Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Gold Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
In stock
- SKU
- 11102-101-Gc-bpTF
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Gold Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Gold cuts through a live mix with articulate, controlled aggression and remarkable clarity at any gain level. Designed in collaboration with Fredrik Åkesson and hand-wound in Santa Barbara, this passive humbucker balances precision note definition with the thick, punchy output that keeps your stage tone locked in tight. The bridge position voice stays defined and present without losing harmonic richness, even in dense band situations.
Design & Construction
Hand-wound and pre-wax potted construction ensures consistent performance and durability across the coil. The triangular feet bottom plate fits standard humbucker routing, making installation straightforward on most instruments. A 4-conductor shielded cable provides flexible wiring options and noise rejection.
Tone & Performance Characteristics
Alnico 8 magnets deliver a focused, responsive tone with excellent string-to-string definition and fast transient response. The 12.66 kOhm DC resistance generates substantial output while maintaining articulation—aggressive enough for high-gain work yet responsive enough to track your pick attack and dynamics. Coil-splitting and phase-reversal capabilities expand your sonic palette from full humbucker thickness to single-coil character, keeping your rig versatile night to night.
Key Features
- Magnet Material: Alnico 8
- DC Resistance (Bridge): 12.66 kOhm
- Pickup Type: Passive humbucker
- Wiring: 4-conductor shielded cable
- Coil Construction: Hand-wound and pre-wax potted
- Mounting: Triangular feet bottom plates for standard humbucker routes
- Coil-splitting capable for tonal versatility
- Phase-reversal capable for creative soundscaping
- Manufactured: Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
This pickup combines meticulous hand-crafted construction with sophisticated magnetic design to deliver professional-grade clarity and aggression in a bridge position.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Gold is a hand-wound, high-output humbucker built for metal and progressive players who demand articulate, cutting tone even at extreme gain levels. Designed with Fredrik Åkesson and crafted in Santa Barbara, it delivers thick punchy response with fast transient attack and string-to-string clarity that won't disappear in a dense mix. The 4-conductor wiring supports coil-splitting and phase-reversal, giving you tonal range from full aggression to refined single-coil character on a single guitar.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Progressive, Hard Rock, Studio Sessions, Extended Range |
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| Tonal character | Articulate cleans, thick punchy output, focused responsive tone, fast transient response, high-gain clarity |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the DC resistance and output level of this pickup?
The bridge position has 12.66 kOhm DC resistance, generating substantial output suitable for high-gain applications while maintaining articulation and sensitivity to picking dynamics.
Does this pickup fit my guitar's standard humbucker cavity?
Yes. The triangular feet bottom plate is designed for standard humbucker routing, making installation straightforward on most instruments without routing modifications.
What tonal options does the 4-conductor wiring give me?
The shielded 4-conductor cable supports both coil-splitting (for single-coil character) and phase-reversal capabilities, letting you expand from full humbucker thickness to refined single-coil tones.
Is this pickup suitable for jazz and blues playing?
This pickup is optimized for metal, progressive, and hard rock applications. Its high-gain clarity and punchy character are not designed for the smooth, warm voicings typical of jazz and blues genres.
Where and how is this pickup made?
It is hand-wound and pre-wax potted in Santa Barbara, California, using Alnico 8 magnets and meticulous coil construction to ensure consistent performance and durability.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $12 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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