Seymour Duncan Holcomb Scarlet Neck 8St Matte Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Scarlet Neck 8-String Pickup – Matte Black

The Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Scarlet Neck is a ceramic-magnet neck pickup engineered for 8-string extended-range instruments, delivering the articulate, controlled output that heavier tunings demand. On stage or in the studio, this pickup translates pick attack and harmonic detail across the full frequency spectrum of lower-tuned strings without losing definition. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, it's made for players who need precision—whether you're tracking clean tones or pushing moderate gain.

Tone & Output Character

The 7.56k DCR ceramic-magnet design keeps this neck pickup articulate in the midrange while maintaining controlled sustain—crucial for extended-range tunings where clarity cuts through the mix. Output level is dialed in for neck-position balance: enough presence to hold its own, but measured enough that high-gain tones stay defined and punchy rather than muddy.

Construction & Integration

A 4-conductor shielded cable keeps your signal path clean from the pickup to the wiring harness, critical in longer cable runs or venues with high RF interference. Handcrafted construction means consistent magnet alignment and coil tension every time—the foundation of tonal stability and the long-term reliability you need on the road.

Key Features

• 8-string humbucking neck-position pickup
• Ceramic magnet construction
• DCR (DC Resistance): 7.56k
• 4-conductor shielded cable included
• Matte Black cover finish
• Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
• Calibrated for clean and mid-gain applications
• Extended-range 8-string design

The Mark Holcomb Scarlet Neck stands as a proven choice for 8-string players who value balanced tone and the kind of consistent craftsmanship you can depend on night after night.