Seymour Duncan Black Winter Humbucker Pickup Set – Calibrated Neck & Bridge

The Seymour Duncan Black Winter set is a cold, calculated, and uncompromising tonal weapon. Named after the frozen landscapes of Finnish extreme metal, these high-output passive humbuckers are engineered specifically for the darkest and most aggressive genres, including Black Metal, Death Metal, and Grindcore. This calibrated set provides a perfectly balanced output between the neck and bridge positions, delivering a crushing wall of sound that remains articulate even under the most extreme levels of distortion.

Angkor Music Tech Analysis

What sets the Black Winter set apart is its unique voicing. While many high-output pickups can become "muddy" or lose definition in the low-mids, these pickups are tuned to stay surgical. The triple ceramic magnet structure provides a searing high-end bite and a lightning-fast transient response—essential for technical tremolo picking and rapid-fire palm muting. Despite their massive output, they are passive pickups, meaning they retain a wider dynamic range and organic harmonic overtones that active pickups often compress away.

Customized Dark Aesthetics

Matching their brutal sound, these pickups feature a black bottom plate, black poles, black screws, and the iconic Seymour Duncan logo in an Old English font for a look that is as aggressive as the tone.

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Seymour Duncan Black Winter Performance Features

  • Extreme Output Passive Design: Delivers maximum saturation and sustain without the need for batteries.
  • Calibrated Set: The neck and bridge pickups are wound specifically to work together, ensuring consistent volume when switching positions.
  • Ceramic Bar Magnets: Provides the "ice-pick" clarity and aggressive midrange punch required for modern extreme metal.
  • 4-Conductor Wiring: Allows for versatile switching options, including coil-splitting for brittle, haunting clean tones.
  • Built for Speed: Tight low-end response ensures that even the fastest riffs remain clear and punchy.

Detailed Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number 11102-92-B
Pickup Type Humbucker Set (Neck & Bridge)
Active/Passive Passive
Magnet Material Ceramic
Number of Conductors 4-Conductor Hook-up
Covering Uncovered (Black)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these pickups only for Black Metal?
While they were designed with extreme metal in mind, the Black Winter set is surprisingly versatile. Their high clarity and 4-conductor wiring make them excellent for any high-gain application where you need your guitar to cut through a thick mix, including Hardcore and Progressive Metal.

Will these fit in a standard 6-string guitar?
Yes, this is a standard-spaced set designed for most fixed-bridge 6-string guitars. If you have a guitar with a wide tremolo system (like a Floyd Rose), you may want to consider the Trembucker-spaced version for the bridge position.

What is the benefit of a "Calibrated" set?
A calibrated set means the bridge pickup is wound with slightly higher output to compensate for the naturally lower vibration of the strings near the bridge. This ensures that when you switch from your neck pickup to your bridge pickup, you don't experience a sudden drop in volume or intensity.

SKU 11102-92-B
Barcode # 800315039654
Brand Seymour Duncan
Shipping Weight 0.4800kg
Shipping Width 0.120m
Shipping Height 0.050m
Shipping Length 0.170m
Shipping Cubic 0.001020000m3
Unit Of Measure ea

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