Seymour Duncan Black Winter bridge 7-String Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11102-91-B7
Description
Seymour Duncan Black Winter Bridge 7-String Pickup
The Black Winter bridge pickup delivers aggressive, articulate output with tight low-end definition and cutting high-mids—essential for capturing heavy instrumental textures with clarity and separation in the mix. Built for 7-string instruments, this pickup excels in sessions where controlled sustain and defined transient response allow each note to sit distinctly in a dense arrangement. The uncovered coil construction gives it a distinctive visual presence while contributing to its direct, uncolored sonic character ideal for accurate tracking and layering.
Tone & Output Character for Recording
Three large ceramic magnets paired with a custom overwound coil design produce aggressive output and tight bass response without sacrificing articulation across the frequency spectrum—crucial for distinguishing individual notes during punch-in sessions and overdubs. The vacuum wax potting ensures squeal-free operation even at high gain levels, critical for extended-range recording where unwanted feedback can compromise take quality and mixing flexibility.
Construction & Signal Path Flexibility
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, this pickup features 4-conductor lead wires that allow multiple wiring configurations to suit different preamp types, signal chains, and tonal preferences across varied session demands. The uncovered coil design provides visual authenticity while the robust construction delivers consistent performance across extended recording sessions and different playing dynamics.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker with high output
- Three large ceramic magnets
- DC Resistance: 20.4K ohms (bridge)
- 4-conductor lead wires for flexible wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Custom overwound coil design
- Uncovered/naked coil construction
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- Designed specifically for 7-string instruments
The Black Winter bridge combines high output, tight articulation, and session-tested construction to deliver a reliable pickup for capturing and tracking extended-range instruments.
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At a Glance
This Black Winter bridge pickup brings aggressive, articulate character to 7-string recording sessions, pairing high output with tight low-end control and cutting high-mids that sit well in dense, heavy mixes. Vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback during tracking and overdubs, while 4-conductor wiring gives producers flexibility to dial in different tonal flavors across sessions. It's the go-to bridge pickup for capturing crushing metal, djent, and hard-rock tones with clarity and definition.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this pickup suited for 7-string guitars?
The Black Winter bridge is specifically designed for 7-string instruments with a custom overwound coil, three large ceramic magnets, and 20.4K ohms DC resistance that deliver tight low-end definition across extended-range tunings and drop-tuned applications. This configuration maintains articulation and sustain even on lower strings without muddiness.
Will this pickup feedback at high gain?
No—vacuum wax potting eliminates squealing and feedback even at extreme gain levels, making it reliable for metal and djent playing where high-gain tones are standard. This is critical for modern extended-range playing where feedback control matters as much as tone.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best for?
The Black Winter excels in metal, djent, hard rock, and other heavy genres that demand clarity and sustain at high gain. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk music, where its aggressive character and high output would not match the tonal goals.
What do the 4-conductor lead wires allow me to do?
The 4-conductor configuration provides multiple wiring options to suit different control schemes and tonal preferences, giving you flexibility to tailor the pickup's response to your guitar's electronics and playing style.
What is the uncovered coil construction?
The uncovered (naked) coil design provides visual authenticity and contributes to a direct, uncolored sonic character while maintaining the robustness needed for aggressive playing. It is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California.
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