Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Neck Matte Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11102-100-B-bpTF
Description
Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Neck Matte Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Neck is a high-output passive humbucker engineered for aggressive modern tones and extended range playing. Designed in collaboration with Trivium's Matt Heafy, this pickup delivers articulate note definition and sustained aggression across the neck position. The matte black finish complements contemporary instrument aesthetics while the robust construction ensures reliable performance in demanding playing scenarios.
Tone & Output Characteristics
This pickup combines Alnico 8 magnets with a 7.92k DC resistance to produce high output with clarity that cuts through dense mix contexts. The neck-position voicing maintains tight low-end definition while preserving articulation in upper frequencies, making it equally capable for lead work and rhythmic precision on stage and in the studio.
Electronics & Installation
The 4-conductor shielded cable enables flexible wiring configurations and minimizes noise interference. Mounting via triangular feet bottom plates ensures compatibility with standard humbucker-routed cavities on modern electric guitars, allowing straightforward installation without modification.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker pickup design
- Alnico 8 magnet construction
- DC Resistance (Neck): 7.92k
- High output for aggressive tones
- 4-conductor shielded cable for wiring flexibility
- Triangular feet bottom plates for standard humbucker routes
- Matte black finish
- Neck position voicing
The Loomis Noumenon Neck delivers the high-output aggression and articulation metal and hard rock players demand from a dependable neck pickup that handles extended range work, tight riffs, and cutting lead tones night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Loomis Noumenon Neck is a high-output passive humbucker voiced for metal, hard rock, and progressive music, delivering articulate note definition and tight low-end punch across the neck position. Designed with Trivium's Matt Heafy, it's built for aggressive modern tones and extended-range playing while maintaining clarity that cuts through dense mixes—ideal for gigging musicians who need reliability in drop tunings and fast, demanding playing styles. Installation is straightforward via triangular feet mounting on standard humbucker routes, and the 4-conductor shielded cable offers flexible wiring options with minimal noise.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ 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?
The Loomis Noumenon Neck excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and extended-range or drop-tuning contexts. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk playing, as its high-output character and aggressive voicing are optimized for modern heavy music.
How does the neck-position voicing differ from a bridge pickup?
This neck-position voicing maintains tight low-end definition while preserving articulation in upper frequencies, making it equally capable for lead work and rhythmic precision without sacrificing the clarity needed to cut through dense mixes.
Will this pickup fit my guitar without modification?
Yes, the triangular feet bottom plates ensure compatibility with standard humbucker-routed cavities on modern electric guitars, allowing straightforward installation without modification.
What makes this pickup different from competing high-output models like the EMG 81/85?
The Loomis Noumenon is a passive humbucker with Alnico 8 magnets and 7.92k DC resistance, delivering high output with sustained articulation and tight low-end clarity while maintaining the natural tonal character of a passive design—different in character from active pickups but equally aggressive and cutting.
What is included and what wiring options does it offer?
The pickup includes a 4-conductor shielded cable that enables flexible wiring configurations and minimizes noise interference, giving you options for series, parallel, or split coil wiring on compatible guitars.
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