Experience the unrelenting force of the Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set Humbucker Pickups, designed for extreme metal enthusiasts who demand nothing but the best. Built with three large ceramic magnets, these passive humbuckers ensure maximum output and sustain, even in the most high-gain situations. The custom overwound coil design delivers exceptional clarity in the mid and high ranges, while maintaining a well-controlled and focused low end.

Whether you're into aggressive palm mutes, fluid sweep picking, or punishing lead tones, the Black Winter pickups are designed to handle any tuning, no matter how low you go. Their sound is as dark and savage as their appearance, featuring a blacked-out Seymour Duncan logo in an Old English font—an unapologetic tribute to the metal forefathers who inspired these humbuckers.

Complete with a matte finish, black bottom plate, black poles and black screws, these pickups are a perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality. They are not just a piece of gear, but a statement of your commitment to the dark and powerful world of metal music.

Key Features:

• High-output passive humbucker pickups with three large ceramic magnets for maximum output and sustain
• Custom overwound coil design for exceptional clarity in mid and high ranges
• Designed to handle any tuning, perfect for aggressive palm mutes, fluid sweep picking, and punishing lead tones
• Blacked-out Seymour Duncan logo in Old English font, matte finish, black bottom plate, black poles and black screws for a visually striking appearance
• Perfect for extreme metal styles, including black metal, death metal, and grindcore
• Passive design with impressive output and clarity
• Dual rows of black hexagonal screws as pole pieces
• 4-conductor hookup for versatile wiring options
• DC resistance: 13.0 kOhm (neck), 16.6 kOhm (bridge)
• Comes in a matte black finish with a black logo

Product specs

FAQs

What is the primary genre focus of the Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set Humbucker Pickups?

The Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set is specifically designed for extreme metal genres, such as black metal, death metal, and grindcore, providing aggressive and high-output tones suitable for these styles.

Are the Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter pickups active or passive?

These pickups are passive, offering high-output performance without the need for a battery, making them ideal for metal players seeking powerful tones with traditional wiring.

What kind of magnet material is used in the Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set?

The Blackened Black Winter Set uses ceramic magnets, which contribute to the pickups' high-output and aggressive tonal characteristics, perfect for heavy music genres.

How many conductors do the Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter pickups have?

These pickups feature a 4-wire plus shield configuration, allowing for versatile wiring options, including coil-splitting for additional tonal flexibility.

Is the Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set suitable for a 6-string guitar?

Yes, the Blackened Black Winter Set is designed for 6-string electric guitars, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance for standard setups.