Seymour Duncan J Loomis set Black Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11106-69-BNc
Description
Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Blackouts Set Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Blackouts deliver aggressive, articulate voicing with the clarity and sustain needed to capture complex harmonic detail in high-gain recording sessions. These high-output active humbuckers respond with precision to fast picking and intricate note work, maintaining definition even at extreme gain levels tracked to tape or digital. The matched pair ensures phase coherence between neck and bridge positions, eliminating the cancellation issues that can plague mismatched pickup sets and compromise mix translation.
Magnetic Design & Tonal Character
The bridge humbucker features an Alnico 5 bar magnet for aggressive midrange punch and extended treble articulation that cuts through dense arrangements, while the neck position uses Alnico 5 rod magnets to deliver balanced output without sacrificing clarity on rhythm and lead tracking. Active electronics provide consistent headroom, low noise floor, and dynamic response across the full frequency spectrum, giving you tight, controlled rhythms and expressive lead lines that translate cleanly to the mix.
Construction & Studio Integration
The brushed black nickel finish provides both visual consistency and corrosion resistance across multiple takes and sessions. Supplied as a complete 2-piece matched set, these pickups arrive perfectly phase-aligned, eliminating guesswork during installation and ensuring your recorded tones maintain coherence across both positions without phase-related frequency cancellation.
Key Features
- High-output active humbucker design
- Bridge humbucker with Alnico 5 bar magnet
- Neck humbucker with Alnico 5 rod magnets
- Active pickups with low noise characteristics
- Extended headroom for high-gain applications
- Brushed black nickel finish
- 2-piece matched set
- Pre-matched for phase coherence
This is a purpose-built set for sessions demanding maximum articulation, output, and reliability in high-gain recording where phase alignment and tonal consistency cannot be compromised.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Blackouts are high-output active humbuckers that capture aggressive, articulate tone with clarity and sustain across high-gain recording sessions. The matched pair ensures phase coherence in the mix, delivering consistent headroom and dynamic response without noise, making them ideal for layering dense rhythm parts and soaring leads in metal and progressive productions. The brushed black nickel finish and pre-matched construction simplify integration into any guitar while guaranteeing tonal cohesion between neck and bridge positions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups suitable for styles other than metal?
These pickups are optimized for metal, thrash, djent, progressive, and hard rock. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk music, as their aggressive midrange and high-output character are designed specifically for high-gain and extreme playing styles.
What makes this a matched set better than buying neck and bridge pickups separately?
The pickups arrive pre-matched for phase coherence, eliminating cancellation issues and tonal inconsistencies that occur when sourcing separate models. The bridge uses an Alnico 5 bar magnet for aggressive punch, while the neck uses Alnico 5 rods for balanced output, ensuring tonal consistency across both positions without guesswork.
Do these pickups require a battery or external power?
Yes, these are active pickups with built-in electronics that require a 9V battery. The active design provides consistent headroom, low noise, and dynamic response across the frequency spectrum, making them stable at extreme gain levels.
What is the skill level required to install these pickups?
These pickups are suitable for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Installation requires soldering and wiring the battery connector; basic guitar electronics knowledge is helpful, though many players opt for professional installation.
How do the Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Blackouts compare to other high-output pickups?
These pickups deliver articulation and tight definition comparable to the EMG 81/85, Fishman Fluence Modern, and DiMarzio Crunch Lab, but are specifically voiced for the aggressive midrange and extended treble clarity favored in technical metal and djent applications.
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