A new addition to Slash’s
signature sound arsenal, 3.0 adds more punch and aggression while
retaining clarity. Built with rough cast Alnico 5 magnets and
vintage-inspired construction, it’s a powerful new option for players
seeking extra cut without compromise.
For nearly four decades,
Slash has relied on Seymour Duncan pickups to shape the unmistakable
sound that defined a generation. From the original Slash model that
recreated the legendary Appetite for Destruction tones, to the hotter
Slash 2.0 set designed for stadium-sized live performances, Slash’s
signature humbuckers have become iconic in their own right. Now, we
bring you the Slash 3.0: born from Slash’s need for even more punch and
bite while staying true to his tone.
The Slash 3.0 was first
conceived at his request for Guns N’ Roses’ performance at the Back to
the Beginning tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. Slash needed
extra output for his SG® without sacrificing the precision and
authenticity he demands from his tone. With the inclusion of Alnico 5
magnets, this new 3.0 design delivers tighter lows, more immediate
attack, and added output, while keeping the same transparent character
and unmistakable Slash feel. In addition to his SG®, Slash is using 3.0
live in other guitars that benefit from additional output. “The new
3.0 is basically just one more step up,” Slash explains. “You have more
output, but still that same clarity and honesty of the sound of the
guitar. I’ve got the best of all worlds now because I have my original
Slash pickups that I’ve been using on most of my guitars forever. But
now I have the options of having the 2.0 and the 3.0 for different
guitars and different situations where it calls for a bit more
kick-ass.”
Hand-built in Santa Barbara with vintage-inspired
construction (rough cast Alnico 5 magnets, wood spacers, and
traditional appointments) the Slash 3.0 set is vacuum wax-potted and
available in multiple configurations: single- or four-conductor wiring,
standard or Trembucker spacing, and both long- and short-leg options
for modern and vintage guitars alike. Whether you’re outfitting a Les
Paul®, an SG®, or a stage-ready superstrat, the Slash 3.0 gives you the
choice to add just the right amount of bite without ever losing the
soul of your tone.
Les Paul® and SG ® are registered trademarks of Gibson.
DCR: Neck: 8.8k, Bridge: 9.62k
