Seymour Duncan HUMBUCKER HADES GATES NECK BLANC
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From "Pearly Gates" to Hades Gates: a beefed-up version of a classic
The "Pearly Gates" set, derived from Billy Gibbons' legendary 1959 Les Paul, has established itself as a benchmark for authentic P.A.F. tones. Over time, some guitars in his collection benefited from a higher output to instantly regain their characteristic attack and bite. This pursuit gave birth to the Hades Gates set, a more explosive interpretation of the same spirit.
For which guitarist and style?
In the neck position, the Seymour Duncan Hades Gates targets guitarists who want a pickup that can be both smooth when fingerpicking, creamy in lead playing, and highly responsive when attacked harder. It excels on single cut and double cut electric guitars, suited for blues, rock, classic rock, and any style that demands present mids without losing the musicality and liveliness of an Alnico 2 humbucker.
Increased output, incisive mids, and versatile wiring
The Hades Gates builds on the idea of a vintage-character humbucker but with an additional output level to push your amp into hotter, more expressive territories. The Alnico 2 magnets provide pleasant natural compression, a rounded yet snappy attack, and a controlled low end that maintains definition in overdrive. Thanks to the 4-conductor cable, you can easily explore wiring options (coil split, series/parallel) and tailor the pickup to your electronics, all while enjoying handmade craftsmanship and short mounting legs designed for various installations.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Applications | rock, blues, Hard Rock |
| Magnet | alnico II |
| Winding | double |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | handle |
| Color | White |
| Type | humbucker pickup |
| Range / inspiration | more powerful interpretation of the "Pearly Gates" sound associated with Billy Gibbons |
| Magnets | Alnico 2 |
| Output level | higher (compared to traditional P.A.F. style) |
| Wiring | 4-conductor |
| Mounting | short mounting legs |
| Manufacture | handmade in Santa Barbara, California |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan Hades Gates neck pickup suitable for blues and rock?
Designed for blues, rock, classic rock, and hard rock styles, this neck humbucker combines Alnico 2 magnets with an increased output level. Fingerstyle playing retains a smooth character, while leads gain creaminess and bite.
What is the output level of the Hades Gates neck pickup?
Its output level is higher than that of a traditional P.A.F. style. This extra reserve makes it easier to drive the amplifier into expressive overdrive tones.
Can the pickup be split?
Thanks to its 4-conductor cable, it can be wired for coil splitting or series/parallel configurations depending on the guitar's electronics.
On which guitars should this neck humbucker be mounted?
The short mounting tabs accommodate many installations. The neck position and humbucker format are especially suitable for single cut or double cut electric guitars.
What is the finish and build of this pickup?
The finish is white. It is handmade in Santa Barbara, California. The Alnico 2 magnets provide a rounded attack and controlled low-end response.
