Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts Humbucker Bridge Black 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
- 11106-151-B
Description
Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts Humbucker Bridge Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts bridge humbucker delivers the aggressive, articulate output that modern metal and hard rock players need on stage. This active humbucker cuts through dense amp saturation while maintaining note definition across the fretboard, making it reliable for precision and power in high-gain applications where every note needs to punch through the mix.
Tone & Electronics
Built as an active humbucker with a ceramic magnet, this bridge pickup generates exceptional output with remarkably low noise—a critical advantage in heavily distorted contexts where hum and hiss can quickly become problematic during live performance. The broad frequency range ensures both tight low-end response and articulate high-end detail, preventing the muddiness that passive pickups often struggle with at high gain levels.
Build & Specifications
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan, this pickup ships with a complete electronics package including pots, installation hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wire—everything needed for a full system installation. The passive mount configuration integrates seamlessly into standard 6-string guitar cavities.
Key Features
- Active humbucker design for high-output, noise-free performance
- Ceramic magnet material for aggressive, defined tone
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Passive mount configuration for 6-string guitars
- Exceptionally quiet output with broad frequency range
- Includes complete electronics package: pots, hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wire
- Bridge position humbucker
- Black finish
- Clean, articulate output maintained across high-gain applications
The alt.metal Blackouts is engineered for gigging musicians who demand both raw power and note clarity without compromise.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts is an active bridge humbucker engineered for metal and hard rock, delivering high-output aggression with exceptional clarity and low noise—critical assets when heavy distortion threatens to muddy your tone. Hand-built in California and packed with a complete electronics suite, it cuts through dense saturation while keeping every note defined across drop tunings and high-gain rigs. Choose this if you need a bridge pickup that refuses to get lost in the mix, whether you're playing djent, progressive metal, or any style where articulation under extreme gain is non-negotiable.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the box with this pickup?
The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts ships with a complete electronics package including pots, installation hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wire—everything you need for full system installation.
Is this pickup suitable for drop tunings and extreme gain?
Yes, this active humbucker is specifically designed for metal, hard rock, and djent applications, including drop tunings. The ceramic magnet and active design deliver a tight low end and broad frequency range that prevents muddiness even at extreme gain levels.
Will this pickup work in standard 6-string guitar cavities?
Yes, the passive mount configuration integrates seamlessly into standard 6-string guitar cavities and is designed for bridge position installation.
How does this compare to other high-output metal pickups?
The alt.metal Blackouts is an active design that combines high output with remarkably low noise and broad frequency response, making it comparable to other professional-grade active humbuckers like the EMG 81/85 and Fishman Fluence Modern, but purpose-built for the metal and djent aesthetic.
Why choose an active pickup over passive for metal?
Active pickups generate higher output and lower noise than passive designs, which is critical in heavily distorted contexts where hum and hiss become problematic; the Blackouts maintains note definition and clarity across the fretboard even at extreme saturation levels.
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