Seymour Duncan Kit Nazgûl/Sentient 6-string Frost White

Name: Kit Nazgûl/Sentient 6-string Frost White
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 417837
Price: 369.00 EUR
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ID : 417837

EAN : 0800315055661

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Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Sentient 6-String Frost White Pickup Set
• Designed for Modern Metal: a highly regarded set in metal, progressive, and djent genres, featuring tight lows and outstanding definition.
• Complementary Duo: Nazgûl at the bridge for attack and precision, Sentient at the neck for warmth, dynamics, and clarity.
• True Versatility: punchy palm mutes, clear complex chords, detailed cleans, and singing leads with sustain.
• Bold Look: Frost White finish for a modern aesthetic that stands out on stage and in the studio.

Kit Nazgûl/Sentient 6-string Frost White

369,00 €VAT incl.

0,05 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Seymour Duncan Set Designed for Modern Styles

The Nazgûl/Sentient kit has established itself as a benchmark for guitarists seeking a massive sound without sacrificing articulation. In the Seymour Duncan spirit, it combines a decidedly modern approach (attack, stability in low tunings, precision) with musicality that remains inspiring for leads and expressive playing.

Who Is It For and In What Playing Contexts?

This set is aimed at modern metal, prog, and technical rhythm guitarists who want heavy riffs, prominent harmonics, and rich chords that stay clear under high gain. It excels in low tunings and pick playing, while maintaining excellent definition for arpeggios, sparkling cleans, and smooth solos on the neck position.

Nazgûl Bridge and Sentient Neck: Attack, Balance, and Clarity

At the bridge, the Nazgûl delivers an ultra-aggressive tone with exceptional low-end response: tight lows, well-present mids, and sharp highs for crisp palm mutes and a rhythm that "cuts" through the mix. Despite its high output, it remains precise and articulate, ideal for heavy riffs and complex chords.

At the neck, the Sentient offers a warmer, rounder register with perfect clarity for singing leads and detailed cleans. Its "modern vintage" character evokes the spirit of a PAF while providing the sustain and definition expected from contemporary tones, with dynamics that highlight touch and nuance.

Technical specifications

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

Neck pickup

ceramic, dual coil, 7.8 kohms resistance

Bridge pickup

alnico V, dual coil, 13.6 kohms resistance

Questions frequently asked

Is the Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Sentient 6-string Frost White set suitable for low tunings?

The Nazgûl bridge pickup, with its 13.6 kOhm resistance, is designed to preserve tight lows and clear palm mutes in low tunings.

What is the tonal difference between the bridge pickup and the neck pickup?

At the bridge, the Nazgûl uses an Alnico V magnet and emphasizes an aggressive attack for high-gain rhythms. At the neck, the Sentient is a 7.8 kOhm ceramic humbucker, oriented towards warm leads and detailed cleans. This pairing maintains clarity for complex chords while providing a warmer tone on the neck side.

Can coil splits be done with this set of pickups?

Both humbuckers have 4 conductors, allowing for extended wiring options. However, the possibility of coil splitting depends on the guitar's electronics setup.

Is this set suitable for modern metal and prog?

Designed for modern metal, prog, and technical rhythms, this set pairs the high-output Nazgûl bridge pickup with the more nuanced Sentient neck pickup.