Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String Passive Mount Bridge Picku
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11106-151-P-Blk-7str
Description
Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String Passive Mount Bridge Pickup
The alt.metal Blackouts bridge pickup is engineered to capture aggressive, high-output articulation on extended-range 7-string instruments. Built with a ceramic magnet and hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, the Blackouts excels at tracking palm-muted chugging with clarity and sustaining lead tones without excessive noise—critical for recording heavy, detuned material that sits tight in the mix. This is a purpose-built bridge solution for producers and engineers tracking demanding metal tones that demand definition in deep tunings.
Tone & Output Character
The humbucker-type design combines ceramic magnet response with passive mount configuration, producing a focused, articulate midrange signature that cuts through dense mixes without muddying the low-end. High output delivers the presence and aggression required for modern metal tracking while maintaining note definition on heavily detuned 7-string rigs, ensuring each string remains intelligible during layered recording sessions.
Installation & Compatibility
Passive mount configuration and included mounting hardware ensure straightforward installation into compatible 7-string bridge positions. The pickup integrates seamlessly with existing studio instrumentation without requiring active power or modification to standard wiring schemes, keeping your signal chain simple during recording and re-amping workflows.
Key Features
- Ceramic magnet construction
- Humbucker-type design
- Passive mount bridge configuration for 7-string models
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- High-output bridge pickup
- Articulate midrange response ideal for extended-range tunings
- Includes mounting hardware
- Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts series
The alt.metal Blackouts delivers the focused aggression and structural clarity required for tracking serious 7-string metal recordings.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts is a high-output 7-string bridge pickup designed to capture aggressive, articulate metal tones with focused midrange that sits cleanly in dense, layered mixes. Its ceramic magnet humbucker construction rejects noise while maintaining note clarity across extended tunings, making it ideal for recording heavy, detuned rigs where definition and punch matter. Install it passively with no active power needed, and track confident, structured aggression without muddiness.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup active or passive, and what does that mean for my wiring?
This is a passive-mount design that requires no active power supply or modification to standard wiring—it integrates directly into any 7-string bridge position designed for passive pickups. Mounting hardware is included for straightforward installation.
What genres and tunings is this pickup best suited for?
It is purpose-built for metal, djent, and drop tunings on 7-string extended-range instruments. It excels at aggressive palm-muted chugging and lead work, and is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
How does the alt.metal Blackouts compare to other high-output metal pickups?
It shares comparable voicing and output character with models like the EMG 81/85, Seymour Duncan JB, and DiMarzio Crunchlab, but is specifically optimized for 7-string extended-range tunings with a focused midrange signature and noise-rejecting ceramic magnet design.
Will this pickup maintain clarity in heavy, detuned drop tunings?
Yes—the articulate midrange response and high-output character are specifically engineered to cut through dense mixes on extended-range instruments while keeping note definition tight, even with heavy palm-muting and sustain.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $10 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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