Seymour Duncan Black Winter set 8-String Pickup

Seymour Duncan Black Winter 8-String Pickup Set

The Black Winter set delivers articulate, high-output aggression tailored for extended-range instruments. Designed for 8-string guitars, these pickups combine aggressive midrange presence with controlled low-end response, making them ideal for modern metal, djent, and progressive applications where clarity matters as much as punch.

Tone & Frequency Response

Each pickup is tuned with distinct resonant peaks—6.35 kHz at the neck and 6.68 kHz at the bridge—to preserve articulation across the extended lower register. The 6/6/6 EQ curve (treble/midrange/bass) balances presence without sacrificing note definition, critical for extended-range tunings where mud is the enemy on stage.

Construction & Reliability

Hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, CA, these pickups use three large ceramic magnets and vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback and squeal—essential for live performance stability. The 4-conductor wiring supports series, parallel, and split configurations for tonal flexibility without compromising road durability.

Key Features

• DC Resistance: 13.00 kΩ (neck), 16.60 kΩ (bridge)
• Resonant Peak: 6.35 kHz (neck), 6.68 kHz (bridge)
• Equalization: 6/6/6 (Treble/Midrange/Bass)
• 4-Conductor wiring
• Humbucker type
• Passive system
• Three large ceramic magnets
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
• Hand made in Santa Barbara, CA
• Black color

The Black Winter set combines high output with surgical frequency control, delivering the clarity and aggression required in modern extended-range playing on stage and in the studio.