Seymour Duncan Psyclone Hot, Nickel Cover, SET Pickup
The Psyclone Hot captures aggressive output with articulate midrange punch, cutting through dense mixes with clarity and definition. This Filter’Tron-style pickup combines hum-cancelling efficiency with the brightness that defines modern high-output designs, engineered to sit well in professional recordings and live tracking sessions. Built to Seymour Duncan’s exacting standards in Santa Barbara, it’s designed for both direct mount and pickup-ring applications, giving your recording rig flexible installation options.
Tone & Output for Tracking
At 12.29 DCR, this pickup sits in the hot category, delivering strong signal without sacrificing note definition—essential for capturing clean, punchy takes in the studio. The Alnico 5 magnet structure provides the high-end sparkle and dynamic response expected from a Filter’Tron derivative, with pronounced midrange presence that translates well to mix-down across rock, metal, and aggressive recording sessions.
Design & Signal Path
The nickel cover combines visual consistency with functional shielding, while the hum-cancelling design and single conductor lead wire ensure a clean signal path with minimal noise interference during recording. Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, this pickup supports both direct mounting and standard pickup-ring installation, offering flexibility in your studio wiring and signal chain configuration.
Key Features
- Output (DCR): 12.29
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5
- Nickel cover finish
- Hum-cancelling design
- Single conductor lead wire
- 1C Shielded cable
- Direct mount compatible
- Pickup-ring mounting compatible
- Hand-made in Santa Barbara, CA
- Includes mounting hardware
The Psyclone Hot pairs aggressive output with refined tonal articulation, making it a dependable choice for home studio setups and professional sessions seeking a modern Filter’Tron voice with traditional Seymour Duncan reliability.








