Seymour Duncan MortalCoil Neck 7-String ActMt Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11106-500-A-SB-7str
Description
Seymour Duncan MortalCoil Neck 7-String Active Mount Pickup
The MortalCoil Neck captures articulate, defined response in the neck position of extended-range instruments, with an active humbucker design engineered specifically for 7-string configurations. This pickup combines aggressive character with clarity, making it essential for modern metal and high-gain tracking where note definition must cut through dense tunings and sit precisely in the mix.
Recording & Tone Character
Built with high-density copper coils, this active humbucker produces tight, controlled output with reduced noise inherent to single-coil designs. The advanced preamp features optimized audio definition and battery-life-optimizing circuitry, allowing three distinct pickup voicings to accommodate different playing dynamics and session requirements without sacrificing sustain or clarity during overdubs and layering.
Studio Integration & Mount
Engineered as an Active Mount (ActMt) configuration, this pickup integrates directly into compatible 7-string neck cavities with minimal modifications, streamlining instrument setup between sessions. The active system design ensures consistent performance across extended range frequencies, with balanced response suited to lower tunings and complex chord voicings that maintain definition during multi-take sessions and post-production.
Key Features
- Active humbucker system for noise-free operation
- High-density copper coils for tight, controlled tone
- Advanced preamp with optimized audio definition
- Battery-life-optimizing circuitry
- Three distinct pickup voicings selectable
- 7-string neck position configuration
- Active Mount (ActMt) design for direct integration
- Engineered for extended-range and drop-tuning applications
- Reduced noise floor compared to passive designs
This MortalCoil Neck pickup pairs active reliability with flexible voicing options, delivering the clarity and definition required for professional tracking and production in extended-range setups.
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At a Glance
The MortalCoil Neck is an active humbucker voiced for capturing clean, defined articulation on extended-range instruments, with three switchable preamp voicings that let you tailor your neck-position tone during tracking or mixing. Ideal for home-studio and project-studio work on metal, progressive, and djent material where you need consistent performance and note clarity across lower tunings without hum or unwanted noise. This pickup sits well in dense mixes and gives you flexibility to re-voice your recordings in post without re-recording.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Active Mount (ActMt) configuration?
ActMt is Seymour Duncan's direct integration design that mounts the active electronics into compatible 7-string neck cavities with minimal modifications, ensuring consistent performance across extended-range frequencies.
Can I use this pickup in drop tunings and lower-tuned guitars?
Yes. The MortalCoil Neck is engineered specifically for extended-range and drop-tuning applications, with a balanced response designed to handle lower frequencies and complex chord voicings without muddiness or loss of definition.
What are the three voicings, and how do I switch between them?
The pickup includes three distinct preamp voicings to accommodate different playing dynamics and tonal preferences; specific voicing descriptions are controlled via the active preamp electronics onboard.
How is this different from passive pickups like single-coil designs?
The active humbucker design produces a reduced noise floor and tighter, more controlled output compared to passive single-coil designs, with high-density copper coils that deliver articulate, defined response suited to high-gain modern metal applications.
What is the comparable competition?
The MortalCoil Neck sits in the same extended-range active humbucker category as the EMG 81/85, Fishman Fluence Modern, and DiMarzio Crunchlab, all designed for metal and progressive players on extended-range instruments.
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