Seymour Duncan Sentient 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
- 11102-97-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Sentient Neck Matte Black Pickup
The Sentient neck pickup delivers articulate, balanced response across the frequency spectrum with exceptional clarity in the midrange. Hand-built in the Santa Barbara factory, this Alnico 5 humbucker excels at capturing nuanced dynamics while maintaining tight definition—essential for live performers who need every note to cut through clearly in a full band mix.
Tonal Character & Construction
The Alnico 5 bar magnet paired with a nickel silver bottom plate produces warm yet articulate output with natural harmonic bloom. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring clean, squeal-free performance across all playing dynamics and volumes—critical reliability for touring and stage work.
Wiring & Integration
A 4-conductor shielded cable provides flexibility for multiple wiring configurations, allowing seamless integration into coil-split setups, series/parallel switching, or phase-reverse circuits. This versatility makes the Sentient adaptable to various pickup combinations and control schemes.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 bar magnet for warm, articulate tone
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor shielded cable for multiple wiring options
- DCR (neck): 9.20
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA factory
- Available in 6, 7, and 8-string configurations
- High output Alnico 5 humbucker design
- Matte Black finish
The Sentient neck stands out as a dependable workhorse for gigging musicians demanding articulation without sacrificing warmth or output.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Sentient neck pickup is a hand-built Alnico 5 humbucker engineered for articulate, balanced tone with exceptional midrange clarity and natural harmonic bloom—ideal for intermediate to professional players working in progressive, jazz, and studio contexts. Its vacuum wax-potted construction eliminates feedback while delivering warm yet defined output that excels at capturing nuanced dynamics and note separation in the neck position. The 4-conductor shielded cable supports coil splits, series/parallel switching, and phase-reverse circuits, making it adaptable to virtually any wiring scheme.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Home Recording
Not the best pick for
- – Punk
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Sentient neck pickup different from other Seymour Duncan humbuckers?
The Sentient neck uses an Alnico 5 bar magnet with a nickel silver bottom plate to achieve warm, articulate tone with exceptional midrange clarity and natural harmonic bloom. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, and the 4-conductor shielded cable supports coil splits, series/parallel switching, and phase-reverse circuits for adaptability across different wiring schemes.
Is the Sentient neck pickup suitable for metal and hard rock?
The Sentient neck is optimized for studio sessions, progressive, jazz, and home recording—genres that benefit from its articulate, balanced response and note separation. It is not recommended for punk or thrash metal styles.
What output level and resistance does this pickup have?
The Sentient neck features high output and a DCR (neck) of 9.20 ohms, delivering substantial signal while maintaining clarity and warmth across the frequency spectrum.
What string configurations are available?
The Sentient neck is available in 6, 7, and 8-string configurations to match your instrument's specifications.
Does the 4-conductor cable support coil splitting?
Yes, the 4-conductor shielded cable provides flexibility for coil splits, series/parallel switching, and phase-reverse circuits, making it adaptable to multiple wiring configurations and control schemes.
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