Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String Passive Mount Bridge Picku
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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
- 11106-151-P-Blk-7str
Description
Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String Passive Mount Bridge Pickup
The alt.metal Blackouts bridge pickup delivers aggressive, high-output aggression tailored for extended-range 7-string instruments. Built with a ceramic magnet and hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, the Blackouts excels at articulate palm-muted chugging and sustaining lead tones without excessive noise. This is a purpose-built bridge solution for players demanding clarity and punch in heavy tunings.
Tone & Output Character
The humbucker-type design combines ceramic magnet response with passive mount configuration, producing a focused, articulate midrange signature that cuts through dense mixes. High output delivers the presence and aggression required for modern metal playing while maintaining note definition on heavily detuned 7-string rigs.
Installation & Compatibility
Passive mount configuration and included mounting hardware ensure straightforward installation into compatible 7-string bridge positions. The pickup integrates seamlessly with existing electronics without requiring active power or modification to standard wiring schemes.
Key Features
- Ceramic magnet construction
- Humbucker-type design
- Passive mount bridge configuration for 7-string models
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- High-output bridge pickup
- Articulate midrange response ideal for extended-range tunings
- Includes mounting hardware
- Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts series
The alt.metal Blackouts delivers the focused aggression and structural clarity required for serious 7-string metal applications.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts is a high-output 7-string bridge pickup engineered for modern metal, djent, and extended-range drop tunings. Built with ceramic magnets and a humbucker design, it delivers focused midrange aggression and articulate punch that cuts through dense mixes while keeping note definition tight on palm-muted chugs and leads. Choose it for a purpose-built passive-mount solution that needs no active power—just reliable, noise-rejecting clarity on extended-range rigs.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup active or passive, and what does that mean for my wiring?
This is a passive-mount design that requires no active power supply or modification to standard wiring—it integrates directly into any 7-string bridge position designed for passive pickups. Mounting hardware is included for straightforward installation.
What genres and tunings is this pickup best suited for?
It is purpose-built for metal, djent, and drop tunings on 7-string extended-range instruments. It excels at aggressive palm-muted chugging and lead work, and is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
How does the alt.metal Blackouts compare to other high-output metal pickups?
It shares comparable voicing and output character with models like the EMG 81/85, Seymour Duncan JB, and DiMarzio Crunchlab, but is specifically optimized for 7-string extended-range tunings with a focused midrange signature and noise-rejecting ceramic magnet design.
Will this pickup maintain clarity in heavy, detuned drop tunings?
Yes—the articulate midrange response and high-output character are specifically engineered to cut through dense mixes on extended-range instruments while keeping note definition tight, even with heavy palm-muting and sustain.
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. On this item that is roughly $10 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. 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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