Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar 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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- SKU
- 11102-25-A-SB-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck gives you focused, articulate response in the neck position of extended-range instruments. Built specifically for seven-string configurations, this active-mount humbucker delivers clarity and definition across the lower register without losing the aggression modern high-gain players demand on stage.
Tone & Output Characteristics
A large ceramic bar magnet paired with 15.1K DC resistance produces a high-output signal that cuts through dense mixes while maintaining string-to-string articulation. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring squeal-free performance even at extreme gain settings.
Design & Construction
This humbucker features an active-mount soapbar housing with a nickel silver bottom plate, designed to integrate seamlessly into modern seven-string architectures. Hand-built in the Santa Barbara, CA factory, each pickup includes a 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options and maximum tonal flexibility.
Key Features
- 7-string configuration
- Neck position humbucker
- Active mount, soapbar design
- Large ceramic bar magnet
- 15.1K DC resistance
- High output level
- 4-conductor lead wire
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Black finish
This pickup delivers the clarity and aggression your seven-string rig needs for live performance, backed by Seymour Duncan's proven manufacturing standards and hand-assembly precision.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck is a high-output, articulate humbucker built specifically for the neck position of seven-string guitars, delivering focused clarity and aggression without feedback in extreme gain settings. Built by hand in Santa Barbara with a ceramic magnet and vacuum wax potting, it cuts through dense mixes while maintaining string-to-string definition across lower tunings. Choose it if you play metal, progressive, djent, or drop-tuned styles and need a neck pickup that sits tight in a saturated mix without sacrificing articulation.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup compatible with my seven-string guitar?
Yes, this pickup is engineered specifically for seven-string configurations. It features an active-mount soapbar housing and arrives with a 4-conductor lead wire, so it integrates into modern seven-string architectures. Verify that your guitar has a soapbar-sized neck cavity before purchasing.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best for?
This pickup is voiced for metal, progressive, djent, and drop-tuning styles where clarity and aggression in high-gain settings are essential. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
How does it compare to EMG or Fishman active pickups?
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Distortion Neck is comparable in output and cutting power to the EMG 81/85, Fishman Fluence Modern, and DiMarzio Crunch Lab. It combines a high-output ceramic magnet (15.1K DC resistance) with vacuum wax potting for squeal-free performance and hand-built precision from Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara factory.
Will this pickup produce feedback or squeal at high gain settings?
No, the pickup uses vacuum wax potting construction to eliminate microphonic feedback, ensuring squeal-free performance even at extreme gain levels, which is critical for dense modern mixes.
What is included with the pickup?
The pickup ships with a 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options and maximum tonal versatility. It does not include a shielded cable or soldering supplies.
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