Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pi
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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-P-Blk-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
This 7-String Distortion Neck pickup captures aggressive, articulate output with the clarity needed for extended-range tracking and mixing. The hot coil windings and ceramic magnet combination produces cutting highs and defined lows essential for modern metal and high-gain session work on seven-string guitars.
Tone & Mix Performance
The 15.11 kΩ DC resistance positions this neck pickup in the hot category, generating substantial output for distorted tones without sacrificing note definition in the mix. A resonant peak at 4.54 KHz emphasizes the midrange frequencies that cut through dense arrangements, keeping individual notes and chords articulate even at high gain settings—critical for layered production and post-processing.
Construction & Studio Integration
Built as a passive humbucker with a ceramic bar magnet and four-conductor cable, this pickup offers wiring flexibility for coil-splitting and phase-switching configurations within your signal chain. Each unit is handmade in Santa Barbara, California, and the passive mount style ensures straightforward installation in standard humbucker cavities for quick tracking session prep.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 15.11 kΩ (neck position)
- Resonant Peak: 4.54 KHz
- Magnet Type: Ceramic bar
- Passive humbucker configuration
- Hot coil windings
- Four-conductor cable
- Passive mount style
- Matte black finish
- Designed for 7-string guitars
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
This Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck records aggressive tone with clarity, backed by the company's reputation for meticulous American craftsmanship that translates directly to professional tracking and production results.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck is a high-output passive humbucker designed to capture aggressive, tonally defined distortion recordings with articulate midrange punch and clarity in dense, layered mixes. Its 15.11 kΩ resistance and 4.54 kHz resonant peak emphasize the frequencies that cut through when stacking guitars in heavy production, while four-conductor wiring enables blend and phase options during tracking or mixing. Handmade construction and ceramic magnet design make this a studio workhorse for recording extended-range instruments without sacrificing punch or definition.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup right for metal and high-gain styles?
Yes. The hot coil windings and ceramic magnet are tuned for modern metal, djent, and hard rock, with a resonant peak at 4.54 kHz that keeps notes articulate even at extreme gain levels. It is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk styles.
What does passive mount mean, and will it fit my 7-string?
Passive mount means the pickup uses standard humbucker cavity dimensions and relies on mechanical fastening rather than active electronics. It is designed for 7-string guitars with standard humbucker routing and will not require modification to existing cavities.
What wiring options does the four-conductor cable provide?
The four-conductor cable allows for coil-splitting and phase-switching configurations, giving you tonal flexibility to dial in everything from split-coil clarity to full humbucker aggression without rewiring.
How does this compare to the EMG 81/85 or DiMarzio Crunch Lab?
This is a passive humbucker like the Crunch Lab, offering handmade American construction and a resonant peak tuned for articulate midrange. Unlike active pickups such as the EMG 81/85, it requires no battery and delivers organic feel with comparable output and clarity on extended-range guitars.
What is included, and is installation complex?
The pickup comes ready to install with a four-conductor cable and matte black cover. Installation is straightforward into any standard humbucker cavity using passive mounting; no soldering or special tools are required beyond basic guitar wiring skills.
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