Seymour Duncan Kit Nazgûl/Sentient 6-string Crimson Red

Name: Kit Nazgûl/Sentient 6-string Crimson Red
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 417836
Price: 369.00 EUR
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ID : 417836

EAN : 0800315055654

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Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan Nazgûl / Sentient Pickup Set
• High output and precision: tight lows, present mids, and excellent definition for modern metal, progressive, and djent.
• Complementary duo: Nazgûl at the bridge for attack and cut in the mix, Sentient at the neck for singing leads and detailed cleans.
• Designed for low tunings: maintains clarity on 7 or 8 strings and stays articulate on palm mutes and fast riffs.
• Versatility in use: a set designed to transition from complex chords to sharp solos without losing dynamics.

Kit Nazgûl/Sentient 6-string Crimson Red

369,00 €VAT incl.

0,05 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Set That Has Become a Reference for Modern Metal Tones

The Nazgûl / Sentient set has established itself as an essential choice for guitarists seeking a balance between aggressiveness, definition, and musicality. The combination of a very incisive bridge pickup and a rounder neck pickup covers a wide spectrum, from massive riffs to more open passages, while maintaining a decidedly contemporary signature.

For Whom and In Which Guitars?

This duo is aimed at metal, prog, and djent musicians who need a clear sound under heavy saturation, especially in low tunings. It pairs particularly well with modern-oriented guitars (long scale, 7/8 strings, drop tunings), offering firm lows at the bridge and a neck pickup capable of delivering readable arpeggios, crystalline cleans, and fluid leads with beautiful sustain.

Sound Character and Design: Attack, Clarity, and Dynamics

At the bridge, the Nazgûl focuses on high output and effective EQ for powerful rhythms: the lows remain tight, the mids are well-defined, and the trebles are sharp to help maintain articulation even on dense chords. At the neck, the Sentient provides a "modern vintage" warmth: it stays clear, expressive, and responsive to playing, ideal for singing leads, rich harmonies, and complex clean tones without a "muddy" effect.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	double
Category	electric microphone	Number of conductors	4
Instrument	guitar	Position	set
Applications	metal	Color	Red
Magnet	alnico V / ceramic VIII	Colours	Crimson Red

Neck pickup

ceramic, dual coil, 7.8 kohms resistance

Bridge pickup

alnico V, dual coil, 13.6 kohms resistance

Questions frequently asked

Is this set suitable for metal with low tunings?

Designed for metal, prog, and djent, this set maintains tight lows under high gain. At the bridge, the 13.6 kohms resistance contributes to sharp and defined rhythms.

Do the Nazgûl/Sentient pickups work with passive electronics?

The advertised electronics are passive.

Does the Nazgûl/Sentient 6-string kit allow wiring options?

Each pickup has 4 conductors. This configuration is specified for the full set. Wiring possibilities then depend on the electronics installed in the guitar.

What are the differences between the neck pickup and the bridge pickup?

In the neck position, the humbucker features a ceramic magnet and a resistance of 7.8 kohms. In the bridge position, the humbucker uses an Alnico V magnet with a resistance of 13.6 kohms. This distribution aims for a clear neck tone suited for arpeggios and a more biting bridge tone for riffs.