Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String Passive Mount Neck Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11106-150-P-Blk-7str
Description
Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String Passive Mount Neck Pickup
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts neck pickup cuts through extended-range 7-string tunings with articulate clarity and controlled aggression. This active humbucker design tracks fast, complex riff work with precision while maintaining the sustain and definition that modern metal and progressive players expect from a workhorse neck position.
Tone & Electronics
Built with an Alnico 5 magnet, this neck pickup responds instantly to pick attack and finger dynamics while maintaining a defined midrange—essential for soloing and tight rhythm work in high-gain rigs. The active design delivers consistent output and eliminates noise across all string gauges and tunings, so your palm mutes stay articulate and your cleans stay clear even at lower frequencies.
Design & Build
Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, this pickup arrives as a complete, ready-to-wire system: potentiometers, mounting hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and all wiring harness. The passive soapbar mount configuration fits modern 7-string guitar cavities without routing or modification—critical for players who need reliability night after night.
Key Features
- Active humbucker design for controlled output and low noise
- Alnico 5 magnet in neck position
- Passive soapbar mount configuration for 7-string guitars
- Complete installation package included: pots, hardware, and wiring
- Quick-connector cables for simplified assembly
- Battery clip and output jack supplied
- Capacitor included for tone shaping
- Made in Santa Barbara, California, USA
This pickup delivers the precision tracking and articulate punch that extended-range players rely on, backed by Seymour Duncan's build quality and a complete installation package that gets you stage-ready.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts 7-String Neck Pickup is an active humbucker engineered for articulate, controlled aggression on extended-range guitars tuned low. Built with an Alnico 5 magnet and designed in Santa Barbara, it cuts through dense Drop tunings with tight definition and low noise, making it ideal for metal and progressive players who need precision tracking without sacrificing clarity. The complete installation package—pots, wiring, quick-connector cables, and battery clip included—gets you stage-ready without extra shopping.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tunings and genres is this pickup best suited for?
This pickup excels in metal and progressive styles on 7-string guitars, particularly in Drop tunings and lower extended ranges where articulate tracking and defined midrange are essential. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
What comes in the box?
The complete installation package includes potentiometers, mounting hardware, quick-connector cables, a capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wiring—everything needed to install and wire the pickup.
Is this pickup active or passive, and what does that mean for my setup?
This is an active humbucker design with a passive soapbar mount configuration. Active means it requires a battery for consistent output and low noise; the passive mount means it integrates directly into standard 7-string guitar cavities without modification.
How does this compare to other extended-range pickups like the EMG 81/85 or Fishman Fluence Modern?
The alt.metal Blackouts sits in the same professional-grade category as the EMG 81/85 and Fishman Fluence Modern, all engineered for tight, articulate tone in high-gain and extended-range contexts. The Seymour Duncan uses an Alnico 5 magnet for balanced responsiveness and defined midrange, while offering a complete installation package included in the box.
Can I install this myself, or do I need a tech?
The pickup ships with all necessary hardware, potentiometers, wiring, and quick-connector cables designed for simplified assembly. Intermediate to advanced players comfortable with soldering and wiring can install it; professional installation is recommended if you're new to electronics.
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