Seymour Duncan J Loomis bridge Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11106-68-BNc
Description
Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Bridge Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis bridge pickup captures the aggressive, articulate character that defined modern metal and progressive playing styles. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, this humbucker balances high-output punch with musical clarity, responding with precision to dense riffing, technical leads, and complex chord work in the mix.
Recording & Mix Response
Built with Alnico 8 magnets (6-string) or Alnico 5 magnets (7-string), this passive humbucker generates articulate highs and punchy mids without sacrificing low-end body. The 12.66k DCR specification delivers focused output ideal for tracking modern metal, progressive, and high-gain material while maintaining note definition and separation across the fretboard—critical for layering and post-production clarity.
Installation & Wiring Flexibility
The pickup features a triangular feet bottom plate engineered for standard humbucker routing, ensuring straightforward installation in most instruments. A 4-conductor shielded cable enables flexible wiring configurations, allowing coil-splitting and series/parallel switching for expanded sonic versatility across sessions and tone experiments.
Key Features
- DCR Bridge: 12.66k ohms
- Alnico 8 magnet (6-string model)
- Alnico 5 magnet (7-string model)
- Passive humbucker design
- 4-conductor shielded cable
- Triangular feet bottom plate for standard humbucker routes
- Black cover finish
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
This pickup represents Seymour Duncan's commitment to artist-driven design, delivering the articulation and aggression required for capturing demanding modern playing styles in the studio.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis bridge pickup is a focused, high-output humbucker that captures aggressive, articulate tone with exceptional clarity—ideal for recording modern metal, progressive, and high-gain material where note definition matters. Its 12.66k DCR output and Alnico magnet construction deliver punchy mids and tight lows that sit well in dense mixes without muddying. The 4-conductor shielded cable supports flexible recording and overdub approaches through coil-splitting and series/parallel switching options.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Thrash Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup suitable for blues or jazz?
No, this pickup is engineered specifically for metal, progressive, djent, and thrash applications. Its aggressive voicing, high output, and articulate response are optimized for heavy gain and fast technique rather than the smoother, more dynamic character blues and jazz require.
What magnet does the 7-string version use?
The 7-string model uses Alnico 5 magnets, while the 6-string uses Alnico 8. Both deliver the same articulate highs and punchy mids tailored for extended-range tunings and modern metal playing.
Can I split the coils on this pickup?
Yes, the 4-conductor shielded cable enables coil-splitting and series/parallel switching, giving you expanded tonal options beyond the standard bridge humbucker voice.
Will this fit my guitar without routing?
The triangular feet bottom plate is engineered for standard humbucker routing, so it installs directly into any guitar with a standard humbucker cavity.
What skill level is required to benefit from this pickup?
This pickup is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who can fully utilize its articulate response and high-gain clarity in complex technical and heavy playing.
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