Seymour Duncan TREMBUCKER NAZGL BRIDGE BLACK
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A high-gain standard reimagined for 6-string guitars
Originally designed to meet the demands of 7 and 8-string guitars, the Nazgûl has established itself as a benchmark for achieving a highly saturated, tight, and disciplined metal tone in the low end. Due to its success, Seymour Duncan adapted this formula for 6-string guitars without losing the core DNA: bite, attack, and impeccable performance in low tunings.
Who is it for and what styles?
Installed in the bridge position, this passive humbucker targets guitarists seeking a sharp and punchy sound: modern metal, death metal, djent, metalcore, hardcore... Where many high-output passive pickups become muddy, the Nazgûl remains articulate and allows clear chord definition, fast palm-muted passages, and "chug" riffs (strong pick attack with heavy saturation).
Ceramic magnet, specific winding, and Trembucker format
The character of the Nazgûl comes from a large ceramic magnet paired with a carefully crafted winding to combine massive saturation and precision. The result: a hyper-aggressive high-gain pickup that is still usable with the volume knob to clean up the tone without losing presence. The 4-conductor cable enables coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring to expand tonal options. In the Trembucker version, the spacing is adapted for guitars equipped with vibrato/tremolo systems with wider string spacing to optimize alignment under the strings. Handmade in Santa Barbara, California (USA).
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Applications | metal |
| Magnet | Ceramic |
| Winding | double |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | bridge |
| Resistance | 6.8 KILOHM |
| Color | Black |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan Trembucker Nazgûl suitable for low tunings?
Its ceramic magnet and winding are designed to maintain good clarity in low tunings. Fast riffs and chug-style attacks remain articulate even under high gain.
Is the Trembucker format compatible with a vibrato?
The Trembucker spacing is intended for guitars equipped with a vibrato or tremolo, where the strings are wider spaced at the bridge.
Can the Nazgûl pickup be coil-split?
The 4-conductor cable allows for coil-splitting as well as series/parallel wiring configurations. These options expand the wiring possibilities of the passive humbucker.
What tone does the Nazgûl deliver in the bridge position?
Installed at the bridge, this dual humbucker provides a high level of saturation with a pronounced attack. It is especially suited for modern metal, death metal, djent, metalcore, and hardcore. The guitar's volume control allows cleaning up the sound without sacrificing presence.
What is the resistance of the Seymour Duncan Nazgûl Trembucker black?
The stated resistance is 6.8 kΩ. This passive dual-coil pickup features a ceramic magnet and is offered in a black finish.



