Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Sentient Rail 7-String Matte Black Pickup Set
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- 11105-98-B-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Sentient Rail 7-String Matte Black Pickup Set
This Nazgûl/Sentient Rail set captures aggressive, high-output response in the bridge position while maintaining articulate, responsive clarity at the neck—a combination engineered to maximize tracking and definition across all seven strings in the studio. The rail-style design delivers consistent output across the entire string width, eliminating dead spots and ensuring even response whether tracking heavy rhythms or layering precise lead takes. Hand-built in Santa Barbara by Seymour Duncan, these pickups merge traditional humbucker character with modern high-output construction for accurate recording and mixing versatility.
Tone & Recording Character
The Nazgûl bridge pickup (16.24k DCR) captures the aggressive, punchy attack essential for modern metal and hard rock productions, while the Sentient neck pickup (9.12k DCR) preserves clarity and articulation without sacrificing body or presence—ideal for complex overdubs and layered arrangements. Alnico 8 bar magnets deliver strong magnetic pull and dynamic response, keeping note definition sharp and usable at high-gain tracking levels.
Construction & Technical Specifications
Vacuum wax-potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures stable, predictable performance across multiple tracking sessions, while the 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring options to optimize your instrument's signal path. Rail-style design across both pickups guarantees consistent pickup response across all seven strings with no string-to-string output variation, critical for balanced mixes and seamless punch-in edits.
Key Features
- Dual Passive 7-String Humbucker Set (Nazgûl bridge + Sentient neck)
- Rail-style pickup design
- Nazgûl bridge DCR: 16.24k
- Sentient neck DCR: 9.12k
- Alnico 8 bar magnets
- Vacuum wax-potted construction
- 4-conductor lead wire
- Nazgûl Rails bridge dimensions: ~4.5″ × 1.5″
- Sentient Rails neck dimensions: ~3.94″ × 1.5″
- Packaged dimensions: 6″ × 5″ × 2″
- Matte Black finish
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
This pairing balances output punch with articulate tracking, making it a dependable choice for 7-string recording applications that demand both aggressive character and note-to-note definition in the mix.
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At a Glance
The Nazgûl/Sentient Rail 7-String set gives you aggressive, punchy bridge tone balanced by articulate, present neck tracking, making it ideal for recording modern metal, djent, and progressive music on extended-range guitars. Vacuum wax-potted construction eliminates feedback and microphonics in the studio, while the rail design ensures consistent string-to-string response across all seven strings for clean, even tracking during punch-in sessions and layered tracking. The 4-conductor lead wire lets you customize your wiring for maximum studio flexibility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups designed specifically for 7-string guitars?
Yes. The rail-style design was engineered to provide consistent output across all seven strings with no dead spots or output variation string-to-string, making them optimized for extended-range instruments.
What is the output difference between the Nazgûl bridge and Sentient neck pickup?
The Nazgûl bridge has a 16.24k DCR for aggressive, punchy tone, while the Sentient neck has a 9.12k DCR to maintain clarity and articulation without sacrificing body or presence.
Will these pickups handle high-gain settings without feedback?
Yes. Alnico 8 bar magnets provide strong magnetic pull and dynamic response, while vacuum wax-potting eliminates microphonic feedback even at high gain levels.
What genres are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups excel in metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Do these pickups come with flexible wiring options?
Yes. The 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring options for your specific guitar setup and setup preferences.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $19 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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