Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Sentient Rail 7-String Matte Black Pickup Set
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- 11105-98-B-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Sentient Rail 7-String Matte Black Pickup Set
This Nazgûl/Sentient Rail set delivers aggressive high-output performance paired with articulate, responsive neck-position clarity—a pairing engineered specifically for extended-range 7-string instruments. The rail-style design provides consistent output across the entire string width, eliminating dead spots and ensuring balanced response whether driving heavy riffs or executing precise lead work. Hand-built in Santa Barbara by Seymour Duncan, these pickups combine traditional humbucker character with modern high-output construction.
Tone & Output Character
The Nazgûl bridge pickup (16.24k DCR) delivers the aggressive, punchy output that defines modern metal and hard rock applications, while the Sentient neck pickup (9.12k DCR) maintains clarity and articulation without sacrificing body or presence. Alnico 8 bar magnets provide strong magnetic pull and dynamic response, ensuring note definition remains intact at high gain.
Construction & Specifications
Vacuum wax-potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures long-term reliability on the road, while the 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring options for your specific guitar setup. Rail-style design across both pickups guarantees consistent pickup response across all seven strings with no string-to-string output variation, critical for tight live performance and studio tracking.
Key Features
- Dual Passive 7-String Humbucker Set (Nazgûl bridge + Sentient neck)
- Rail-style pickup design
- Nazgûl bridge DCR: 16.24k
- Sentient neck DCR: 9.12k
- Alnico 8 bar magnets
- Vacuum wax-potted construction
- 4-conductor lead wire
- Nazgûl Rails bridge dimensions: ~4.5″ × 1.5″
- Sentient Rails neck dimensions: ~3.94″ × 1.5″
- Packaged dimensions: 6″ × 5″ × 2″
- Matte Black finish
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
This pairing balances output punch with articulate tracking, making it a dependable choice for extended-range applications that demand both aggression and definition in live and studio settings.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Sentient Rail 7-String set pairs an aggressive 16.24k bridge pickup with a balanced 9.12k neck pickup, engineered specifically for 7-string guitars to eliminate dead spots and deliver punch without feedback. Built in Santa Barbara with Alnico 8 magnets and rail-style design, these hand-wired pickups lock in tight articulation and dynamic response—essential for metal, djent, and hard rock players who need reliable high-output performance at high gain. The vacuum wax-potted construction and 4-conductor wiring make them a road-ready choice for gigging and session work on extended-range instruments.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups designed specifically for 7-string guitars?
Yes. The rail-style design was engineered to provide consistent output across all seven strings with no dead spots or output variation string-to-string, making them optimized for extended-range instruments.
What is the output difference between the Nazgûl bridge and Sentient neck pickup?
The Nazgûl bridge has a 16.24k DCR for aggressive, punchy tone, while the Sentient neck has a 9.12k DCR to maintain clarity and articulation without sacrificing body or presence.
Will these pickups handle high-gain settings without feedback?
Yes. Alnico 8 bar magnets provide strong magnetic pull and dynamic response, while vacuum wax-potting eliminates microphonic feedback even at high gain levels.
What genres are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups excel in metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
Do these pickups come with flexible wiring options?
Yes. The 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring options for your specific guitar setup and setup preferences.
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