Seymour Duncan 7-String Nazgûl Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pick
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11102-96-P-Blk-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan 7-String Nazgûl Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
The Nazgûl bridge pickup captures aggressive, articulate high-output performance designed specifically for extended-range 7-string instruments. This passive humbucker combines ceramic magnet clarity with tight low-end definition, making it essential for recording modern metal, progressive, and djent productions where string separation and punch define the track's impact.
Tone & Output Character
With a 16.7K DC resistance and 4.28 kHz resonant peak, the Nazgûl produces scooped mids and aggressive treble articulation that cuts through dense, distorted tones during tracking and mixing. The ceramic magnet construction emphasizes snap and aggression while maintaining note definition across all seven strings, even at extreme gain settings—critical for layering tight rhythm parts and keeping individual strings intelligible in the mix.
Construction & Reliability
Factory-wax potted with a nickel silver bottom plate, this pickup eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal under high-gain conditions, ensuring clean takes without unwanted noise artifacts. The 4-wire plus shield conductor configuration provides wiring flexibility and balanced shielding for studio setups, while soldered connectivity ensures rock-solid durability through extended recording sessions.
Key Features
- 7-String Humbucker design for extended-range instruments
- Bridge position configuration
- Passive, non-active electronics
- 16.7K DC resistance for high-output response
- Ceramic magnet construction
- 4.28 kHz resonant peak for aggressive midrange presence
- 4-wire plus shield conductors
- Soldered connectivity
- Uncovered coil design
- Matte black finish
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Made in Santa Barbara, CA, USA
The Nazgûl remains a proven pickup for producers capturing punchy, articulate aggression without sacrificing note clarity on 7-string instruments—essential for precision recording and controlled, defined mixes.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Nazgûl is a high-output 7-string bridge pickup designed to record punchy, articulate metal and djent tones with tight low-end definition and scooped mids that sit well in dense, heavily processed mixes. Its ceramic magnet construction and 16.7K DC resistance deliver ceramic clarity and aggressive treble presence, while factory wax potting eliminates unwanted feedback during tracking. Use it to capture aggressive, note-clear recordings on extended-range instruments without sacrificing definition under extreme gain.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'passive' mean on this pickup?
Passive means it requires no battery or external power—it operates purely through magnetic induction and connects directly to your guitar's wiring. The Nazgûl uses passive humbucker electronics with a 4-wire plus shield conductor configuration for maximum wiring flexibility.
Is this pickup good for drop tunings and low frequencies?
Yes. The Nazgûl is designed specifically for 7-string instruments and drop tunings, with tight low-end definition and a 4.28 kHz resonant peak that keeps low frequencies articulate and punchy rather than muddy—essential for metal and djent.
Will this pickup cause feedback at high gain?
No. The pickup is factory wax potted and features a nickel silver bottom plate specifically to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal under high-gain conditions—critical for modern metal and extended-range applications.
What genres is this pickup best suited for?
The Nazgûl excels in metal, djent, and progressive music where aggressive articulation and string separation matter. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications due to its scooped-mid voice and high-output character.
What makes the ceramic magnet construction important?
Ceramic magnets emphasize snap, aggression, and treble clarity while maintaining note definition across all seven strings, even at extreme gain—exactly what modern metal and djent players need for cutting, articulate tones.
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