Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 7St Black Cover Pickup Set
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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
- 11102-67-MBc-7STR
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 7St Black Cover Pickup Set
The Holcomb SS 7St pickup set is built for 7-string players who need articulate response and clarity across high-gain rigs. This matched pair—the Scarlet neck pickup and Scourge bridge pickup—cuts through dense tunings and heavy distortion while keeping palm-muted passages tight and single-note runs defined. Black covers deliver a clean, professional look on stage or in the studio.
Design & Construction
Both pickups are humbucker-voiced specifically for 7-string instruments, delivering balanced output across all strings without losing clarity in the lower registers. The matched set ensures consistent voicing from neck to bridge, eliminating tonal surprises during performance.
Tone & Performance
The Scarlet neck pickup serves up warm, responsive midrange character for solid rhythm work and singing lead sustain, while the Scourge bridge pickup locks in aggressive attack and precision articulation for fast, demanding passages. Live and in the studio, this combination handles high-gain metal, progressive, and djent work where string separation and definition matter most.
Key Features
- Matched 7-string humbucker set with Scarlet (neck) and Scourge (bridge) pickups
- Black cover finish for refined aesthetic
- Optimized for 7-string extended-range instruments
- High-output bridge pickup for aggressive articulation
- Balanced neck pickup for responsive rhythm and lead tone
- Dual-coil humbucker construction
- Designed for high-gain applications and modern metal genres
- Direct replacement pickup set requiring standard wiring
The Holcomb SS 7St set gives touring and session players the tonal aggression and note clarity needed for modern extended-range work without compromising musical flexibility across tuning styles.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 7St is a matched humbucker pair engineered specifically for 7-string guitars, pairing a warm, articulate Scarlet neck pickup with an aggressive, high-output Scourge bridge pickup. Built for metal, djent, and progressive players who need crystal-clear note definition and tight low-end in high-gain settings, these pickups cut through palm-muted riffs and fast single-note work without sacrificing rhythm tone. The black covers deliver a professional look while the dual-coil design keeps string separation clean across extended tunings.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Djent, Progressive, High-gain Lead Work |
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| Tonal character | Aggressive attack, articulate high-gain response, clear note definition, warm midrange neck, tight lower registers |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Clean Tones (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups right for 7-string guitars, and how do they handle the lower B string?
Yes, the Holcomb SS 7St is designed specifically for extended-range 7-string instruments with balanced output across all strings. The dual-coil humbucker design and high-output bridge pickup are optimized to keep the lower registers tight and defined without muddiness, making them ideal for palm-muted riffs and aggressive playing styles.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
The Holcomb SS 7St excels in metal, djent, progressive, and modern high-gain applications where articulate attack and note definition are critical. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or clean-tone work.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ tonally?
The Scarlet neck pickup delivers warm, responsive midrange character suited for rhythm and lead sustain, while the Scourge bridge pickup provides aggressive attack and clarity for precision articulation and fast single-note passages.
What is included in this set, and what does installation require?
The set includes matched Scarlet (neck) and Scourge (bridge) humbuckers with black covers. They are direct replacement pickups requiring standard wiring and compatible with any instrument that accepts dual-coil humbuckers.
How does this compare to other 7-string metal pickups?
The Holcomb SS 7St is a matched pair from Seymour Duncan engineered to deliver comparable tonal aggression and clarity to models like the EMG 81/85 7-String, DiMarzio Crunchlab 7-String, and Fishman Fluence Modern 7-String, with a focus on balanced voicing and extended-range versatility.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $26 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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