Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Reverse Zebra 7 str Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-101-RZ-7str-bpTF
Description
Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Reverse Zebra 7-String Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon is a high-output bridge pickup engineered for extended-range 7-string guitars, delivering aggressive articulation and tight low-end response without muddiness. Designed in collaboration with Trivium's Matt Heafy, this pickup excels in modern metal and progressive contexts where clarity and sustain matter as much as raw power. The Reverse Zebra cover finish combines visual contrast with proven electromagnetic characteristics.
Design & Specifications
Hand-wound coils with pre-wax potting ensure consistent performance and reduce microphonic feedback across the high-output range. The Alnico 5 magnet structure provides a balanced frequency response that maintains note definition even at high gain, critical for seven-string instruments where string tension and spacing differ significantly from six-string designs. Four-conductor wiring unlocks coil-splitting and phase-reversal capabilities for tonal flexibility beyond the standard bridge position sound.
Construction & Mounting
Standard humbucker routing compatibility with triangular feet bottom plates ensures straightforward installation in most 7-string guitar cavities. Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California by Seymour Duncan's team, this pickup reflects the company's commitment to domestic production standards and quality control.
Key Features
- High-output bridge pickup optimized for 7-string guitars
- Alnico 5 magnet for balanced articulation and sustain
- Hand-wound coils with pre-wax potting
- Four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting and phase-reversal
- Reverse Zebra cover finish
- Standard humbucker routing compatibility
- Triangular feet bottom plates included
- Manufactured in Santa Barbara, California
This pickup delivers focused, modern aggression without sacrificing the note separation serious players demand from their extended-range instruments.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon is a high-output 7-string bridge pickup engineered for metal and progressive rock, delivering tight low-end articulation and sustained clarity even under high gain without feedback. Built hand-wound with Alnico 5 magnets and four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting, it keeps every note defined across the wider string spacing of a seven-string—ideal for gigging players and session musicians pushing aggressive tunings and demanding tonal precision. Choose it for a bridge pickup that holds its own in drop-tuned heaviness while keeping each note sharp and separated on stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Modern Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
This pickup is engineered for metal, progressive rock, and modern rock, especially in drop tunings and extended-range contexts. It excels where clarity and sustain are as critical as raw power; it is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk playing.
What does the four-conductor wiring allow me to do?
Four-conductor wiring unlocks coil-splitting and phase-reversal capabilities, giving you tonal flexibility beyond the standard bridge-position sound for more versatile recording and live tone-shaping.
Is this pickup designed specifically for 7-string guitars?
Yes—it is engineered for 7-string instruments where string tension and spacing differ from six-string designs. The Alnico 5 magnet and high-output design maintain note definition across the wider string spacing typical of extended-range guitars.
Will this pickup fit my guitar without modification?
This pickup uses standard humbucker routing with triangular feet bottom plates, ensuring straightforward installation in most 7-string guitar cavities. Verify your guitar has standard humbucker spacing and cavity depth before purchasing.
How does hand-winding and pre-wax potting affect performance?
Hand-wound coils with pre-wax potting reduce microphonic feedback across the high-output range and ensure consistent performance, critical for maintaining clarity at high gain.
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. 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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