Seymour Duncan Kit Nazgûl/Sentient 6-string Stargazer
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A set that has become a reference among modern guitarists
The Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Sentient kit has established itself as a classic for those seeking a coherent set: an aggressive and precise bridge pickup for rhythm, paired with a rounder and well-defined neck pickup to balance the whole. A relevant choice for a 6-string performance-oriented guitar, whether in rehearsal, studio, or on stage.
For whom and for what:
This set is aimed at guitarists who play metal, progressive, and styles requiring a high gain reserve without sacrificing clarity. If you enjoy syncopated riffs, lower tunings, and strong pick attacks, the bridge pickup will deliver the expected impact. The neck pickup provides the necessary clarity for smooth solos, rich harmonies, and more complex clean passages.
Precision, balance, and playing feel
At the bridge, the goal is clear: to offer a high output level and a balanced EQ to maintain tight lows, present mids, and sharp highs, with articulation that remains clear even under heavy distortion. At the neck, the Sentient stands out with a clear and expressive response, useful for highlighting nuances, working sustain, and maintaining good note separation. The combination of the two pickups ensures a natural transition between heavy rhythms and leads, without sudden volume changes or loss of definition.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | double |
| Category | electric microphone | Number of conductors | 4 |
| Instrument | guitar | Position | set |
| Applications | metal | Color | Black |
| Magnet | Ceramic / Alnico V | Colours | Stargazer |
| Neck pickup | ceramic, dual coil, 7.8 kohms resistance | Bridge pickup | alnico V, dual coil, 13.6 kohms resistance |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Nazgûl/Sentient kit suitable for a 6-string guitar?
This set is designed for a 6-string electric guitar and includes a neck humbucker as well as a bridge humbucker.
What music styles are suitable for this pickup set?
The set is intended for metal and progressive styles that require a high gain reserve. The 13.6 kohms bridge pickup targets heavy rhythms and riffs in low tunings.
What is the sonic difference between the neck pickup and the bridge pickup?
At the bridge, the Nazgûl combines an Alnico V magnet with a 13.6 kohms resistance for tight lows and a precise attack. At the neck, the Sentient features 7.8 kohms with a ceramic magnet, oriented towards definition for solos, harmonies, and clean passages. The blend of both positions allows transitions from saturated rhythms to melodic lines.
Do the Nazgûl/Sentient pickups have multiple conductors?
Each pickup has 4 conductors, according to the specifications provided for this passive set.
What finish is offered on this Seymour Duncan set?
The Stargazer finish is offered in black color.



