Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan Black Winter "Blackened" Humbucker Pickup (Neck)
- Massive output level with sharp mids and incisive highs.
- Voicing designed for black/death metal and very low tunings.
- "Blackened" finish with black screws for a menacing look.
- 4-conductor wiring for coil splits and series/parallel configurations.
Context and Positioning
Part of the Black Winter series, this "Blackened" model is
handmade in California. It belongs to Seymour Duncan's high-output pickup family, designed for extreme metal. The Black Winter is also available in bridge version (16.6 kOhms), Trembucker, and 7- and 8-string variants. This reference corresponds to the
neck position (13 kOhms).
Who This Pickup Is For
For extreme metal guitarists seeking immediate attack, tight palm mutes, and precise leads without losing chord clarity. Perfect for guitars tuned to drop or baritone, both in the studio and on stage, when looking for an aggressive yet controlled tone.
Features and Functions
The Black Winter is a passive overwound humbucker that uses
ceramic magnets for a tight response and measured bass. The mids are dense and articulate, while the highs remain clear for solos that cut through the mix. The 4-conductor wiring allows coil splitting, parallel, or series configurations to tailor the output and texture to your rig. Delivered without a cover, the "Blackened" finish and black screws enhance the dark aesthetic of metal-oriented guitars.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Seymour Duncan
- Model: Black Winter "Blackened"
- Type: Humbucker
- Position: Neck
- Magnet: Ceramic
- Electronics: Passive
- Winding: Double
- Number of Conductors: 4
- Color: Black
- Finish: Blackened (black screws), no cover
- Applications: Metal, black metal
- Category: Electric pickup
- Instrument: Guitar
- Resistance: 13 kOhms
- Manufacturing: Handmade in California
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