Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String Passive Mount Neck Pickup
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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
- 11106-150-P-Blk-7str
Description
Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String Passive Mount Neck Pickup
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts neck pickup delivers articulate, controlled aggression tailored for extended-range 7-string guitars in the studio and live tracking. This active humbucker design cuts through dense tunings with clarity and sustain, engineered for modern metal and progressive styles where precision tracking matters as much as raw power.
Tone & Recording Performance
Built with an Alnico 5 magnet, this neck pickup balances responsiveness with defined midrange presence—ideal for layered lead work and clean articulation in high-gain production contexts. The active design provides consistent output and low noise across all string dynamics, ensuring tight definition even in Drop-D and lower tunings, critical for punchy tracking and mix clarity.
Studio Integration & Installation
Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, this pickup ships as a complete system with all necessary installation hardware: potentiometers, mounting hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wiring. The passive soapbar mount configuration integrates seamlessly into modern 7-string guitar cavities without modification, streamlining your session prep workflow.
Key Features
- Active humbucker design for controlled output and low noise
- Alnico 5 magnet in neck position
- Passive soapbar mount configuration for 7-string guitars
- Complete installation package included: pots, hardware, and wiring
- Quick-connector cables for simplified assembly
- Battery clip and output jack supplied
- Capacitor included for tone shaping
- Made in Santa Barbara, California, USA
This pickup delivers the articulate punch and clarity that extended-range players and producers demand for studio recordings, backed by Seymour Duncan's manufacturing standards and comprehensive installation support.
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At a Glance
This active neck pickup delivers articulate midrange definition and consistent output across all dynamics, making it a go-to choice for recording metal and progressive tracks on 7-string guitars. The low-noise Alnico 5 design ensures tight, trackable tone even in extended-range sessions where clarity in a dense mix is critical. Complete installation hardware and quick-connector cables mean faster setup so you can focus on capturing the performance.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tunings and genres is this pickup best suited for?
This pickup excels in metal and progressive styles on 7-string guitars, particularly in Drop tunings and lower extended ranges where articulate tracking and defined midrange are essential. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
What comes in the box?
The complete installation package includes potentiometers, mounting hardware, quick-connector cables, a capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wiring—everything needed to install and wire the pickup.
Is this pickup active or passive, and what does that mean for my setup?
This is an active humbucker design with a passive soapbar mount configuration. Active means it requires a battery for consistent output and low noise; the passive mount means it integrates directly into standard 7-string guitar cavities without modification.
How does this compare to other extended-range pickups like the EMG 81/85 or Fishman Fluence Modern?
The alt.metal Blackouts sits in the same professional-grade category as the EMG 81/85 and Fishman Fluence Modern, all engineered for tight, articulate tone in high-gain and extended-range contexts. The Seymour Duncan uses an Alnico 5 magnet for balanced responsiveness and defined midrange, while offering a complete installation package included in the box.
Can I install this myself, or do I need a tech?
The pickup ships with all necessary hardware, potentiometers, wiring, and quick-connector cables designed for simplified assembly. Intermediate to advanced players comfortable with soldering and wiring can install it; professional installation is recommended if you're new to electronics.
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