Seymour Duncan 7-String Sentient Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pick
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11102-97-P-Blk-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan 7-String Sentient Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Sentient Neck delivers articulate, controlled response designed specifically for extended-range instruments. Built with clarity and definition in mind, this neck pickup excels at resolving complex harmonic content across all seven strings without sacrificing warmth or sustain. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, the Sentient stands out as a refined choice for players who demand precision in their tone.
Tone & Design
Engineered with an Alnico 5 bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate, this pickup produces balanced output with excellent string-to-string clarity. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring clean operation in both studio and live settings. The 4-conductor shielded cable accommodates multiple wiring configurations, giving you flexibility in customizing your signal path.
Installation & Compatibility
The classic passive mount integrates seamlessly into traditional guitar routing without modification. The black metal humbucker cover maintains a cohesive aesthetic while the neck position placement works in concert with bridge pickups across various 7-string configurations. A DCR of 9.20 provides moderate output suitable for both clean articulation and driven tones.
Key Features
- DCR Neck: 9.20
- Alnico 5 bar magnet for balanced tonal character
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor shielded cable for flexible wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Black metal humbucker cover
- Classic passive mount for traditional guitar routing
- Designed specifically for 7-string applications
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
This is a purpose-built neck pickup that rewards discerning players seeking refined articulation and dependable performance on extended-range instruments.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Sentient Neck is a handcrafted passive humbucker engineered specifically for seven-string guitars, delivering articulate clarity across all strings with warm, controlled sustain—ideal for metal, progressive, and djent players who demand precision in complex harmonic content. Built with Alnico 5 magnets and vacuum wax potting to eliminate feedback, it sits perfectly in the neck position and integrates into standard routing without modification. Choose it for a refined, balanced tone that holds definition under gain while staying responsive for clean passages.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Sentient different from other 7-string neck pickups?
The Sentient is handcrafted in Santa Barbara with an Alnico 5 bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate, engineered specifically to resolve complex harmonic content across seven strings without sacrificing warmth. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, and its moderate DCR of 9.20 balances articulation with driven tones.
Will this fit my 7-string guitar without routing modifications?
Yes. The classic passive mount integrates seamlessly into traditional guitar routing without any modifications required. The black metal humbucker cover maintains aesthetic cohesion with most extended-range builds.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Sentient excels in metal, progressive, djent, and extended-range studio work. Its controlled response and excellent string clarity make it less ideal for blues or jazz, where you might prefer a different tonal character.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor cable support?
The 4-conductor shielded cable accommodates multiple wiring configurations, giving you flexibility in customizing your signal path and pairing it with different bridge pickups across various 7-string setups.
Does this pickup have any noise or feedback issues?
No. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring clean operation in both studio and live settings.
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. 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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