Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Matte Black 7 str Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11102-101-B-7str-bpTF
Description
Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Matte Black 7-String Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge is a high-output humbucker engineered for extended-range 7-string guitars, capturing aggressive, articulate tone with tight low-end response ideal for recording. Designed in collaboration with Fredrik Åkesson, this pickup excels in modern metal and progressive tracking where clarity and sustain matter as much as raw power, translating studio-ready definition directly to your DAW.
Tone & Recording Performance
With an Alnico 5 magnet and 15.98k ohms DC resistance, this bridge pickup produces balanced high-end definition and controlled bass—critical for palm-muted riff articulation and sustained lead work on extended-range instruments during overdubs and session recording. The passive design integrates seamlessly into any standard electronics setup without requiring active power, simplifying your signal chain and preamp requirements.
Installation & Workflow
The triangular feet bottom plates mount securely into standard humbucker routes, making this a direct drop-in replacement for compatible 7-string guitars and keeping session downtime to a minimum. The 4-conductor shielded cable provides quiet, hum-free operation critical for clean tracking and supports series/parallel wiring options to shape your recorded tone.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 magnet for balanced tone
- 15.98k ohms DC resistance (bridge)
- Passive pickup—no active electronics required
- 4-conductor shielded cable
- Triangular feet bottom plates for standard humbucker routes
- 7-string guitar bridge position design
- Matte black finish
- Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California
This bridge humbucker delivers the clarity and aggression required for professional 7-string recording sessions, making it a reliable upgrade for producers and engineers seeking modern tone with proven reliability in the studio.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered for 7-string guitars, offering controlled bass response and articulate midrange that sits cleanly in heavy mixes without losing definition. Its 15.98k ohms resistance and Alnico 5 magnet provide the aggressive sustain and clarity needed to track modern metal and progressive material in the studio while maintaining note separation on extended-range instruments. Passive design integrates with any recording rig, and the 4-conductor shielded cable supports flexible wiring options for tone sculpting during mixing and post-production.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Modern Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup compatible with my 7-string guitar?
Yes—the Loomis Noumenon is designed specifically for 7-string guitars in the bridge position. It features triangular feet bottom plates that mount directly into standard humbucker routes, making it a drop-in replacement for most 7-string instruments.
Does this pickup require active electronics or a battery?
No, it's a passive pickup with no active electronics required. It integrates seamlessly into any standard guitar wiring setup and does not need external power.
What styles of music is this pickup best suited for?
The Loomis Noumenon excels in metal, progressive, extended-range, and modern rock contexts where articulate tone, tight low-end response, and sustain are priorities. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or country applications.
What makes this pickup different from other high-output options like the EMG 81/85?
The Loomis Noumenon is a passive humbucker with Alnico 5 magnets and 15.98k ohms resistance, offering balanced high-end definition and controlled bass specifically optimized for 7-string tunings, while the EMG 81/85 are active designs that require batteries.
What cable options are included?
The pickup comes with a 4-conductor shielded cable that provides hum-free operation and supports series/parallel wiring flexibility to shape your tone.
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