Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Picku

Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup

This 8-string bridge humbucker delivers aggressive, articulate high-output tones built specifically for extended-range instruments. The soapbar form factor with exposed pole pieces sits flush in modern 8-string guitar cavities, offering a professional appearance alongside serious distortion-friendly output. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup responds with clarity and punch across heavy tunings.

Tone & Output Characteristics

The high-output humbucker design pairs a large ceramic bar magnet with adjustable pole pieces to shape attack and sustain across all eight strings. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, a critical feature for distorted bridge pickup work where unwanted noise can muddy aggressive tones.

Construction & Electronics

The nickel silver bottom plate and 4-conductor lead wire provide shielding and wiring flexibility for split-coil configurations or standard humbucking operation. Active mounting hardware integrates seamlessly into modern guitar electronics cavities without routing modifications.

Key Features

• High-output humbucker design for 8-string instruments
• Large ceramic bar magnet for aggressive, sustained tone
• Adjustable pole pieces for precise string-to-string balance
• Black soapbar cover with one row of exposed pole pieces
• Active mount hardware for direct cavity integration
• Nickel silver bottom plate for electromagnetic shielding
• 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA

This pickup combines refined Santa Barbara craftsmanship with the extended-range demands of modern 8-string players seeking clarity and aggression in distorted applications.