Seymour Duncan 8-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-8Str
Description
Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
The Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion neck pickup delivers aggressive, high-output response engineered specifically for extended-range instruments. This active soapbar mount design retrofits seamlessly into guitars with active routs, offering quick installation without modification. The neck position yields the highest output in Seymour Duncan's neck humbucker lineup, commanding presence across all eight strings for live gigs and studio tracking alike.
Tone & Output Character
Built with a large ceramic bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate, this pickup generates substantial midrange aggression and articulate harmonic content that cuts through dense distortion and handles palm-muted chugging without losing definition. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, keeping your tone tight and responsive even at high volumes on stage.
Construction & Compatibility
The black soapbar housing features one row of exposed pole pieces for visual clarity and traditional aesthetic integration. The active soapbar mount type allows direct installation in guitars already routed for active electronics, while the 4-conductor lead wire supports multiple wiring configurations to match your existing system.
Key Features
- Large ceramic bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted construction for squeal-free operation
- Black soapbar cover with exposed pole piece design
- Active soapbar mount for quick retrofit installation
- High-output passive humbucker design
- Highest output level of Seymour Duncan neck humbuckers
- Purpose-built for 8-string extended-range instruments
This neck pickup pairs aggressively with bridge models to complete a comprehensive 8-string distortion voice suitable for modern metal, progressive, and high-gain applications—trusted by touring musicians and session players pushing the boundaries of extended-range tone.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck is a high-output soapbar pickup engineered for aggressive metal and progressive tones across all eight strings, delivering midrange bite and palm-mute clarity without feedback. Built with a ceramic magnet and vacuum wax potting, it retrofits directly into active-routed 8-string guitars for quick installation and road-ready reliability. Choose this if you play drop tunings and need a neck pickup that cuts through distortion with articulate harmonics and a tight low end.
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
What is active mount and do I need it?
Active mount means this pickup is designed to fit directly into guitars already routed for active electronics. If your 8-string has an active cavity and power source, this pickup installs without routing or modification. If your guitar has passive routing only, you will need to route the cavity or consider a passive alternative.
Is this pickup good for jazz or blues?
No—this pickup is engineered specifically for metal, progressive, and djent styles. Its high output, midrange aggression, and articulate harmonics excel under distortion and palm muting, making it unsuitable for jazz, blues, or folk applications where transparency and dynamic response matter more.
What does vacuum wax potting do?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing during high-gain playing by stabilizing the coil windings. This ensures squeal-free operation when you're tracking heavy distortion or cranking gain on stage.
Can I use this pickup with my existing active electronics?
Yes—the 4-conductor lead wire supports multiple wiring configurations to match your existing active system, and the soapbar mount fits directly into guitars already routed for active pickups.
How does this compare to the bridge pickup?
This neck pickup delivers the highest output of Seymour Duncan's neck humbucker lineup and pairs aggressively with compatible bridge models to create a comprehensive 8-string distortion voice for modern metal and progressive playing.
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