Seymour Duncan High Voltage Neck Nickel
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The High Voltage Tone: Punch Without Losing Clarity
The Seymour Duncan High Voltage in the neck position targets the sweet spot sought by rock and hard rock guitarists: a sound thick enough for "fat" rhythms while retaining clear definition when playing clean or crunch. The result: readable chords, precise attacks, and a musical output even with a good amount of gain.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
Ideal if you play rock, blues, or hard rock and want a neck pickup capable of shifting from a round, articulate accompaniment to a cutting lead with sustain. With its nickel finish, it naturally fits most electric guitars with humbuckers, whether to modernize an instrument or assert a more classic tone.
Alnico II + Specific Winding: A Dynamic and Explosive Response
The High Voltage relies on an Alnico II magnet for a smooth and expressive playing feel, combined with a dual coil winding designed to add an extra edge of aggression. The presence of 4 conductors allows for coil splitting (and other variations), handy for expanding your tonal palette without changing guitars. In the neck position, its 7.68 kOhm resistance contributes to a warm register while maintaining the clarity needed for fast phrases and articulate riffs.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Number of conductors | 4 |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | handle |
| Instrument | guitar | Resistance | 7.68 KILOHM |
| Applications | rock, blues, Hard Rock | Color | Grey |
| Magnet | alnico II | Colours | Nickel |
| Winding | double | ||
| Neck Resistance | 7.68 kOhms | Bridge Resistance | 9.73 kOhms |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan High Voltage neck pickup suitable for rock and hard rock?
Designed for rock, blues, and hard rock, this neck pickup combines an Alnico II magnet with a dual coil. It aims for thick rhythm tones with well-defined chords under gain.
Can this neck humbucker be coil-split?
The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting as well as other wiring options. Exact compatibility depends on the electronics and selector installed on the guitar.
What is the resistance of the High Voltage neck pickup?
The stated resistance for the neck position is 7.68 kOhms. The associated bridge version is rated at 9.73 kOhms.
What tone does the Alnico II magnet provide on this neck pickup?
The Alnico II magnet delivers a smooth and expressive playing response. The dual coil adds a touch of aggressiveness while preserving clarity in clean or crunch tones.
What finish does this neck pickup have?
The nickel finish, noted with a gray color, provides a classic aesthetic suited to electric guitars equipped with humbuckers.
