Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 8St Black Cover Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 8St Black Cover Pickup Set

The Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 8-string humbucker set delivers the focused articulation and controlled aggression that extended-range players demand. Built in Santa Barbara with a dual-magnet design, this set pairs ceramic and Alnico 8 construction to maintain clarity through drop tunings and high-gain applications without losing definition in clean tones.

Magnet Configuration & Output Character

The neck pickup employs a ceramic magnet with output tuned for note definition in both clean and mid-gain settings, while the bridge Scourge pickup features an Alnico 8 magnet for enhanced harmonic complexity and dynamic response. This asymmetrical magnet pairing allows tight low-end articulation without sacrificing upper-midrange presence—critical for sitting in a mix on stage.

Design & Wiring Versatility

Both pickups support coil splitting, giving you access to single-coil tones from a humbucker platform—essential on 8-string instruments where tonal flexibility across different tuning systems and performance contexts is critical. The black cover finish maintains a professional appearance while shielding the coils in noise-prone environments and live venues.

Key Features

• 8-string humbucker configuration (neck and bridge pair)
• Neck pickup: ceramic magnet with calibrated output for clean and mid-gain clarity
• Bridge pickup: Alnico 8 magnet for dynamic response and harmonic complexity
• Coil-splitting capability on both pickups
• Designed specifically for extended-range instruments and drop tunings
• Black cover finish
• Made in Santa Barbara, California
• Matched set for consistent tonal balance across neck and bridge positions

Onstage reliability and tonal clarity under pressure—this pickup set delivers both on 8-string platforms where articulation and extended frequency response drive your performance.