Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Bridge Passive Mount, Matte Black P
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11102-21-P-Blk-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Bridge Passive Mount, Matte Black
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion bridge pickup is engineered to capture aggressive, articulate high-gain response in recordings of extended-range instruments. This passive humbucker cuts through dense mixes with defined string separation and controlled feedback, making it essential for tracking modern metal and progressive material. The matte black cover presents a clean studio aesthetic while the hand-built construction ensures consistent performance across tracking sessions.
Tone & Characteristics
A 5.5 kHz frequency peak anchors this pickup's midrange punch, delivering articulation and note definition critical for 7-string clarity in the mix. The 16.6 K impedance sits in the aggressive territory, pairing high output with a manageable noise floor—ideal for distortion-heavy recording without excessive hum or feedback issues that complicate post-production.
Design & Construction
Hand-built and vacuum wax potted for microphonic control, this pickup uses a large ceramic bar magnet and nickel-silver bottom plate to maximize output and sustain in recorded tracks. The 4-conductor lead wire enables multiple wiring configurations, accommodating various bridge mounting schemes and pickup switching setups on 7-string instruments for session flexibility.
Key Features
- 7-string bridge position design
- Passive (unpowered) operation
- Hand-built, vacuum wax potted construction
- Large ceramic bar magnet
- Nickel-silver bottom plate
- 16.6 K impedance
- 5.5 kHz frequency peak
- 4-conductor lead wire with multiple wiring options
- Black metal humbucker cover (matte finish)
- Weight: 0.3 lbs
This Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion pickup delivers the focused aggression and string-to-string clarity that extended-range recording demands, backed by proven Seymour Duncan construction standards.
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At a Glance
This Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Bridge pickup is a high-output passive humbucker designed to sit solidly in dense, distortion-heavy mixes without muddiness or uncontrolled feedback. The 5.5 kHz midrange peak ensures individual string articulation and note definition critical for tracking and editing extended-range parts in metal and progressive sessions, while the 4-conductor lead wire gives you wiring flexibility for any bridge mounting or switching configuration. Hand-built vacuum wax potting and ceramic magnet construction deliver consistent tone unit to unit, making it a reliable anchor for professional recording work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup suitable for styles outside of metal and djent?
This pickup is purpose-built for metal, djent, progressive, and hard rock applications. Its aggressive voicing and high output make it less suited to jazz, blues, or folk genres, where tonal coloration and feedback characteristics will not match typical player expectations in those styles.
What does passive operation mean, and do I need an external power supply?
Passive operation means this pickup requires no battery or external power source—it generates signal purely from the magnetic field interacting with your strings. It connects directly to your guitar's electronics, making installation and maintenance straightforward with no onboard circuitry to maintain.
Will this pickup work with my 7-string bridge, and what wiring options are available?
Yes, this is specifically designed for 7-string bridge position mounting. The 4-conductor lead wire supports multiple wiring configurations to accommodate various bridge types and pickup switching setups on extended-range instruments, giving you flexibility in your guitar's electronics layout.
How does the 16.6K impedance and 5.5 kHz peak affect my tone?
The 16.6K impedance produces high output with a manageable noise floor, ideal for distortion without excessive hum. The 5.5 kHz peak emphasizes midrange articulation and string-to-string clarity, ensuring each note cuts through dense riffs and stays defined in high-gain contexts.
What makes hand-built vacuum wax potted construction important?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing caused by coil vibration, delivering cleaner signal even at high gain settings. Hand-built construction ensures consistent performance across units, backing your investment in road and studio reliability.
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