11102-25-A-SB-8Str vs 11102-25-P-BlkM-7Str — Compare
Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup vs Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
The key difference is string count and electronics: the 8-String has an active mount for guitars with active routing, while the 7-String uses a passive design for standard passive circuits. Choose the 8-String if your guitar has active electronics already installed; choose the 7-String for traditional passive wiring or if you prefer passive simplicity.
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Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup | Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
- ✓ Fits active-routed guitars without modification
- ✓ Covers 8-string instruments for maximum extended range
- ✓ Active mount eliminates need for external preamp worries
Why choose Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
- ✓ Works with standard passive wiring in most guitars
- ✓ Highest neck-position output in passive design
- ✓ Supports coil-splitting and phase-adjustment options via 4-conductor lead
Frequently asked questions
What's the main wiring difference between these two?
The 8-String uses an active mount designed for guitars with active preamp systems already installed. The 7-String is a passive humbucker that works with standard passive circuits and supports switching options like coil-splitting via its 4-conductor lead.
Can I use the 8-String pickup in a 7-string guitar?
Physically, an 8-string soapbar pickup is designed for 8-string instruments and will not fit properly in a 7-string guitar neck pocket. Use the 7-String model for 7-string guitars.
Which one has more output?
Both deliver high output with ceramic bar magnets and nickel-silver plates. The 7-String is described as delivering the highest output of passive neck humbuckers, while the 8-String emphasizes commanding presence across eight strings; both suit heavy distortion equally well.
Are both squeal-free and suitable for palm-muting?
Yes. Both use vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal, and both are engineered for tight low-end definition and palm-mute clarity in high-gain metal and djent applications.