Seymour Duncan 8-String Nazgûl Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pick
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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
- 11102-96-P-Blk-8Str
Description
Seymour Duncan 8-String Nazgûl Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
The Nazgûl 8-String Bridge delivers aggressive, articulate response across extended-range tunings with tight low-end definition and controlled high-frequency clarity. This passive humbucker excels in bridge position applications where clarity and sustain matter equally, making it a trusted choice for metal and progressive players pushing eight-string instruments to their limits.
Tone & Electronics
A 18.76 kΩ DC resistance and 3.85 kHz resonant peak create a focused midrange attack with pronounced string separation—essential for tracking individual voices in extended-range tunings. The 5/9/8 EQ voicing (bass/mid/treble) emphasizes a tight low end while maintaining definition in the mids and presence in the highs, ideal for downtuned, djent-oriented applications.
Design & Build
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, a critical feature for high-gain applications and extended-range work. Hand-built in the Santa Barbara factory with a ceramic bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate, this pickup combines durability with refined magnetic characteristics for transparent, responsive performance.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 18.76 kΩ
- Resonant Peak: 3.85 kHz
- EQ Profile: 5 Bass / 9 Mid / 8 Treble
- Ceramic bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Four-conductor cable for coil-splitting compatibility
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Matte black metal cover
- Bridge position configuration
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
The Nazgûl 8-String Bridge combines Seymour Duncan's proven manufacturing standards with a voicing tailored specifically to eight-string dynamics, delivering the aggression and clarity modern extended-range instruments demand.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Nazgûl 8-String Bridge is a passive humbucker engineered specifically for eight-string guitars in drop tunings, metal, and djent styles. Its tight low end, articulate attack, and pronounced string separation cut through high-gain chains while tracking each string with precision on stage. Hand-built with vacuum wax potting and ceramic magnets, it delivers the controlled aggression and clarity extended-range players need for live reliability.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup for bridge or neck position?
This is a bridge position pickup specifically voiced for eight-string applications. It is not designed for neck position use.
What tunings and genres work best with the Nazgûl 8-String Bridge?
It excels in metal, djent, progressive, and drop-tuning styles where tight low end and articulate string separation are critical. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Does this pickup support coil splitting?
Yes, it includes a four-conductor cable for coil-splitting compatibility, giving you additional tonal flexibility in your wiring setup.
What prevents feedback on high-gain rigs?
The pickup uses vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal, making it stable across extended-range work and high-gain chains.
Is this hand-built, and where?
Yes, the Nazgûl is hand-built in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara, California factory and features a ceramic bar magnet with a nickel silver bottom plate for refined magnetic characteristics.
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