The Seymour Duncan Distortion Active Mount Humbucker is a high-output passive pickup engineered for extended-range metal and hard rock players. Originally designed as the SH-6, this bridge-position humbucker pairs a ceramic magnet with overwound coils to produce aggressive midrange bite and crushing low-end response. The 7-string variant maintains the same core voicing while extending tonal range for down-tuned and baritone applications, making it a go-to choice for players who demand clarity under extreme gain.
DC resistance measures 19.5k ohms, substantially higher than vintage-output designs, which drives preamps and tube stages into natural saturation with authority. The ceramic magnet contributes to tight bass response and pronounced treble articulation, even when palm-muting through heavily distorted amplifier channels. Four-conductor shielded cable allows for coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring configurations. Active mount construction ensures drop-in compatibility with EMG and other active pickup routings, while maintaining entirely passive operation without requiring battery power.
Features
- Bridge position passive humbucker with active mount footprint and routing
- 19.5k ohm DC resistance for high-output performance and amp saturation
- Ceramic magnet delivers tight low-end response and searing treble articulation
- Four-conductor shielded cable enables coil-split and series/parallel wiring options
- 7-string configuration extends tonal range for down-tuned and baritone guitars
- Passive circuitry requires no battery or external power source
- Designed and manufactured in the USA with precision-wound coils
- Black cover finish suits modern high-gain instrument aesthetics



