Seymour Duncan 11108-18-B Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set - Black

Re-create an Iconic Thrash Metal Tone

The Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set, available at Sadek Music, brings the legendary Rust in Peace-era Megadeth tone to your guitar. Featuring the Thrash Factor bridge pickup and the '59 Model SH-1 neck pickup, this set is the key to unlocking the tight lows, scooped mids, and aggressive highs that defined Dave Mustaine’s iconic sound. The Thrash Factor bridge pickup is designed to handle the breakneck riffs, complex arrangements, and blazing-fast leads that Mustaine is famous for, delivering punchy, aggressive attack while maintaining clarity and articulation under high gain. The '59 SH-1 neck pickup adds a classic vintage warmth, perfect for smooth solos, cleans, and harmonically rich tones, balancing the heavy attack of the bridge pickup.

When paired with a British stack, the Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set allows you to re-create one of the most iconic guitar tones in metal history, making it an essential upgrade for any fan of thrash metal and fast, intricate guitar work.

A JB unlike any other

Sadek Music, is the result of a collaborative effort between Dave Mustaine and Seymour Duncan to capture the legendary Rust in Peace-era tone. Based on the SH-4 JB bridge pickup, but with a unique altered winding process, the Thrash Factor pickup offers tighter lows, slightly scooped mids, and more aggressive highs, delivering the aggressive, high-output tone that made Dave Mustaine’s guitar sound so iconic. 

This pickup is a must-have for any guitarist looking to hot rod their axe and capture the crisp attack and razor-sharp precision that Mustaine is known for, while still preserving the dynamic range and musicality required for complex thrash riffs and lightning-fast solos. Whether you’re playing classic Megadeth or modern thrash, the Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup will take your tone to the next level.

Complemented by a '59 Model SH-1

During the recording of Rust in Peace, Dave supplemented his SH-4 JB bridge pickup with a '59 Model SH-1 neck pickup. The Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set includes this pickup, giving you full access to the tone showcased on this landmark album. The '59 Model SH-1 neck pickup is Seymour Duncan's take on the classic Seth Lover PAF (Patent Applied For) humbucker, delivering a vintage-soaked sound reminiscent of late-'50s Gibson Les Pauls. The SH-1 sports a slightly more scooped midrange than the Seth Lover model and is vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.

Why choose Seymour Duncan?

Sadek Music, we understand that tone is everything, which is why we proudly carry Seymour Duncan pickups. For decades, Seymour Duncan has refined the art of creating pickups that deliver exceptional tone—from modern metal monsters to faithful reproductions of classic '50s and '60s gems.  With their dedication to precision craftsmanship and innovative designs, Seymour Duncan pickups offer unparalleled sound quality across a wide range of styles. Whether you're searching for the crushing distortion of active humbuckers or the vintage warmth of single-coils, Seymour Duncan has a pickup for every guitarist.

Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set Features:

• A re-creation of the SH-4 JB bridge pickup used during the recording of Megadeth's Rust in Peace
• Designed in collaboration with Dave Mustaine
• An altered winding process was used to duplicate the tone of the original pickup
• Delivers a tone similar to a stock SH-4 JB, but with tighter lows, slightly scooped mids, and more aggressive highs
• Alnico V magnets supply robust output and an aggressive, punchy sound
• A '59 Model SH-1 neck pickup to give you full access to Dave's Rust in Peace-era tone

Tech Specs

• Type:Humbucker
• Active/Passive:Passive
• Magnet Material:Alnico V
• Position:Bridge, Neck
• Number of Conductors:4 wire plus shield
• DC Resistance:8.8K (bridge), 7.6K (neck)
• Number of Strings:6
• Covering:Black, Uncovered