Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 8St White 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-W-8STR
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 8-String White Pickup Set
Mark Holcomb's signature Holcomb SS pickups deliver articulate, high-output performance engineered specifically for 8-string extended-range instruments. These pickups maintain clarity across complex chord voicings and fast passages while providing the aggressive attack modern metal and progressive players demand. The white finish complements both dark and bright instrument aesthetics.
Tone & Output Character
The Holcomb SS set produces punchy, defined midrange response with controlled bass and articulate treble, cutting through a dense mix without muddiness on stage. High output levels drive amplifiers into saturation readily, making these pickups well-suited to drop tunings and heavy rhythmic material on 8-string platforms—essential for gigging musicians who need consistency across venues and soundchecks.
Construction & Reliability
Built with professional-grade materials and Seymour Duncan's precision winding standards, these pickups integrate seamlessly into 8-string guitar electronics and hold up to the demands of regular gigging. Four-conductor wiring enables series, parallel, and split configurations for tonal flexibility across your instrument's switching options.
Key Features
- Signature design by Mark Holcomb
- Configured for 8-string extended-range guitars
- High-output ceramic magnet construction
- Articulate midrange-focused frequency response
- Four-conductor wiring for switching versatility
- White finish
- Complete neck and bridge pickup set
- Aggressive attack suited to metal and progressive styles
The Holcomb SS set represents Seymour Duncan's collaboration with a demanding modern player, delivering road-tested pickup tone for 8-string instruments that works night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS 8-String White Pickup Set is Mark Holcomb's signature high-output pickup pair engineered specifically for 8-string guitars, delivering punchy midrange, controlled bass, and articulate treble that cuts through complex chord voicings and fast metal passages without muddiness. Built on professional-grade ceramic magnets with four-conductor wiring for tonal flexibility, these pickups excel in drop tunings and aggressive playing styles where clarity and defined attack matter most. Choose them if you're pushing an 8-string into modern metal and progressive territory and need pickups that stay articulate even when the tuning goes low.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 8-String configuration mean for this pickup set?
This set is specifically wound and voiced for 8-string extended-range guitars, maintaining clarity and articulation across the wider frequency range and lower tunings those instruments produce. The pickups are engineered to handle drop tunings without losing definition or becoming muddy.
Can I use these pickups in a 6-string or 7-string guitar?
These pickups are optimized for 8-string instruments; using them in narrower extended-range platforms or standard 6-strings will not deliver the intended tone and may cause compatibility issues with your instrument's electronics routing.
What does four-conductor wiring allow me to do?
Four-conductor wiring enables you to wire each pickup in series, parallel, or split configurations, giving you tonal switching flexibility if your guitar's control scheme supports those options.
Are these pickups suitable for jazz or blues playing?
No—the Holcomb SS set is designed specifically for metal, progressive, and extended-range playing where aggressive attack and high output are priorities; the tone profile does not suit jazz or blues styles.
What comes in the set?
The complete Holcomb SS set includes both neck and bridge pickups in white finish, with all wiring and hardware needed for installation into a compatible 8-string guitar.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $23 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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