Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Blackout 7-String Pickup Set (Passive Mount, Black)
The Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Blackout set delivers aggressive, articulate response optimized for tracking and mixing extended-range 7-string instruments in high-gain sessions. Designed in collaboration with Synyster Gates’ touring counterpart, these pickups combine punchy midrange attack with controlled low-end clarity, ensuring tight articulation during recording and defined separation in dense mixes—essential for progressive metal and djent production.
Magnet Configuration & Tonal Character
The bridge humbucker employs an Alnico 5 bar magnet with steel pole pieces, engineered for high-output capture with pronounced midrange response and strong pick definition that translates clearly to multitrack recordings. The neck pickup uses Alnico 5 rod magnets at each pole, providing balanced clarity and articulation across the lower register without sacrificing sustain—crucial for capturing nuance in layered rhythm and lead arrangements.
Studio Integration & Setup
Both pickups feature black brushed nickel covers for a professional appearance while maintaining consistent signal path integrity throughout your session. The passive mount configuration eliminates the need for active circuitry or external power, allowing direct integration into standard 7-string wiring schemes and reducing potential noise sources in your recording chain.
Key Features
- 7-string humbucker 2-piece pickup set
- Active 7-string humbucking design
- Bridge: Alnico 5 bar magnet with steel pole pieces
- Neck: Alnico 5 rod magnets per pole
- Passive mount configuration
- High-output bridge humbucker
- Pronounced midrange response
- Strong pick attack characteristics
- Black brushed nickel covers
- Extended-range 7-string compatibility
This set captures the articulate, high-gain response essential for modern metal production while maintaining the tonal clarity and definition required for complex extended-range composition and arrangement work.
