The Seymour Duncan alt.metal Blackouts deliver aggressive, tight articulation and high output designed for heavy alternative and metal styles. This active humbucker set combines ceramic bridge magnets with Alnico 5 neck magnets to produce punchy lows, defined mids, and crisp treble response that cuts through dense mix environments without losing clarity.
Active Electronics & PowerThese active humbuckers require battery power to operate, supplied via the included quick-connector cables and battery clip for reliable, consistent gain and signal integrity. The active design ensures low noise floor and high output levels ideal for high-gain applications.
Construction & InstallationHand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, each pickup set includes all necessary components—pots, hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and wire—to complete a professional installation. The passive dogear mounting simplifies retrofit compatibility with most guitar designs.
Key Features- Active humbucker design
- 6-string configuration
- Bridge and neck positions included
- Ceramic bridge magnet
- Alnico 5 neck magnet
- Passive dogear mounting
- 1 conductor + battery wire cable type
- Complete installation hardware package included
- Quick-connector cables for easy wiring
- Manufactured in USA
- Hand-built quality construction
- Battery clip and wire supplied
This complete active pickup system delivers the aggression and definition demanded by modern metal players while maintaining the build quality Seymour Duncan is known for.
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