Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan has been a cornerstone of the guitar pickup industry since its founding in 1976 by Seymour W. Duncan and Cathy Carter Duncan. Known for their exceptional quality and tonal versatility, Seymour Duncan pickups have become a go-to choice for guitarists across all genres and skill levels.
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Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Silencer Brings P-90 Grit Without the Buzz
In a move that’s sure to excite tone-chasers and noise-haters alike, Seymour Duncan has just dropped their latest creation: the Phat Cat Silencer. This humbucker-sized pickup promises to deliver all the growl and grit of a classic P-90 without the infamous 60-cycle hum that’s been the bane of rock guitarists for decades. Who’s It For?…
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Best Pickups for Baritone Telecaster: Here’s What I’d Use…
Baritone Telecasters, with their extended low-end growl, are perfect for delving into heavier music genres like metal, djent, prog-metal, and stuff like doom and stoner rock. But to truly tap into their potential, choosing the right pickups is crucial. Most baritone Teles come with either single coil pickups or P90s which means plenty of noise.…
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Seymour Duncan Hyper Switch: A Modern, Amazing 5 Way Switch!
The new Duncan Hyper Switch is a huge game changer that can alter your tone via Bluetooth. Is it genius, or a gimmick? Today we check it out in detail, and explain how this works! Seymour Duncan Hyper Switch: What’s The Big Deal? The Duncan Hyper Switch claims to be an evolution in guitar technology…
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New Seymour Duncan Pickups Announced For 2022: 3 AMAZING Classics Meet Modern Design!
The 3 new Seymour Duncan pickups that were just announced are modern takes on some classic sounds. Today we got over each one in detail! New Seymour Duncan Pickups For 2022: Some Fan Favorites! Seymour Duncan pickups are a staple of the modern guitar industry. Every few years, Duncan adds new pickups to keep up…
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What Pickups Does Josh Homme Use? Let’s Find Out…
Josh Homme has many guitars, most of them odd choices, and plenty of chops. But what pickups does Josh Homme use to dial in his iconic guitar tone? Let’s find out… Josh Homme basically invented dessert, stoner rock with his first band KYUSS. KYUSS then split over “creative differences” and Homme formed Queens of The…
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Seymour Duncan Invader Pickup Reviews: The #1 Pickup For Extreme Metal?
The Seymour Duncan Invader has been around for years now, and is known to be one of the rowdiest pickups for Metal. Today we take a look at what makes the Invader so special. Seymour Duncan Invader Pickups: The High Gain Monsters! We have been taking a hard look at Duncan Pickups here lately, since…
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What Is A Trembucker? Don’t Worry, We Didn’t Know Either!
I had seen the question come up on several forums before. “What is a Trembucker?” in regards to a Seymour Duncan Pickup model. I did not really know the answer until now! If you have ever been interested in buying some aftermarket pickups, you will notice that there are tons of options out there. There…
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Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Reviews: Outstanding Versatility And Design!
The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates pickup was designed with a few specific purposes in mind, but what we got was a genre-defying pickup that any guitarist would love! The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates: A Little History… We have talked a lot about the different variety of Seymour Duncan Pickups, and how there is definitely something…
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Seymour Duncan JB Reviews: 4 Decades Of Devastating Distortion!
The Seymour Duncan JB is one of the most popular guitar pickups in the world. Today we take a look at its legacy, the artists that swear by it, and reviews from multiple sources. The Seymour Duncan JB: Over 40 Years Of Tone Seymour Duncan was in all the right places at the right time…
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Best Seymour Duncan Pickups For Metal: My Top 5 Picks…
Today we check out the best Seymour Duncan pickups for metal. Pickups can literally change the entire sound of your rig and guitar. But which ones are right for your style? The Best Seymour Duncan Pickups For Metal: A Long Legacy Of Quality Seymour Duncan was a guy that was always interested in guitars. Not…