Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Reverse Zebra TB Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11103-101-RZ-bpTF
Description
Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge Reverse Zebra Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge is a hand-wound humbucker engineered for aggressive, articulate high-gain tones with clarity that cuts through dense mixes. This pickup delivers the signature responsiveness favored by modern metal and progressive players who demand definition without sacrificing output. The Reverse Zebra coil finish provides both aesthetic contrast and the sonic character associated with Seymour Duncan's refined winding techniques.
Tone & Output Characteristics
Built around an Alnico 8 magnet, this bridge pickup produces aggressive midrange punch and tight low-end definition ideal for palm-muted rhythms and lead articulation. The 12.66k ohms DCR delivers substantial output suitable for high-gain applications while maintaining clarity and string separation even at extreme saturation levels. On stage, this pickup maintains articulation and note definition in full band contexts, cutting through without muddiness or loss of pick attack.
Construction & Wiring
Each coil is hand-wound and pre-wax potted in Santa Barbara, California, ensuring consistent quality and microphonic feedback elimination for reliable live performance. The four-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and phase-reversal mod compatibility, allowing players to expand the pickup's tonal range beyond its stock voice and adapt to different venues and mixing scenarios.
Key Features
- Type: Humbucker bridge pickup
- Magnet: Alnico 8
- DCR (Bridge): 12.66k ohms
- Hand-wound coils with pre-wax potting
- Four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting and phase-reversal
- P-mount route compatible
- Reverse Zebra coil finish
- Hand-made in Santa Barbara, California
- One-year manufacturer warranty
This pickup represents Seymour Duncan's commitment to articulate high-output performance, combining aggressive tone with versatile wiring options for gigging and touring musicians who need precision, power, and road-tested reliability.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Bridge is a hand-wound Alnico 8 humbucker built for aggressive, articulate high-gain tones that cut through dense mixes without losing string definition. It delivers punchy midrange and tight low-end control ideal for palm-muted metal rhythms and progressive lead work, with 12.66k ohms of output and four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting and phase-reversal mods. Choose this pickup if you're chasing clarity and articulation at extreme saturation levels and want a workhorse bridge voice that keeps your playing sharp and responsive.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Hard Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The Loomis Noumenon excels in metal, progressive, djent, and hard rock applications where aggressive articulation and high output are priorities. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles that require softer, more dynamic response.
What makes this pickup different from other high-output bridge pickups like the EMG 81 or JB?
The Loomis Noumenon combines hand-wound coils with an Alnico 8 magnet for a character that prioritizes clarity and string separation through saturation, while four-conductor wiring allows coil-splitting and phase-reversal modifications to expand its tonal range beyond stock voicing.
Is this pickup compatible with coil-splitting and other modifications?
Yes, the four-conductor wiring supports both coil-splitting and phase-reversal mods, and the pickup is P-mount route compatible, giving you flexibility to customize its voice.
Where is this pickup made and how is it constructed?
Each coil is hand-wound and pre-wax potted in Santa Barbara, California, ensuring consistent quality and eliminating microphonic feedback for reliable high-gain performance.
What is the output level and will it work with high-gain amplifiers?
The bridge pickup delivers 12.66k ohms DCR, providing substantial output suitable for high-gain applications while maintaining clarity and articulation even at extreme saturation levels.
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