Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Humbucker Pickup Set - Nickel Zebra

The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Humbucker Pickup Set delivers the raw, rebellious sound that defined Texas blues-rock. Modeled after the pickups in a legendary 1959 Les Paul, the Pearly Gates set provides vintage PAF tone with an extra kick of output and clarity that cuts through the mix. The neck pickup has a warm, rounded tone, while the bridge pickup adds snarl and bite. Together, they produce fat, articulate tone with airy highs and warm springy lows. The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Humbucker Pickup Set gives you classic rock and blues tone that's ready to take the stage.

Vintage-Inspired Design, Modern Versatility

The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Humbucker Pickup Set starts with the warm, organic tone of a 1959 PAF humbucker and updates it for contemporary players. The pickups feature Alnico II magnets and moderate output that provides vintage-style sustain and compression along with excellent string definition. Four-conductor wiring gives you access to multiple tonal options, from parallel to series to tapped coils. This versatility allows the Pearly Gates set to excel for blues, rock and hard rock styles.

Fat Neck Tone, Snarling Bridge Sound

The Pearly Gates neck pickup has a full, rounded tone that's ideal for complex chords and solos. Its resonant peak of 7.3kHz adds warmth and depth. The bridge pickup is slightly hotter with a peak of 8.35kHz that provides tight, articulate bass and airy treble. Together, the neck and bridge pickups give you a blend of vintage sweetness and modern aggression that cuts through a mix.

Premium Build for Reliable Performance

Seymour Duncan is known for crafting high-quality pickups, and the Pearly Gates Humbucker set is no exception. The pickups feature bobbins made of molded ABS plastic for durability and consistent tone. Plain enamel wire, sandcast Alnico II magnets, and nickel silver bottom plates ensure signal integrity and reliability. The Pearly Gates set is also wax potted to reduce microphonics and handling noise. Overall, the premium components provide a pickup set you can depend on for gig after gig.