Seymour Duncan 11108-49-Z Pearly Gates Z Classic Output Humbucker Pickups Set

Our country-fried Pearly Gates humbucker pickups transform any Les Paul style guitar into a classic rock outlaw. The Pearly Gates neck captures all the mojo of the original neck pickup from Billy Gibbons’ 1959 Les Paul. It is a P.A.F. with a unique tonal variation that provides more midrange than typical humbuckers from that time. The result is a neck pickup that cuts through with stronger tailored mids, but still has the open and airy treble attack of the alnico 2 bar magnet. Combined with a warm, spongy low-end, this pickup is great for both rhythm and lead playing.

Seymour discovered Billy’s bridge pickup had slightly more output than most P.A.F.s, which helped to give it the extra drive that make this pickup so special. The alnico 2 bar magnet keeps the high end sounding airy but focused, and the midrange emphasis gives it a unique Texas sizzle. It really has a growl all its own and will help to bring any humbucker-equipped instrument to life.

Hand built in our Santa Barbara, CA factory, the Pearly Gates vintage output humbucker pickups use an alnico 2 bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options, and are vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance. The Pearly Gates bridge is available in both standard humbucker and Trembucker spacing. As with all our P.A.F. style humbuckers, every Pearly Gates is wound on Seymour’s original Leesona winding machine from the early Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for that unmistakable vintage mojo.

FEATURES

·        Vintage Texas Tone: Designed to capture the rich, expressive sound inspired by vintage Texas blues and rock.

·        Alnico 2 Magnets: Produces warm, sweet highs and smooth, rounded lows for a classic, balanced tone.

·        Moderate Output: Classic output level suitable for both clean and overdriven tones without overpowering.

·        4-Conductor Wiring: Offers flexibility for coil-splitting and other custom wiring options.

·        Distinctive EQ Profile: With pronounced treble and mid-scoop, these pickups deliver clarity and definition.

·        Versatile Application: Ideal for genres like blues, classic rock, country, and hard rock.

·        Dynamic & Expressive Response: Captures subtle nuances in playing style, making it ideal for expressive lead and rhythm work.

·        Easy Installation: Comes with mounting hardware for quick and easy setup.

TECH SPECS

Type: Humbucker Pickup Set

Position: Bridge & Neck

DC Resistance:

Neck: 7.3 kOhms

Bridge: 8.1 kOhms

Magnet Type: Alnico 2

Output: Moderate/Classic

EQ:

Bass: 5

Mids: 4

Treble: 8

Wiring: 4-conductor lead wire for versatile wiring options

Cover Options: Open coil (depending on model variant)

Sound Characteristics: Warm, sweet, and expressive with vintage Texas-inspired tone

Recommended Musical Styles: Blues, Classic Rock, Rockabilly, Country, Hard Rock

Mounting Hardware: Included