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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- SKU
- 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 Nazgûl bridge pickup delivers high-output aggression and articulate articulation that sits perfectly in modern metal and progressive mixes without getting lost in heavy distortion. Its 16.7K DC resistance and ceramic magnet design emphasize treble snap and scooped mids, letting you achieve clarity and note separation even when stacking gain across all seven strings in the studio. Vacuum wax potting keeps microphonic noise out of your recordings, and soldered connectivity provides rock-solid reliability through long tracking sessions.
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
Is the Nazgûl a good fit for metal and djent?
Yes—the Nazgûl is purpose-built for metal, djent, progressive, and drop-tuning applications. Its high-output ceramic magnet design, aggressive treble response, and scooped midrange are engineered to cut through dense distortion while maintaining razor-sharp note definition across all seven strings.
What makes this pickup handle extreme gain without feedback?
The pickup is vacuum wax potted, which eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal under high-gain conditions. This construction ensures clean, tight response even at extreme gain settings.
What are the wiring options with this pickup?
The Nazgûl features a 4-wire plus shield conductor configuration, providing wiring flexibility for different control schemes. Soldered connectivity ensures rock-solid durability in demanding applications.
Will the Nazgûl work in other tunings besides drop tunings?
The Nazgûl is optimized for metal, djent, and progressive applications—genres typically using drop tunings and heavy distortion. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles where its aggressive character and scooped mids would not be appropriate.
What are the specifications for this 7-string pickup?
The Nazgûl has 16.7K DC resistance, a ceramic magnet construction, a 4.28 kHz resonant peak for aggressive presence, an uncovered coil design, and a matte black finish. It is made in Santa Barbara, CA, USA.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
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