Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 8St Matte Black Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11102-67-B-8STR
Description
Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 8-String Pickup Set – Matte Black
The Holcomb SS pickup set delivers aggressive articulation and controlled low-end response tailored for modern 8-string extended-range guitars. These humbuckers combine ceramic and Alnico magnets to cut through dense tunings while maintaining note clarity across high-gain and clean applications. Built in Santa Barbara by Seymour Duncan, this set addresses the specific tonal demands of progressive metal and djent styles.
Tonal Character & Magnet Configuration
The Scarlet neck pickup uses a ceramic magnet calibrated for definition in clean and mid-gain contexts, delivering balanced articulation without muddiness. The Scourge bridge pickup pairs an Alnico 8 magnet with a focused mid-range presence and tight bass response, preventing bloat in heavily distorted palm-mutes and rapid picking passages.
On Stage & In the Studio
This is a complete matched set designed specifically for 8-string guitars in standard humbucker spacing. Both pickups feature coil-splitting capability, allowing independent voicing of each pickup for tonal flexibility during performance—dial in your neck tone for solos, switch the bridge for rhythm work, all without rewiring between sets.
Key Features
- Scarlet neck pickup with ceramic magnet
- Scourge bridge pickup with Alnico 8 magnet
- Designed for 8-string guitar configuration
- Coil-splitting capability on both pickups
- Calibrated for clean and mid-gain applications (neck)
- Low-end focused design with controlled mid-range (bridge)
- Humbucker-style construction
- Made in Santa Barbara, California
- Matte black finish
The Holcomb SS set excels in aggressive playing contexts where clarity and controlled dynamics matter as much as output.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS is a matched 8-string humbucker set engineered for metal, djent, and progressive styles—delivering aggressive articulation, tight bass response, and cut-through presence across heavy drop tunings. The Scarlet neck pickup handles clean and mid-gain tones with definition, while the Scourge bridge pickup pairs an Alnico 8 magnet with focused midrange to prevent bloat during palm-mutes and fast picking. Coil-splitting on both pickups gives you tonal flexibility without rewiring, and the set is built in Santa Barbara to handle the demands of modern extended-range playing.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Holcomb SS different from other 8-string pickups?
The Holcomb SS uses a ceramic magnet in the Scarlet neck pickup for clean and mid-gain definition, paired with an Alnico 8 magnet in the Scourge bridge pickup for controlled midrange and tight bass response. This combination is specifically calibrated to cut through heavy drop tunings while maintaining note clarity and preventing bloat during high-gain play and palm-mutes.
Are these pickups good for styles outside of metal?
The Holcomb SS is designed primarily for metal, djent, progressive, and extended-range styles. Their aggressive articulation and tight low-end focus make them less suited to jazz, blues, and folk applications where warmer, more open tone is typically preferred.
Do these pickups require rewiring for different tones?
No—both the Scarlet neck and Scourge bridge pickups feature coil-splitting capability, allowing you to voice each pickup independently for tonal flexibility without any rewiring.
What is included in this set?
This is a complete matched pair: the Scarlet neck pickup with ceramic magnet and the Scourge bridge pickup with Alnico 8 magnet, both designed for standard humbucker spacing on 8-string guitars. Both include coil-splitting wiring.
Are these pickups made by Seymour Duncan?
Yes—the Holcomb SS set is designed and built in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan.
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