Seymour Duncan HUMBUCKER HADES GATES NECK NOIR
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From Pearly Gates to Hades Gates: The Evolution of a Classic P.A.F.
Inspired by the famous Pearly Gates set from Billy Gibbons' cherished 1959 Les Paul, the Hades Gates retains the DNA of vintage humbuckers that have captivated purists for decades. The idea here is to provide a higher output level to equip certain guitars that require more responsiveness, while maintaining that organic and harmonically rich character.
For Whom and Which Styles
In the neck position, this humbucker pickup is aimed at guitarists seeking a tone that is both thick and defined: fiery solos, bluesy phrasing with touch sensitivity, boosted vintage rock, and round rhythms that stay clear. If you like to play with your guitar's volume, shifting from smooth cleans to more biting overdrive, the Hades Gates neck pickup is designed to finely respond to your dynamics.
Alnico 2 Warmth, Enhanced Output, and Practical Installation
The Alnico 2 magnet combined with increased output delivers a very musical blend: present mids, pleasant natural compression, and a "burning" sensation when the amp starts to saturate. The 4-conductor cable facilitates modern configurations (coil split, series/parallel, or other wiring options depending on your electronics), while the short legs simplify installation on many guitars. Like all related models, it is handmade in Santa Barbara, California, with the consistency and finish quality expected both in the studio and on stage.
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 | Black |
| Type | Humbucker pickup for electric guitar |
| Model | Hades Gates |
| Output Level | Higher (compared to the P.A.F. spirit of the Pearly Gates set) |
| Wiring | 4-conductor cable |
| Mounting | Short legs |
| Manufacturing | Handmade |
| Place of Manufacture | Santa Barbara, California |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan Humbucker Hades Gates neck suitable for blues and hard rock?
Designed for rock, blues, and hard rock, this neck humbucker combines an Alnico II magnet with a boosted output level. The midrange remains present, and the natural compression accompanies amplifier saturation.
Can the Hades Gates neck be coil-split?
The 4-conductor wire allows for coil-split, series/parallel, or other wiring configurations depending on the guitar's electronics.
What tone does this pickup provide in the neck position?
In the neck position, the Pearly Gates-inspired design favors a thick and defined sound. Clean tones stay smooth, while overdrives gain bite depending on pick attack and volume control settings. The output higher than the P.A.F. spirit provides greater responsiveness.
Is this humbucker compatible with many electric guitars?
The short mounting tabs make installation easier on many electric guitars. The format is a passive double coil intended for the neck position.
Where is the black Hades Gates made?
It is handmade in Santa Barbara, California, with a black finish and four-conductor wiring.
