Seymour Duncan Corey B Blackout Neck Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11106-77-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Corey B Blackout Neck Pickup
The Corey B Blackout Neck Pickup captures tight, articulate response with minimal noise—a direct result of its active design and advanced shielding. This pickup excels in high-gain tracking and recording contexts where clarity and note definition matter most, making it the choice for engineers and producers who demand aggression without mud in the final mix.
Tone & Output Character
Active circuitry in the Blackout system produces a focused, compressed tone with reduced feedback and hum inherent to passive designs. Output remains controlled and punchy across the neck, preserving string separation even under distortion and maintaining clean articulation in the neck position where passive pickups often lose definition during overdubs and layering.
Design & Electronics
The neck configuration features a direct-mount design compatible with most modern guitar routs, while the active preamp runs on standard 9V battery power. Corey Broomfield's signature voicing emphasizes mid and treble response, creating a distinct sonic character that translates clearly to tape and sits well in dense, aggressive mixes.
Key Features
- Active pickup design with onboard preamp for noise rejection
- Direct-mount configuration for standard guitar cavities
- Optimized neck-position voicing for extended range clarity
- High output with tight low-end response
- Reduced feedback and electromagnetic interference
- Signature Corey B tone curve emphasizing mids and treble
- Operates on single 9V battery
- Compatible with standard guitar electronics routing
- Designed for high-gain and metal applications
- Delivers note articulation and definition in lead positions
The Seymour Duncan Corey B Blackout Neck Pickup brings studio-grade noise control and aggressive voiced response to home recording sessions, ensuring clarity and punch in demanding tracking and mixing scenarios.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Corey B Blackout Neck Pickup is an active design that brings studio-grade noise rejection and controlled, punchy output to recording sessions and home studios working in metal, hard rock, and djent. Its focused, compressed tone and strong midrange presence cut through dense mixes without feedback or hum, and the neck-position voicing preserves articulation and string separation even when layering heavy guitars with heavy processing. Budget-conscious engineers and producers can achieve professional clarity in aggressive genres with the benefit of active preamp stability across multiple takes and session conditions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup compatible with my guitar?
The Corey B Blackout uses a direct-mount design that fits most modern guitar routs and standard guitar electronics cavities. Confirm your guitar's routing format before purchase; it requires a single 9V battery to power the onboard preamp.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
This pickup is optimized for metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive styles where high-gain clarity and note definition are priorities. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
How does the Blackout Neck differ from passive neck pickups?
The active circuitry eliminates feedback and electromagnetic hum that passive pickups suffer from, while the compressed tone and focused midrange response maintain articulation and string separation even under heavy distortion. Output remains controlled and punchy, preventing the low-end muddiness common in passive neck positions.
What output level should I expect, and does it match bridge pickups?
The Corey B Blackout Neck delivers high output with tight low-end response and is voiced to complement aggressive bridge pickups like the Blackout or other active designs. Pair it with a matching or similarly voiced bridge pickup for sonic cohesion.
How does this compare to the EMG 81/85 or DiMarzio Crunchlab?
All three are active, high-output pickups for metal and hard rock. The Corey B Blackout emphasizes midrange and treble articulation with a compressed, focused tone; the EMG 81/85 and DiMarzio Crunchlab offer similar noise rejection and aggression but with different midrange voicings—try each if tone preference matters most.
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