Detail 01
Alnico 2 bar magnet
Contributes to the described open, airy treble attack.
Product detailSKU #1378824447558
Seymour DuncanPearly Gates Neck Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A neck humbucker voiced for stronger mids, open treble attack, and a warm, spongy low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rhythm and lead playing
- Players seeking a P.A.F.-style neck voice with more midrange
- Les Paul-style guitars
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a typical low-midrange P.A.F. neck voice
- Guitars that are not Les Paul-style
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tailored mids
Provides more midrange than typical humbuckers from that period.
Detail 03
Neck position
This model is based on the neck pickup from Billy Gibbons' 1959 Les Paul.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the neck-position Pearly Gates model.
- 02Its tonal emphasis is stronger tailored mids with open, airy treble and a warm low end.
- 03The product is described for Les Paul-style guitars.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What position is this pickup for?
It is the Pearly Gates neck pickup.
02What is its tonal character?
It has stronger tailored mids, open and airy treble attack, and a warm, spongy low end.
03What magnet does it use?
An alnico 2 bar magnet.
04What guitars is it described for?
Les Paul-style guitars.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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