Seymour Duncan Hades Gates set nickel
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From "Pearly Gates" to Hades Gates: an extra edge
Between fiery solos and a keen taste for what makes a mix stand out, Billy Gibbons inspired a pickup designed to retain the vintage signature of the Pearly Gates while increasing output level. The result: the Seymour Duncan Hades Gates, a more aggressive and thicker interpretation, made for certain guitars that need extra punch to achieve the sound he favors.
For which guitarists and styles?
This humbucker is aimed at musicians seeking an expressive blues, rock, and hard rock tone, with thick crunches and a "vintage hot-rodded" feel. Ideal if you want a pickup that makes lead phrases sing while maintaining a pleasant dynamic touch and the musicality typical of Alnico II.
A handmade passive humbucker designed to drive your amp into saturation
Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, California, the Hades Gates combines dual coil winding and an Alnico II magnet to achieve easier saturation, generous mids, and a warm character. Its 4-conductor cable opens the door to modern wiring options (coil split, series/parallel), convenient for expanding your tonal palette without losing the humbucker DNA. The nickel finish provides a classic aesthetic, perfect on guitars with either vintage or modern looks.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | double |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | handle |
| Instrument | guitar | Color | Grey |
| Magnet | alnico II | ||
| Type | humbucker pickup | Number of conductors | 4 |
| Style | blues, rock, hard rock | Finish | nickel |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Seymour Duncan Hades Gates nickel set suit blues and hard rock?
Its Alnico II magnet and dual coil design target blues, rock, and hard rock tones. The increased output level favors thick crunches and expressive leads.
Which guitar position is this pickup intended for?
The product sheet indicates installation in the neck position. This setup emphasizes the warm character and generous mids that are advertised.
Can the Hades Gates be coil-split thanks to its wiring?
With its 4-conductor wiring, split or series/parallel configurations are possible. The pickup remains a passive dual-coil humbucker.
What magnet does this humbucker use?
An Alnico II magnet is used. It contributes to the vintage hot-rodded character and sought-after dynamics.
What is the finish of the Hades Gates nickel set?
The nickel finish corresponds to the nickel gray metallic cover indicated on the product sheet. It provides a classic look suitable for vintage-inspired guitars as well as modern models.
