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Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup vs Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Bridge Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
The 7-String Distortion Bridge is designed for seven-string guitars with active mount hardware, while the 8-String Distortion Bridge is built specifically for eight-string instruments with passive mount design. Choose the 7-String if you play a seven-string guitar; choose the 8-String if you play an eight-string guitar—they are not interchangeable.
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Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Bridge Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup | Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Bridge Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
- ✓ Engineered specifically for 7-string bridge position
- ✓ Active mount hardware for secure installation
- ✓ 19.5K DC resistance with focused 3.77 kHz resonant peak for articulate high-gain tones
- ✓ Made in the United States
Why choose Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Bridge Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
- ✓ Designed explicitly for 8-string bridge position
- ✓ Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback
- ✓ Large ceramic bar magnet with hot coil windings for high output and natural breakup
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with nickel-silver bottom plate
Frequently asked questions
Will either of these pickups work on a standard six-string guitar?
No. The 7-String Distortion is sized and configured for seven-string instruments, and the 8-String Distortion is built for eight-string guitars. Neither is designed for standard six-string cavities.
Can I use the 7-String Distortion in the neck position?
These are both bridge position pickups. They are voiced and output-optimized for bridge placement and are not recommended for neck positions.
What is the practical difference between active and passive mount hardware?
Active mount hardware (on the 7-String) actively secures the pickup to the guitar body, while passive mount (on the 8-String) relies on cavity fit and springs. Passive mount is standard for most modern eight-string guitars; active mount is common on seven-string designs.
Are both pickups good for metal and progressive music?
Yes. Both are high-output, aggressive-voiced pickups designed for metal and progressive applications with drop tunings. The choice between them is determined solely by whether you play a seven-string or eight-string instrument.