Resistance
7.8 kΩ (Neck), 13.6 kΩ (Bridge)
Spacing
44.5 mm / 1.75 in
Mounting
Four-hole standard
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Nazgul/Sentient combo is significantly hotter and more aggressive than the JB/Jazz, especially the Nazgul bridge. It’s designed for a more modern, high-gain sound.
Yes, they will, but be mindful of the Nazgul's output – it might require some volume knob tweaking to tame it in a Les Paul’s warmer wood.
The wax potting helps minimize noise, making them quite usable for recording, but very high gain settings might still pick up some inherent hum.
