Seymour Duncan Distortion Pickups for Guitar

If your guitar needs more bite for the stage, the Distortion line is where Seymour Duncan goes for high-gain voicing. A swap is one of the most direct upgrades you can make to a gigging guitar, because it changes how the instrument responds under your hands without changing the guitar you already know. The family covers the usual spots: SH-6n for the neck, SH-6b for the bridge, and the TB-6 Trembucker for guitars with a tremolo-style bridge.

The look is part of the appeal for players and collectors. Black and white bobbins are on offer, along with zebra and reverse zebra, and the Trembucker also comes in a gold cover. Anyone modding a build can choose the Distortion Mayhem set, which covers both the SH-6n and SH-6b positions together. Seven-string players get a dedicated Distortion bridge model as well.

LV Guitars stocks the range from about $99 to $198, so there is a way in whether you are refreshing a single position or re-voicing a whole guitar. Match the model to your pickup position and bridge type, then pick the finish that suits the guitar.