Seymour Duncan - Brandon Ellis Signature Dyad Parallel Axis™ Humbucker

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6 ай бұрын

Brandon Ellis has become known as one of the most innovative guitarists in heavy music, and his work with The Black Dahlia Murder shows there is no limit to his virtuosity. Performing lightning-fast arpeggio sweeps, aggressive tremolo picking, and propulsive down-tuned riffs requires guitar tone that can keep up the pace and cut through the mix. While experimenting with different Seymour Duncan pickups over his career, Brandon’s sound became defined by our Parallel Axis™ humbuckers. This line of pickups features two slotted pole pieces per string, which removes distortion from the string’s vibration pattern. This ensures better note separation and extended sustain by creating a decentralized magnetic field.
Dabbling in pickup design himself, Brandon concocted a hybrid pickup combining two of his favorite Parallel Axis™ models: The North coil of a Crazy 8 and the hotter South coil of a Parallel Axis™ Trembucker Distortion, along with the Alnico 2 bar magnet from an RTM.
The result is the Dyad, a high output Humbucker with a sizzly bite and a super articulate pick attack that perfectly suited Brandon’s needs. Despite being a single bridge pickup, the Dyad offers more tones than meets the eye. Flipping the pickup upside down, in Brandon’s words “offers a chewier, mid-range focused sound for guitarists looking for more body out of their instrument in standard tunings.”
The Dyad is available in humbucker and trembucker spacing, and comes standard with dual Seymour Duncan logos facing inward in tribute to Brandon’s original homemade design.
Purchase the Brandon Ellis Signature Dyad Parallel Axis™ Humbucker on the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop website:
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@ayeapprove 6 ай бұрын

This guy is a legend not only for his playing but for his producer skills and knowledge on pickups. He didn't just slap his name on a product provided to him. This is how EVH did things!

@ITTAPUPU12 6 ай бұрын

He has more in common with eddie than any other guitarist Besides nuno no one sounds like eddie more than nuno

@Itsklops 6 ай бұрын

Never heard of him

@lorderacing9622 6 ай бұрын

Nuno bettencourt from the band Extreme @@Itsklops

@frankdeleon4209 3 ай бұрын

This guy's talent is breathtaking. Also same birthday 😊 Aug 10 just sayin

@2doobsmcjubes555 6 ай бұрын

Literally getting pliers and shit and DESIGNING your own sig pickup is such a flex lol. What a legend! great tone

@AkiraSpectrum 6 ай бұрын

Cool. I actually really like how Brandon has some knowledge about pickups as it made his story about the creation of the pickup very interesting!

@brodiecalvert8149 6 ай бұрын

@@benburnett8109it’s badass for sure. I think I’m gonna actually pick one of these up

@adiohead 6 ай бұрын

Probably the most interesting pickup origin story I've heard.

@irmasil3 6 ай бұрын

That gold crackle custom shop Kelly is THE SHIT man!!!!! What an awesome guitar!

@SolidWander 6 ай бұрын

Brandon deserves every single bit of success he’s had. What a killer dude 🤘

@hellblazer8543 10 күн бұрын

this is how you sell your signature pickups. damn ,Brandon really knows what he's talking about.

@steveroberts4040 6 ай бұрын

Brandon Ellis has become one of my guitar heroes and is truly right up there with the greats. His phrasing, note choice, accuracy and vibrato are unreal. Congrats on the new signature pickup, you deserve it.

@LowdenFTW 6 ай бұрын

Brandon is the real deal, insane player/musician and very knowledgeable on the tech side of guitars as well.

@seanmorgan9020 6 ай бұрын

Building your own bucker is a pretty stronk power move.

@JeremyHigdon-ln5tj 6 ай бұрын

Brandon is the best in the game right now! Can’t wait for that new TBDM album! 🔥

@Bidenisadiapersniper 6 ай бұрын

It’s gonna be the best album of 2024 hands down

@jonpresley1163 6 ай бұрын

And hopefully with a black and gold color scheme!

@mark6302 6 ай бұрын

i saw them recently with 200 stab wounds and chelsea grin it was off the wall

@niallstewart109 4 ай бұрын

I got the Blues Saraceno parallel axis back in the 90's i wanted a pickup that sounded good like an emg but didnt need a battery. and omg it was way beyond my expectations. The pickup was so articulate and sounded clear even in high gain and harmonics just pop off with ease with it. so im really glad that Brandon has rekindled interest in the parallel axis pickups. 🤘

@MikeIsaac 6 ай бұрын

His playing is insane. Rad pickup, cant wait to hear it in person

@2livedrew337 6 ай бұрын

That black and gold pickup looks killer! Brandon = guitar mad scientist 🤘

@Chovieisin08 6 ай бұрын

most exciting guitarist around right now. all hail tbdm i cannot wait for the new album!

@jeffnduran 6 ай бұрын

I think we may have just been treated to a sneak peek at the new album....some of the songs were unfamiliar 😊

@SouthpawSatch 6 ай бұрын

I'm not a huge BDM fan but I've become a fan of Brandon's playing and his approach to modding guitars. He's a very smart guy and great musician

@moonloop6 6 ай бұрын

It was really important to start your sentence by saying how you are not a fan though.

@freakinpro 6 ай бұрын

That’s your opinion and I respect that but you’re wrong and I hate you! Jkjk

@beetleborg4171 6 ай бұрын

That’s too bad

@777malkavian 2 ай бұрын

I find it interesting how their sound changed with him bringing this neoclassical aspect. Not exactly my cup of tea, but a fitting evolution for the band. Can't wait to see what he and Ryan Knight will come up with in the new album.

@ron3676 6 ай бұрын

Blues Saraceno had a trembucker in the 90s. Jammed with him at Brian Guitars in New Haven Ct.

@noahcoleman5752 23 күн бұрын

Love this guy. Brandon is a godsend to us metal heads 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@sugameltpastriescoffee7186 6 ай бұрын

the hotter south coil is similar to having the pole pieces higher on the south coil than those on the north coil, more articulation more bite, great stuff Brandon and SD

@seymourduncan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@vincelupone 6 ай бұрын

Return of the Parallel Axis, yes!! I had the Blues Saraceno one back in the late 90s and it ruled. This will be a must-buy from me.

@xxxxx7876 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video!! Brandon rips!! Such a talented guitarist!! Still waiting for his gold crackle to become a production model!! Do you here that Jackson?

@p4fizzle 6 ай бұрын

Can't wait to hear some new music from these babies made by this legend!!

@craigharrison5406 6 ай бұрын

I put a parallel Axis distortion PATB-2 in an old Ibanez I had laying around and it's now the best sounding guitar in my collection. Absoltely perfect pickup. Similar to a Duncan Distortion with just a little top end harshness dialed back. Still a very tight pickup without the harshness of a modern metal pickup...perfection.

@mikeguitarist 6 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to try these out , always have certain guitars for recording so this will be a fun tone journey too

@Cognitoman 6 ай бұрын

He is such an artist … he’s always chasing the sound… and now I’m buying this pick up😂

@nickharper8145 6 ай бұрын

I wish SD would put a tone chart for these up on their site. Definitely interested. 🤘🏻

@seymourduncan 6 ай бұрын

We're getting alot of requests for that, I'll see what I can do.

@TobyKBTY 6 ай бұрын

I am loving this. I've always loved Brandon's style, tone, and how nerdy he gets with his gear. He has great taste overall. I see this as an absolute win, I'm sticking one in my C standard ESP for that real Black Dahlia vibe.

@Will-sg1qq 6 ай бұрын

Been waitin for this Brandon is one of the best in my generation comin from a guitarist as well that loves all the greats he’s deff solidified his spot.

@dannyb6618 6 ай бұрын

What an epic player and a cool dude! Way to go Brandon.😎

@angusorvid8840 6 ай бұрын

Duncan is kicking ass with metal-oriented pickups. I've always loved the PATB series and can't wait to try this one.

@joshdraken1 6 ай бұрын

For real! Between this, the Dimebucker, Black Winter, etc ... SD is giving us a nice variety

@NorthSideNick83 6 ай бұрын

One of the best doing it for a min. Been a fan of his work since arsis!

@metalonabudget574 6 ай бұрын

Definitely want two of these pickups.

@kmw5100 6 ай бұрын

Having a custom/59 hybrid that I put an Alnico 2 in and loving it but it still not being quite perfect definitely has me thinking about this pickup as the next thing I try.

@duanuzun 6 ай бұрын

Let's go looks sick! Glad Brandon is getting more and more reputation around the scene! Monstrous player! also cosmetically these looks cool AF

@LabyrinthGuitarworks 6 ай бұрын

Can't wait to give this a try, huge fan of the standard parallel axis! Love the story and the upside down logo

@randucci 6 ай бұрын

Great vid, props all around to Brandon and Seymour Duncan

@seymourduncan 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@HiThereFaceHere 6 ай бұрын

Man I didn't think I could respect your work any more than I already do, but you just proved me wrong. You seriously are a master of your craft🤘So glad I held out on getting the pickups for my guitar now. These are going in it for sure!

@powerthrashshred 6 ай бұрын

I love how he's straight up a guitar nerd just like some of us!

@peachmelba1000 6 ай бұрын

That Kelly is gorgeous. Really makes me jealous as a guitar designer. Vicious shape.

@jeffnduran 6 ай бұрын

Cant wait to slap one of these on the new PRS Custom SE I bought...i wonder how it'll sound 😅😊

@josephguillermo3007 6 ай бұрын

Dude that is crazy. Props. 👽🤘🏼

@MrPatdelisle 6 ай бұрын

This is very cool . And, seriously , Brandon Ellis is one of the great musician around. Go watch his social media, very amazing playing :) Cheers !

@enigma1247 5 ай бұрын

Brandon is my favorite player so ill for sure be picking up a bridge pup. Super sick.

@rubng__ 6 ай бұрын

Amazing

@mark6302 6 ай бұрын

Brandon is fucking awesome. BDM is amazing live.

@canyonproductions7683 6 ай бұрын

I need to hear these RTM’s. Everyones talkin about em and I think Warrens tone has always stood tall. Brandon- congrats on your own version of it ! You’re carryin that 80’s torch well. (Might be cool to hear ya put together an 80’s inspired Band!) 😃

@jeffnduran 6 ай бұрын

Check out Skullfist! 🤘😎

@user-ul8iq3gp8p 6 ай бұрын

Never heard of this dude until youtube ha ha ha ha

@anvil777 6 ай бұрын

I love AlNiCo 2! Great job guys

@matenagy8978 6 ай бұрын

I'm hyped about this \m/

@russellzauner 6 ай бұрын

hotter pickups you can also move further away from the strings to keep them out tf way - good move thanks for something actually new to try

@fernandonavarretenavarro9701 6 ай бұрын

I have the Jeff Loomis signature SD pick ups, very hot and high out out for brightness in every single note. SD killing the game in metal 🤘🏼…. When is that gold crackle Kelly coming out for sale tho..??

@PuggetronicsPioneer 6 ай бұрын

Excellent as always!! Though, it looks like he's just about to cry in the thumbnail 😆

@Otero3D 6 ай бұрын

Waiting the arrival of this beauty in Europe. Definitely gonna buy it

@Skypas 6 ай бұрын

I need it in my guitar! Right now :D

@lodewijkmeijer9639 6 ай бұрын

Bought a PATB-1 cause of this guy and it finally made me like my Dinky; pickup looks cool

@BassfortheCure 6 ай бұрын

Almost had me sold until you said "Scoop in the mids."

@BassfortheCure 6 ай бұрын

Please note I did not play for the cure... The idea makes me sick. It was meant to be a play on "race for the cure" and turned out to be a sad coincidence.

@Jaundice__ 6 ай бұрын

I like how the pickup has two logos on it.

@felipegarcia2188 6 ай бұрын

You know your sound i like what you did with the pick ups

@jerrykelley1256 6 ай бұрын

Gotta get this pickup!

@wumbomaster1395 6 ай бұрын

You da man Brandon

@buckbreaker5185 6 ай бұрын

dont listen to BDM but after seeing this dudes chops Im about to

@6oundStudio 6 ай бұрын

awesome!

@BagusWibisono 6 ай бұрын

can’t wait

@fraterlemuele.s.l.d.6435 2 ай бұрын

Quick update,so far I have 2 guitars equipped with this pickup and man this pickup is straight fire,one guitar has the Crazy Viii coil as the outer coil flipped (2014 Charvel Desolation Star DST3-FR 1H modified) and the other has the PATB distortion outer coil ( 2020 Jackson SLX Lava Orange Crackle Finish modified) with the neck pickup having the “Crazy Viii” coil of the Dyad on the outer neck position with having a in and out of phase switch,going to try neck splitting the coils for sound experimentation,very dope set of pickups! #BUFFALO #NEWYORK

@odralebazerimar9084 5 ай бұрын

I’m thinking of getting these for my SL27

@beforever 6 ай бұрын

I wish Jackson would give us this guitar it's fucking gorgeous

@corpsefiendriffs 6 ай бұрын

Pleeeeaaaaasssseeee offer these in 7 string variants as well!

@JC.LC. 6 ай бұрын

Awesome guitar

@Blizzard_of_Kriss 6 ай бұрын

Legend 🎸🔥

@houzer4444 6 ай бұрын

Sick pickup, I’m wondering if we’re hearing new bdm riffs near the end of the video

@Harvey00 4 ай бұрын

Just installed love it. Cool for EVH stuff as well! I didn’t flip it either.

@thelucky0239 6 ай бұрын

BADASS guitarist!

@voidburner8271 6 ай бұрын

Seriously, considering one. We need a tone video!!

@elancaster3989 2 ай бұрын

Definitely need to try your signature pickup Brandon. My go to combination on 75 % of my guitars is a dimebucker in the bridge and a blues saraceno trembucker in the neck. My other guitars have a dimebucker in the bridge and a chrome JB in the neck

@stevenbeecheymusic 3 күн бұрын

Sick.

@juancarlosbernabeaviles Ай бұрын

Great.

@Unchainedmaple888 6 ай бұрын

I hope you guys make a matching single coil sized humbucker neck pickup :)

@stoshua88 6 ай бұрын

Dude is a legend and deserves this soo much. Thank you SD! 🫡

@cdnpunk2270 6 ай бұрын

Congratsu

@chepss 6 ай бұрын

A great guitarist and a mad scientist😂

@MikeArpeggio345 6 ай бұрын

I'm hoping for that Kelly to become available soon.

@kasper7983 5 ай бұрын

Man, im putting together a lefty one pickup rhoads from parts and I think I'm gonna pick one of these up.

@seymourduncan 5 ай бұрын

Please tag us when you complete the build - would love to see it!

@kasper7983 5 ай бұрын

@seymourduncan now I pretty much have to! How does the custom shop work you just order like normal?

@seymourduncan 5 ай бұрын

@@kasper7983 yes, the only difference is you can create whatever configuration you want with pole piece color, logo and logo color. Here's the link if you want to check it out: customshop.seymourduncan.com/brandon-ellis-signature-dyad-parallel-axis-humbucker/

@redfurydubstep 6 ай бұрын

I know it’s not the point of the video, but I love the Kelly with a maple fretboard…wish Jackson didn’t stray away from maple fretboards recently

@schwab21121 6 ай бұрын

Would it be safe to say the Diad is hotter or more percussive than the Hyperion? Congrats on your signature pickups! I love Seymour Duncan!

@faustinogiancola9814 6 ай бұрын

This dude is fuckin wild

@anthonylumpkins 6 ай бұрын

Do they come with his talent? If so, it’s a done deal 😂

@ESPonMe 4 ай бұрын

DYAD with a Jupiter Neck 🥰

@joshdraken1 6 ай бұрын

How does this compare to the Dimebucker and Black Winter pickups? Am a fan of both, and am interested in putting Brandon's in my ESP Telecaster instead of one of those.

@jorge_tati 6 ай бұрын

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

@ladc8960 6 ай бұрын

😮

@scoobybenguitars 6 ай бұрын

Sweeet!

@oh033 6 ай бұрын

Im buying 4

@Ghaos 6 ай бұрын

Question: do the mismatched coils contribute to any sort of hum increase. Please not, this isn't a dealbreaker, but I am curious since mismatched coils, while getting great sounds do have the potential downside....

@BrandonEllisGtr 6 ай бұрын

If it is happening, I am not noticing it! I've been using them live for maybe over a year?

@DreidMusicalX 3 ай бұрын

If you don't mind, anyone know what rail he is using with that Axis?

@burresseffects 5 ай бұрын

MJ!

@CrownedWarriorBand 4 ай бұрын

I have been using the Parallel Axis Distortion for years. How does the Dyad differ from it.

@seymourduncan 3 ай бұрын

The Dyad started as a Parallel Axis Distortion, but it has the The North coil of a Crazy 8 and the hotter South coil of a Parallel Axis. As a result, the Dyad has a higher output and more mid-range focus. Learn more here: customshop.seymourduncan.com/brandon-ellis-signature-dyad-parallel-axis-humbucker/