Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS Black Cover Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11102-67-MBc
Description
Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS Black Cover Pickup Set
The Holcomb SS delivers aggressive, high-output tones with surgical clarity across extended-range instruments. This two-piece set pairs the ceramic-magnet Scarlet neck pickup with the Alnico 8–equipped Scourge bridge model, engineered for modern metal, hardcore, and djent applications where articulation and dynamics remain intact at saturation.
Tonal Character & Magnet Configuration
The contrast between ceramic and Alnico 8 magnets creates a balanced frequency response that favors upper midrange clarity and string separation. The Scarlet's ceramic construction delivers presence in the neck position, while the Scourge's Alnico 8 magnet produces a more nuanced, responsive bridge tone that sustains aggressively without losing note definition.
Construction & Availability
Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup set is available in 6, 7, and 8–string configurations to suit standard, extended-range, and baritone instruments. The black cover finish integrates seamlessly with dark finishes and professional aesthetics.
Key Features
- Two-piece humbucker set: Scarlet (neck) and Scourge (bridge)
- Ceramic magnet in neck pickup for presence and articulation
- Alnico 8 magnet in bridge pickup for responsive, sustained output
- Black cover finish
- Made in Santa Barbara, California
- Available in 6-string configuration
- Available in 7-string configuration
- Available in 8-string configuration
- High-output design optimized for modern heavy music
- Humbucker voicing with modern extended-range voicing
The Holcomb SS set excels in instruments built for precision and power, delivering the articulation and sustain required by contemporary metal and progressive music.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS is a high-output humbucker pair engineered for modern metal, djent, and hardcore—pairing a ceramic-magnet Scarlet neck pickup with an Alnico 8 Scourge bridge for aggressive tone that stays articulate even at saturation. Built in Santa Barbara and available in 6-, 7-, and 8-string configs, it delivers surgical clarity and upper-midrange presence without sacrificing string separation or note definition under heavy play. Choose it for extended-range rigs where precision, sustain, and live reliability matter as much as raw power.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Hardcore
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Scarlet neck and Scourge bridge pickups in this set?
The Scarlet uses a ceramic magnet to deliver presence and articulation in the neck position, while the Scourge employs an Alnico 8 magnet for a more nuanced, responsive bridge tone that sustains aggressively without losing note definition. This pairing balances upper-midrange clarity with string separation across the frequency spectrum.
What string configurations does this set support?
The Holcomb SS is available in 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string configurations to fit standard, extended-range, and baritone instruments.
Is this pickup set suitable for genres other than metal?
The Holcomb SS is specifically engineered for metal, djent, progressive, hard rock, and hardcore applications. Its aggressive high-output character and upper-midrange presence make it less suited to jazz, blues, or folk styles.
What skill level do these pickups require?
The Holcomb SS is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who understand high-gain tone shaping and extended-range playing techniques.
How does the black cover finish integrate with guitar aesthetics?
The black cover finish integrates seamlessly with dark guitar finishes and professional stage aesthetics, maintaining a cohesive look across modern instrument designs.
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