Seymour Duncan M Holcomb Alpha Neck Matte Black Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-61-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Alpha Neck Matte Black Pickup
The Mark Holcomb Alpha Neck pickup delivers a focused, articulate voice tailored for modern extended-range playing. Designed by the Trivium guitarist himself, this neck-position pickup balances clarity and sustain without sacrificing the harmonic complexity needed for complex riff work and lead playing on stage.
Design & Construction
Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup employs a 4-conductor wiring configuration for maximum flexibility in coil-splitting and wiring options. The Alnico 5 Bar magnet paired with wax potting ensures controlled feedback and consistent performance across dynamic playing styles—critical for gigging musicians who need predictable tone night after night.
Tone & Output Characteristics
A DCR of 8.02 positions this neck pickup in the moderate-output range, providing clean articulation and note separation ideal for complex chording and single-note work. The wound-on-original-Leesona-machine construction guarantees precision winding that translates to even frequency response and the reliability gigging players depend on.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 Bar magnet
- Wax potted for controlled feedback
- 4-conductor wiring
- DCR: 8.02
- Wound on original Leesona machine
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Neck position configuration
- Matte black finish
The Mark Holcomb Alpha Neck represents purposeful engineering for players who demand precision and clarity in a neck-position humbucker—a dependable choice for live work and studio tracking alike.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Alpha Neck is a handcrafted humbucker designed for extended-range and modern metal playing, delivering articulate note separation and controlled feedback without excessive output that clouds complex riffing. Built with Alnico 5 magnets, wax potting, and precision Leesona-machine winding in Santa Barbara, it handles dynamic playing across progressive and studio work with harmonic clarity. Choose this neck pickup if you need a focused, reliable voice that cuts through dense chord voicings and sustains clean single-note lines without feedback issues.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar types and string counts is this pickup designed for?
The Mark Holcomb Alpha Neck is engineered for extended-range instruments and modern metal guitars. It fits standard neck-position humbucker cavities and works across 6-string, 7-string, 8-string, and other extended configurations favored in progressive and metal genres.
How does this pickup compare to the Seymour Duncan Pegasus Neck?
Both are Seymour Duncan offerings for modern metal, but the Mark Holcomb Alpha is designed specifically by the Trivium guitarist for focused articulation and harmonic complexity, while the Pegasus serves a slightly different tonal palette. The Alpha's moderate output and Alnico 5 magnet emphasize clarity over aggression.
Will this pickup work for blues or jazz?
This pickup is optimized for metal, progressive, and extended-range styles where articulation and note separation are critical. Its focused, modern voice is not designed for the warm, singing tones preferred in blues and jazz playing.
What does the 4-conductor wiring give me?
Four-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring options, allowing you to reshape the pickup's voice in the studio or live without swapping hardware. This flexibility is valuable for tracking multiple tones from one instrument.
What is the DCR reading and what does it mean for my tone?
The DCR is 8.02 ohms, which positions this as a moderate-output neck pickup. Lower output preserves articulation and clarity in complex chord work and single-note passages, reducing muddiness when used in extended-range guitars.
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