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Seymour Duncan Holcomb Scourge Bridge 7St White Pickup vs Seymour Duncan 8-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
The Holcomb Scourge is engineered for 7-string guitars with higher output and aggressive midrange focus, while the Pegasus is built for 8-string guitars with moderate output and emphasis on string definition and noise rejection. Choose the Scourge for 7-string metal riffing; choose the Pegasus for 8-string players prioritizing articulation and studio clarity.
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Seymour Duncan Holcomb Scourge Bridge 7St White Pickup
Seymour Duncan 8-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Holcomb Scourge Bridge 7St White Pickup | Seymour Duncan 8-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Holcomb Scourge Bridge 7St White Pickup
- ✓ High output (11.06 kOhm) delivers aggressive tone suited to 7-string metal and djent
- ✓ Alnico VIII magnet provides focused midrange punch and controlled sustain
- ✓ Signature Mark Holcomb voicing optimized for extended-range shred and complex riffing
- ✓ 4-conductor wiring enables flexible coil splitting and phase options
Why choose Seymour Duncan 8-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
- ✓ Designed specifically for 8-string instruments with proper string spacing and sensitivity
- ✓ Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback for studio-quality tracking
- ✓ Alnico 5 magnet balances responsiveness with moderate output across all eight strings
- ✓ Passive mount design integrates seamlessly into standard 8-string bridge specifications
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup is for my 7-string versus 8-string guitar?
The Holcomb Scourge is engineered for 7-string guitars; the Pegasus is engineered for 8-string guitars. They are not interchangeable—choose based on your instrument's string count.
How do the outputs differ between these pickups?
The Scourge has a higher output at 11.06 kOhm with Alnico VIII magnets for aggressive tone; the Pegasus has moderate output at 16.6k impedance with Alnico 5 for balanced articulation. The Scourge favors saturation and punch; the Pegasus favors clarity and string definition.
Will the Pegasus work in high-gain metal applications?
Yes, the Pegasus is voiced for high-gain contexts, but its moderate output and emphasis on string separation make it better suited to players who want precision and noise control over maximum aggression compared to the Scourge.
Do both pickups have 4-conductor wiring?
Yes, both feature 4-conductor wiring, allowing coil-split and phase reversal options. This flexibility is standard on both pickups for modern guitar circuit integration.