Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String ActMt Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11106-152-A-SB-7str
Description
Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String ActMt Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String ActMt delivers aggressive, articulate response across extended-range tunings with the stability of active electronics and hand-built Santa Barbara craftsmanship. These pickups excel in high-gain recording sessions where clarity and note separation are essential—drop tunings stay tight, and individual strings cut through the mix without mud or compression artifacts. Built for modern metal, djent, and heavy alternative production, this set brings professional-grade output and consistency to 7-string tracking and mixing work.
Tone & Electronics
The combination of ceramic bridge magnet and Alnico 5 neck magnet creates an asymmetrical response that pushes aggression in the bridge position while maintaining articulation and touch sensitivity on the neck for nuanced playing dynamics. Active circuitry powered by a single 9V battery ensures stable output impedance, reduced noise floor, and consistent gain across the entire pickup range—critical for thick, modern tones that sit solidly in the mix without softening or thinning during overdubs and punch-ins.
Installation & Specifications
The active soapbar mount integrates seamlessly into 7-string instruments designed for active electronics, while comprehensive included hardware—potentiometers, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and connecting wire—provides everything needed for installation. Each set is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, ensuring the attention to detail Seymour Duncan is known for in professional pickup manufacture.
Key Features
- Active Humbucking 7-string pickup set
- Bridge magnet: Ceramic
- Neck magnet: Alnico 5
- Active soapbar mount type
- 9V battery power requirement
- Includes potentiometers and hardware
- Quick-connector cables included
- Output jack, battery clip, and wiring harness included
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Made in USA
This is a complete pickup set ready for studio installation, requiring only proper setup to deliver the cutting, controlled aggression modern extended-range tracking demands.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String ActMt is a professional-grade active pickup set designed to capture aggressive, note-separated tones in drop-tuned and extended-range sessions. The asymmetrical magnet design (ceramic bridge, Alnico 5 neck) yields cutting articulation in the bridge position while retaining touch sensitivity for tracking, and the active electronics provide stable output impedance and a reduced noise floor—essential for modern metal and djent production where clarity matters. Everything needed for installation is included; these hand-built pickups sit tight in a mix with no compression artifacts.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tunings and playing styles work best with these pickups?
These pickups excel in metal, djent, hard rock, and modern heavy alternative styles, particularly with drop tunings and extended-range 7-string playing. The tight low end and high output keep thick tunings articulate and mud-free; they are not designed for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
What comes in the box?
The set includes the bridge and neck pickups, potentiometers, quick-connector cables, output jack, battery clip, capacitor, connecting wire, and all mounting hardware. No additional components are needed for installation into a 7-string guitar with active-compatible routing.
How does the active circuitry affect tone and reliability?
Active electronics powered by a single 9V battery deliver stable output impedance, reduced noise floor, and consistent gain across the entire pickup range—meaning your tone stays controlled and cutting whether you're tracking quietly or cranking at full stage volume. The noise reduction is especially valuable for high-gain recording and live applications.
What skill level do I need to install these?
Installation requires intermediate to advanced soldering and wiring experience; these are professional-grade active electronics that benefit from careful assembly. If you are not comfortable with active pickup installation, a qualified tech is recommended to ensure proper battery operation and connectivity.
How do these compare to other 7-string active pickups?
The Blackouts compete directly with EMG 81/85 and Fishman Fluence Modern 7-String sets. Seymour Duncan's ceramic/Alnico 5 asymmetrical design and hand-built Santa Barbara construction target players seeking articulate aggression with reduced noise and note separation comparable to or exceeding those alternatives.
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