The Seymour Duncan Distortion 7-string neck humbucker brings high-output passive pickup design to extended-range guitars. Originally conceived as the SH-6 for six-string applications, this seven-string adaptation maintains the same ceramic magnet voicing that made the Distortion a go-to for hard rock and metal players. With a DC resistance of 15.1k in the neck position, this pickup pushes considerably hotter than vintage-output humbuckers while retaining clarity under heavy gain. The black finish housing and four-conductor shielded cable provide routing flexibility for coil-splitting and phase configurations.
Ceramic magnets deliver the aggressive magnetic field strength that defines this pickup's character, producing tight low-end response on the lower strings without muddiness. The 15.1k DCR reading indicates substantial coil windings that generate higher voltage output, translating to increased sustain and harmonic content when driving tube or solid-state amplifiers hard. Four-conductor shielded cabling allows series, parallel, and single-coil wiring options beyond standard humbucker operation. USA design and manufacturing ensures consistent build quality and materials sourcing. The passive mount design requires no battery power or active preamp circuitry, maintaining simplicity in the signal path.
Features
- Seven-string neck position passive humbucker with high-output ceramic magnet design
- DC resistance of 15.1k for increased gain and harmonic saturation
- Ceramic magnet provides aggressive attack and enhanced low-frequency definition
- Four-conductor shielded cable enables coil-split and phase wiring configurations
- Passive mount construction requires no battery or active electronics
- Black finish housing matches dark hardware and aesthetic preferences
- Designed and manufactured in the USA with quality-controlled components
- Tight low-end response with searing treble presence across rock and metal applications



