Seymour Duncan Holcomb Scarlet Neck Matte Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- SKU
- 11102-65-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Scarlet Neck Humbucker — Matte Black
The Mark Holcomb Scarlet neck pickup captures aggressive high-output clarity without sacrificing articulation, making it ideal for tracking and layering in modern metal, progressive, and high-gain sessions. Designed in collaboration with Periphery's Mark Holcomb, this pickup balances punch with definition—essential for neck-position recording where clarity cuts through dense saturation and maintains performance integrity across takes.
Recording & Mix Performance
Ceramic magnets and a 7.56k DCR output generate punchy midrange presence and controlled sustain that sits well in saturated and gain-stacked mixes. The neck positioning delivers articulate upper-register definition and smooth lead tracking without muddiness, allowing neck-position recordings to maintain clarity and separation in heavy productions.
Construction & Studio Integration
4-conductor shielded cable enables flexible wiring options—coil-split, series/parallel switching, or standard dual-coil operation depending on your session needs and guitar electronics. Every unit is handmade in Santa Barbara, California, reflecting Seymour Duncan's attention to build consistency and output reliability across production environments.
Key Features
- Humbucking design for neck position
- Ceramic magnet structure
- 7.56k DCR output
- 4-conductor shielded cable for wiring flexibility
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Mark Holcomb Scarlet signature model
- Matte black finish
- High-output aggression with articulate midrange
This pickup excels in studio recording and high-gain tracking where neck-position definition matters—a direct result of its aggressive output and ceramic voice delivering consistent, focused tones session after session.
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At a Glance
This high-output neck pickup brings aggressive definition and controlled sustain to modern metal, progressive, and high-gain recording sessions where neck-position clarity is essential. The ceramic magnet and 7.56k DCR output generate a punchy midrange voice that cuts through saturation and dense production without losing articulation or upper-register definition on lead passages. The 4-conductor shielded cable supports flexible wiring options for mixing and matching tones during tracking or overdubs.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ High-gain lead work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from a bridge pickup in the neck position?
This pickup is specifically voiced for the neck position to deliver articulate definition and smooth lead work without the muddiness that can occur when bridge pickups are placed there. Its aggressive output and controlled sustain are calibrated to balance aggression with clarity in the neck, making it ideal for heavy styles where fast, articulate playing matters.
Is this pickup suitable for metal and progressive music?
Yes—it's designed specifically for modern metal, progressive, djent, and high-gain lead work. The ceramic voice and 7.56k DCR output generate punchy presence and sustained aggression, making it especially suited to saturation and gain-stacked tones.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor cable enable?
The 4-conductor shielded cable supports coil-split, series/parallel switching, or standard dual-coil operation depending on your guitar's electronics. This gives you flexibility to reshape the pickup's character during recording or live performance.
What genres or styles would not be a good fit?
This pickup is voiced for high-gain aggression and is not designed for jazz, blues, or country contexts where smoother, more transparent neck-position tones are typically preferred.
Where is this pickup made, and what quality control does it undergo?
Every unit is handmade in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan, reflecting their attention to build consistency and quality control across all units.
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