Seymour Duncan 7 Str, Nazgûl\Sentient Matte Black Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan 7-String Nazgûl/Sentient Matte Black Pickup Set

This matched pair delivers aggressive, articulate high-output performance engineered specifically for 7-string extended-range instruments. The Nazgûl bridge pickup and Sentient neck pickup combine complementary voicings and construction methods to maintain clarity and definition across heavy tunings and dynamic playing styles. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, these pickups are vacuum wax potted for eliminated microphonics and reliable squeal-free operation in high-gain contexts.

Tonal Characteristics & Output

The Nazgûl (bridge) uses a ceramic bar magnet and punchy 16.52 kΩ DC resistance with a 4.28 kHz resonant peak for aggressive low-end punch and defined attack, while the Sentient (neck) pairs Alnico V rod magnets with 9.2 kΩ resistance and a 5.57 kHz resonant peak for articulate, responsive upper-midrange clarity. The bridge pickup's EQ profile (5/9/8 bass/mid/treble) emphasizes midrange aggression, while the neck's (4/3/8) prioritizes treble definition with scooped mids—this combination maintains separation between pickups without sacrificing coherence on stage or in the studio.

Construction & Wiring Flexibility

Both pickups feature nickel silver bottom plates, four-conductor lead wiring for flexible coil-splitting and series/parallel configuration options, and vacuum wax potting for noise-free performance under any conditions. Passive humbucker design ensures straightforward installation into standard 7-string cavities without preamp requirements, making these reliable drop-in replacements for touring and recording.

Key Features

• Nazgûl bridge pickup: 16.52 kΩ DC resistance with ceramic bar magnet
• Nazgûl resonant peak: 4.28 KHz for aggressive midrange
• Nazgûl EQ: 5 bass / 9 mid / 8 treble
• Sentient neck pickup: 9.2 kΩ DC resistance with Alnico V rod magnets
• Sentient resonant peak: 5.57 KHz for articulate upper mids
• Sentient EQ: 4 bass / 3 mid / 8 treble
• Four-conductor wiring on both pickups for coil-splitting and series/parallel options
• Nickel silver bottom plates for shielding and resonance control
• Vacuum wax potted for microphonic-free, squeal-free operation
• Passive high-output humbucker design
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA factory
• Matte black finish

This set delivers the tonal separation and high-output clarity demanded by modern extended-range players without sacrificing the cohesive voicing required for balanced, road-ready instrument performance.