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Seymour Duncan 8-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan 7-String Nazgûl Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Matte Black Pickup
The Pegasus Bridge is an 8-string humbucker with moderate output and passive mount for traditional routing, while the Nazgûl Bridge is a 7-string soapbar with high output and active mount for modern designs. Choose Pegasus for straightforward retrofits into standard humbucker cavities; choose Nazgûl if your guitar has soapbar routing and you want maximum output with height-adjustable installation.
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Seymour Duncan 8-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
Seymour Duncan 7-String Nazgûl Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Matte Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan 8-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan 7-String Nazgûl Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Matte Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan 8-String Pegasus Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
- ✓ Fits traditional humbucker routing with no modifications required
- ✓ Designed specifically for 8-string instruments with balanced output across all strings
- ✓ Moderate output maintains clarity and note separation without overwhelming gain
- ✓ Nickel silver bottom plate and vacuum wax potting ensure durability and feedback elimination
Why choose Seymour Duncan 7-String Nazgûl Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Matte Black Pickup
- ✓ High-output aggressive character ideal for drop tunings and heavy styles
- ✓ Active mount allows precise height adjustment to dial in exact output balance
- ✓ Modern soapbar form factor fits contemporary extended-range guitar designs
- ✓ 4-conductor wiring offers flexibility for series, parallel, or split configurations
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Nazgûl on an 8-string guitar?
Yes. The product description states the Nazgûl is equally capable on 8-string instruments, though it is specifically designed for 7-string applications. You would need soapbar routing to install it.
What's the main difference in output between these two pickups?
The Pegasus Bridge features moderate output at 14.92k DC resistance, while the Nazgûl Bridge is high-output with a ceramic bar magnet. The Nazgûl delivers more aggression and punch, whereas the Pegasus balances punch with note separation across all eight strings.
Which one requires modification to my guitar?
The Pegasus Bridge uses passive mount and installs into traditional humbucker routing with no modifications. The Nazgûl Bridge uses active mount in a soapbar form factor, so installation depends on whether your guitar already has soapbar routing.
Are both pickups suitable for metal and djent?
Yes, both are specifically designed for metal and djent applications. The Pegasus emphasizes articulate clarity with controlled sustain, while the Nazgûl prioritizes high-output aggression with tight low-end definition.