Seymour Duncan Alt.Metal Blackout Humbucker Neck Pickup (Black)

Unleash the crushing power of alternative metal with the active alt.metal Blackout® pickups, engineered specifically for the intricate, heavy riffs that define the genre. These pickups maintain the massive crunch that made the original Blackouts® legendary, whilst enhancing low-end tightness and refining the top-end for added cut without unwanted harshness. Perfect for lower tunings, they capture that disastrous roar of alternative metal guitar tones that cuts through any mix.

The bridge pickup retains all the energy and output you expect from Blackouts® whilst emphasising the percussive quality essential for palm-muted passages. Meanwhile, the neck pickup ensures pristine clean tones that seamlessly transition to aggressive mids with increased sustain when you crank up the gain. This combination provides the versatility needed for modern alternative metal playing styles.

Installation is straightforward with the complete hardware package included: pots, hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip and wire. If your guitar already features active pickups with quick-connector cables, simply unplug the old pickups and connect your new alt.metal Blackouts®. Available in passive mount for 6-string guitars and both passive and active soapbar configurations for 7-string models.

These pickups stand out for their exceptional quietness and cleanliness, maintaining more of your guitar’s natural character than typical active pickups. They produce richer harmonics across a broad frequency range, making them ideal for players seeking that crushing alternative metal power without sacrificing tonal complexity.