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Seymour Duncan J Loomis neck Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan J Loomis neck Active Mount, Black 7-String Pickup

The J Loomis neck is a passive humbucker for standard 6-string guitars, while the J Loomis Blackouts neck is an active soapbar pickup built specifically for 7-string instruments. Choose the standard neck pickup for traditional guitar setups; pick the Blackouts for extended-range seven-string playing.

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Seymour Duncan J Loomis neck Black Pickup

$145.00
View Seymour Duncan J Loomis neck Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan J Loomis neck Active Mount, Black 7-String Pickup

$145.00
View Seymour Duncan J Loomis neck Active Mount, Black 7-String Pickup

Specs side by side

Seymour Duncan J Loomis neck Black PickupSeymour Duncan J Loomis neck Active Mount, Black 7-String Pickup
Price$145.00$145.00
BrandSeymour DuncanSeymour Duncan
ConditionNewNew

Why choose Seymour Duncan J Loomis neck Black Pickup

  • Passive design requires no battery or external power
  • Humbucker format fits standard guitar cavities and wiring
  • Warm sustain with articulate midrange clarity
  • Proven Seymour Duncan handcrafted quality from Santa Barbara

Why choose Seymour Duncan J Loomis neck Active Mount, Black 7-String Pickup

  • Active circuitry delivers consistent output and tighter low-end control
  • Purpose-built soapbar housing for seven-string mounting cavities
  • Single-coil clarity in a compact form factor suited to extended-range tunings
  • Articulation optimized for seven-string neck position dynamics
Bottom line: Buy the standard J Loomis neck if you play 6-string guitar and want passive, warm tone with minimal electronics. Choose the Blackouts if you play seven-string and need active, focused articulation with cavity-specific design.

Frequently asked questions

Which pickup fits my guitar?

The standard J Loomis neck is a humbucker for traditional 6-string guitar cavities. The Blackouts is a soapbar active mount design built for seven-string guitar mounting specifications. Verify your guitar's cavity type and string count before ordering.

Do I need a battery for either pickup?

The standard J Loomis neck is passive and requires no power source. The Blackouts features active circuitry and requires a battery in your guitar's control cavity to function.

What is the main tonal difference?

The standard J Loomis emphasizes warm sustain with articulate midrange and controlled treble. The Blackouts combines single-coil clarity with tight low-end response and treble presence, optimized for aggressive seven-string playing.

Are both suitable for metal and progressive music?

Yes, both are designed for metal and progressive genres. The standard neck works for 6-string extended-range tuning, while the Blackouts is engineered specifically for seven-string metal and progressive applications.

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