Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts Humbucker Bridge Black 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
- 11106-151-B
Description
Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts Humbucker Bridge Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts bridge humbucker delivers aggressive, articulate output with the clarity and definition that high-gain recording sessions demand. This active humbucker cuts through dense amp saturation while maintaining note definition across the fretboard, making it the ideal choice for metal and hard rock tracking where precision tracking and punch matter as much as power.
Recording Tone & Electronics
Built as an active humbucker with a ceramic magnet, this bridge pickup generates exceptional output with remarkably low noise—a critical advantage in the studio where hum and hiss can compromise takes and complicate mixing. The broad frequency range ensures both tight low-end response and articulate high-end detail, preventing the muddiness that passive pickups often struggle with at high gain levels, translating directly to cleaner tracking and easier mix integration.
Build & Specifications
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan, this pickup ships with a complete electronics package including pots, installation hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wire—everything needed for a full system installation. The passive mount configuration integrates seamlessly into standard 6-string guitar cavities.
Key Features
- Active humbucker design for high-output, noise-free performance
- Ceramic magnet material for aggressive, defined tone
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Passive mount configuration for 6-string guitars
- Exceptionally quiet output with broad frequency range
- Includes complete electronics package: pots, hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wire
- Bridge position humbucker
- Black finish
- Clean, articulate output maintained across high-gain applications
The alt.metal Blackouts stands as a purpose-built solution for producers tracking aggressive tones who refuse to compromise between raw power and note clarity in the mix.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts is an active bridge humbucker that captures aggressive, noise-free tone with exceptional clarity and broad frequency response—essential when tracking metal and hard rock in the studio. Its ceramic magnet and active design prevent the muddiness and hum that plague passive pickups in heavily saturated sessions, delivering defined, articulate output that sits well in dense mixes. This pickup is ideal for home and professional studios tracking extreme gain applications where maintaining note definition and low noise floor directly impact mix clarity.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the box with this pickup?
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts ships with a complete electronics package including pots, installation hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wire—everything you need for full system installation.
Is this pickup suitable for drop tunings and extreme gain?
Yes, this active humbucker is specifically designed for metal, hard rock, and djent applications, including drop tunings. The ceramic magnet and active design deliver a tight low end and broad frequency range that prevents muddiness even at extreme gain levels.
Will this pickup work in standard 6-string guitar cavities?
Yes, the passive mount configuration integrates seamlessly into standard 6-string guitar cavities and is designed for bridge position installation.
How does this compare to other high-output metal pickups?
The alt.metal Blackouts is an active design that combines high output with remarkably low noise and broad frequency response, making it comparable to other professional-grade active humbuckers like the EMG 81/85 and Fishman Fluence Modern, but purpose-built for the metal and djent aesthetic.
Why choose an active pickup over passive for metal?
Active pickups generate higher output and lower noise than passive designs, which is critical in heavily distorted contexts where hum and hiss become problematic; the Blackouts maintains note definition and clarity across the fretboard even at extreme saturation levels.
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