The Seymour Duncan Distortion 7-string bridge humbucker brings the company's flagship high-output design to extended-range guitars, delivering aggressive low-end response without sacrificing articulation in the treble range. Originally developed as the SH-6 for six-string instruments, this seven-string variant maintains the same ceramic magnet voicing and 19.5k DCR output that has made it a staple in hard rock and metal rigs since its introduction. The black-covered unit ships with four-conductor shielded cable, enabling coil-split and parallel wiring options beyond standard series humbucker operation.
Ceramic magnets provide the magnetic field strength necessary for high output levels, with the 19.5k bridge DCR figure placing this pickup firmly in high-gain territory compared to vintage-output humbuckers that typically measure between 7k and 9k. The four-conductor shielded cable configuration allows access to individual coils, supporting split-coil single-coil tones or parallel wiring for reduced output and increased high-frequency content. USA design and manufacturing ensures consistency in wind patterns and magnet placement. The tight low-end response addresses the primary challenge of seven-string pickups: maintaining definition on the lowest string without muddiness or flabbiness under distortion.
Features
- High-output passive humbucker designed for seven-string bridge position mounting
- 19.5k DCR bridge output specification for aggressive rock and metal tones
- Ceramic magnet construction provides strong magnetic field and high-gain response
- Four-conductor shielded cable enables coil-split and parallel wiring configurations
- Black cover finish matches most hardware and aesthetic configurations
- USA-designed and manufactured to original Seymour Duncan SH-6 specifications
- Tight low-end response maintains articulation on extended-range instruments
- Searing treble response preserves note definition under high-gain distortion settings



