Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-25-A-SB-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck captures focused, articulate detail in the neck position of extended-range instruments. Engineered specifically for seven-string configurations, this active-mount humbucker maintains clarity and definition across the lower register while delivering the aggression needed for high-gain tracking and mixing.
Tone & Output Characteristics
A large ceramic bar magnet paired with 15.1K DC resistance produces a high-output signal that sits clearly in dense mixes while preserving string-to-string articulation for precise recording. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring clean, squeal-free captures even at extreme gain settings during sessions.
Design & Construction
This humbucker features an active-mount soapbar housing with a nickel silver bottom plate, engineered to integrate seamlessly into modern seven-string architectures for consistent studio performance. Hand-built in the Santa Barbara, CA factory, each pickup includes a 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options and maximum tonal control in the mix.
Key Features
- 7-string configuration
- Neck position humbucker
- Active mount, soapbar design
- Large ceramic bar magnet
- 15.1K DC resistance
- High output level
- 4-conductor lead wire
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Black finish
This pickup delivers the clarity and aggression required for tracking and mixing extended-range seven-string instruments, backed by Seymour Duncan's proven manufacturing standards and hand-assembly precision.
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At a Glance
This hand-built Seymour Duncan neck pickup is engineered for recording seven-string guitars in high-gain contexts, delivering a focused low end with articulate midrange clarity that translates cleanly to dense mixes. The 15.1K DC resistance and ceramic magnet provide high output and squeal-free tracking at extreme gain levels, making it ideal for capturing heavy, modern tones in the studio. Select it when you're tracking extended-range material and need a neck position that maintains definition and cut without feedback, even when layered with multiple gain stages.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup compatible with my seven-string guitar?
Yes, this pickup is engineered specifically for seven-string configurations. It features an active-mount soapbar housing and arrives with a 4-conductor lead wire, so it integrates into modern seven-string architectures. Verify that your guitar has a soapbar-sized neck cavity before purchasing.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best for?
This pickup is voiced for metal, progressive, djent, and drop-tuning styles where clarity and aggression in high-gain settings are essential. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
How does it compare to EMG or Fishman active pickups?
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck is comparable in output and cutting power to the EMG 81/85, Fishman Fluence Modern, and DiMarzio Crunch Lab. It combines a high-output ceramic magnet (15.1K DC resistance) with vacuum wax potting for squeal-free performance and hand-built precision from Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara factory.
Will this pickup produce feedback or squeal at high gain settings?
No, the pickup uses vacuum wax potting construction to eliminate microphonic feedback, ensuring squeal-free performance even at extreme gain levels, which is critical for dense modern mixes.
What is included with the pickup?
The pickup ships with a 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options and maximum tonal versatility. It does not include a shielded cable or soldering supplies.
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