Seymour Duncan SHPG1 Pearly Gates Humbucker Pickup

Designed to replicate the raw tone of the '59 Les Paul humbuckers, this pickup delivers great sustain and bright harmonics.

Overview

Originally designed as a recreation of the pickups in the '59 Les Paul Standard that defined the raw, rebellious sound of Texas blues-rock. The Pearly Gates is sweet, but slightly rude, with great sustain and a bright top end that make harmonics jump out of the guitar. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.

Complete setup: Often used in both neck and bridge positions. Can
be used in the bridge with an APH-1n Alnico II Pro in the neck for smoother tones; or, a Pearly Gates in the neck with an SH-11 Custom Custom for heavier rock sounds from the bridge position.

Guitars: For brighter toned instruments. Works especially well with maple and ebony fingerboards. Also works great with hollow and semi-hollow body guitars.

Players: Dickey Betts (neck & bridge), Warren Haynes/ Gov't Mule (neck & bridge), Howard Leese / Heart (neck & bridge), Greg Martin / Kentucky Headhunters (neck & bridge)

Specs

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black, SHPG1B, Bridge: Shipping Weight: 0.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11102-49-B
Black, SHPG1N, Neck: Shipping Weight: 0.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11102-45-B

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 805-964-9610

Reviews

(11 ratings)

Submitted March 20, 2009 by a customer from bellsouth.net

"Beef up your P.R.S. pearlygates rock"

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Sound

I replaced the pickups in my P.R.S. S.C.250 with a set of Pearly Gates.The tone I get from them is well worth the money,and the output is about twice the amount I was getting from the factory pickups.Now I can really nail that Santana tone,and the notes just sustain as long as I need them to.Great addition to my P.R.S.I'm thinking about putting a set in my two Mcarty Hollow bodies.

Features

Great choice.

Ease of Use

The only amps I play are Fender tube amps that have been retubed with Ruby Tubes,and a Mesa Boogie.They are a perfect match.

Musical Background:

Active Musician for 40 years!

Musical Style:

Alternative Jazz Rock& Blues

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