Seymour Duncan Holcomb SS Black Cover Pickup Set

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.