Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot Set Nickel

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Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot Set Nickel

Seymour Duncan

Psyclone Hot Set Nickel

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 437166
Model: Psyclone Hot Set Nickel
Price: $427.90

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These Psyclones are a seriously cool departure from standard humbuckers, giving you that classic Filter'Tron vibe with a bit more muscle. They’re perfect for players digging that Gretsch or Gibson vibe—think rockabilly, blues, and classic rock—who want a hotter, more aggressive edge. If you’re after something different and characterful, these are a great choice.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot Set Nickel
  • Pickup Set
  • 2 Filter'Tron style humbuckers
  • Neck pickup delivers the snap and sparkle of Vintage Filter'Trons with a smoother
  • fuller character
  • Bridge pickup with increased output
  • punchy mids and fuller basses
  • Dual coil
  • AlNiCo V magnets
  • DC resistance at the bridge: 12.29 kOhm
  • DC resistance at the neck: 8.78 kOhm
  • Shielded single-core connection cable
  • Medium-high output
  • Nickel cover
  • Including mounting hardware
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Also available individually, as well as with gold cover

PROS
  • • AlNiCo V magnets deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
  • • Filter'Tron voicing provides a unique, gritty character absent in typical humbuckers.
  • • Shielded cable minimizes noise and hum for a cleaner signal.
  • • Nickel covers offer a classy aesthetic and slightly mellow the high end.
CONS
  • • High output may be overwhelming for players seeking a very nuanced, low-gain sound.
  • • The Filter'Tron style may not suit players strictly wanting a modern, high-gain metal tone.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge and Neck
Magnet AlNiCo V
Output Level Medium-High
DC Resistance 8.78 kOhm (Neck), 12.29 kOhm (Bridge)
Spacing Standard
Mounting Four-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

They capture the essence of Filter'Trons—that midrange bite and upper-harmonic complexity—but with a higher output and tighter bass response, making them more versatile.
Absolutely, they’ll transform a Les Paul's tone, injecting a unique vintage growl while maintaining a solid, powerful foundation.
The nickel covers are plated, which provides the aesthetic look without the significantly higher cost of solid nickel.

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