Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Gold Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-101-Gc-bpTF
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.
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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
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
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?
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 $12 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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