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High output ceramic humbucker, the Duncan Distortion bridge model is perfect for rock and metal players. Launched in 1980, the Duncan Distortion is our original high output humbucker. It have a massive ceramic magnet and hot coil windings to deliver full-bodied rock and metal tones with powerful upper mids for extra cut and grind. It’s great for hard-hitting, crunchy rhythms, and the lead tones scream with wild harmonics. It also remains tight with low tunings. The matching Duncan Distortion neck pickup is the perfect partner for complementary lead and rhythm tones, or pair it with a Jazz neck model for a wider range of sounds. Handcrafted in our Santa Barbara, CA factory, the Duncan Distortion us…

The DeArmond 1000 Rhythm Chief floating single coil pickup has been a staple feature of Guild archtops since the mid-1950s. Besides providing a natural, woody, acoustic tone, another innovative feature was the fingerboard mounting bar. This allowed installation of the pickup in the neck position of the guitar without having to alter the solid wood soundboard. It continues to be one of the most sought after archtop guitar pickups today. Dimensions (including bezel): length – 85mm; width – 25mmAlnico 5 magnet, 15.40K resistance. Colour: Grey Pickups: Passive Original Colour by Producer: Nickel Made in: South Korea Impedance: 15,4 kOhm Type: Magnetic Number of Strings: 6

A true original, the 57 is a bridge humbucker pickup designed for today’s player regardless of style or genre. The unique combination of Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces evoke an unmistakably PAF quality in its tone. Made in: USA Colour: Black

The EMG 66 is the result of pickup design innovation inspired by the specific needs and requests of today’s guitar players. Alnico V magnets provide a warm, smooth mid-range and expansive lows while the ceramic pole pieces balance out the clarity in the upper register. Made in: USA Colour: Chrome

Guitar humbucker pickup. 7-string version of our custom over-wound P.A.F.-like humbucker with moderate output that is perfectly voiced for supreme blues, rock, and metal clarity. It has a bright upper-midrange, which helps the notes jump out when playing clean and provides great harmonic content when playing with gain. The Duncan Custom has a bright, airy, and focused drive, making it a great choice for warmer guitars with a prominent midrange. Pair with the Jazz neck or 59 neck models for a rockin dual humbucker setup. Hand built in our Santa Barbara, CA, factory, the 7-string Duncan Custom humbucker uses a small ceramic bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, 4-conductor lead wire for multiple …

Brute Force pickups are handwound, feature ceramic magnets (Strats and Teles are Alnico V). Suitable for progressive metal, thrash, hardcore and extreme metal styles. Brute Force pickups are in the high output range and produce a deep, saturated tone. Size of poles: 50mm. Made in: United Kingdom F-spaced: No Variant: Bridge/Tremolo Original Colour by Producer: Black;Black Number of Strings: 6 Type: Humbucker Colour: Black Position: Bridge/Tremolo Impedance: 15,1 kOhm Magnet Type: Ceramic

This pickup faithfully recreate the classic single-coil sounds of the 60’s and use the same magnets that were used in the pickups made during this era. What you get are clear bell-like highs, warm and punchy mids, and big yet firm lows that are the hallmark of great vintage pickups.The V60LP pickup is wound using a proprietary winding process that replicates the hand-wound pattern of some early-60’s single-coil pickups which have a natural roll off on the top end, imparting sweeter and rounder highs. Magnet Type: Alnico V Number of Strings: 6 Impedance: 6,3 kOhm Colour: White Position: Neck Variant: Neck Type: Single Coil Made in: USA Original Colour by Producer: Parchment

Single coil sized humbucker with a nice, balanced P.A.F.-like response for big, full chords, and fat, punchy solos. The Little 59 neck pickup has a slightly stronger treble emphasis than a traditional P.A.F., with added articulation. The 4-conductor lead wire gives you access to parallel and split wiring options for added versatility. This pickup is a drop-in for any single coil pickup route. Pair with bridge models of our Little '59 Strat or JB Jr. Strat. Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA, the Little 59 for Strat comes with a ceramic magnet, 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options, and is wax potted for squeal free operation. Color: Creme. Specs: DCR: 9.8 - MAGNET: CERAMIC - CABLE: …

A true original, the 57 is a bridge humbucker pickup designed for today’s guitar player regardless of style or genre. The unique combination of Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces evoke an unmistakably PAF quality in its tone, yet the active attributes provide the headroom and punch necessary to deliver unparalleled definition and presence. The solderless installation makes this humbucker easy to install at home. Magnet Type: Alnico V Original Colour by Producer: Brushed Black Chrome Type: Humbucker Colour: Chrome;Black Position: Bridge/Tremolo Number of Strings: 6 Made in: USA

Based on the original 707, the EMG 808X gives players all the tone and presence they demand in an 8 string guitar pickup with the added headroom of the X series preamp. The EMG 808X eliminates the problem of a muddy low F# string that often lacks rich harmonic character and definition. Featuring Alnico V loaded, wide aperture coils, EMG was able to beef up the tone of the low strings while maintaining a balanced and articulate upper register. This along with the X preamp provides the responsive and dynamic control that eight string players love. Magnet Type: Ceramic Pickups: Active Position: Bridge / Neck Type: Humbucker Original Colour by Producer: Black Number of Strings: 8 Colour: Black Made …

The 81TWX humbucker doubles down on tone, taking the EMG 81 and adding a separate single coil pickup in the same housing. EMG has designed the dual-mode to allow for maximum flexibility, featuring two pickups in one humbucker. The original 81 provides all the crunch and attack it's famous for and the additional single-coil now gives players two classic tonal options to choose from. Either mode is accessed through a push/pull pot for ease and versatility. The internal X preamp gives the 81TWX two distinct sounds while delivering EMG's well known noise cancelling technology in both modes. Position: Bridge / Neck Colour: Beige Original Colour by Producer: Ivory Number of Strings: 6 Type: Humbucker Made …

Designed for John Petrucci’s Music Man JP13™ guitar, the new Neck and Bridge Models are the next generation in John’s signature pickups with DiMarzio. John says he looks for versatility in his pickups so that he’s able to span a multitude of different sounds within one guitar, going from massive overdrive, very tight, rhythmical and aggressive to “more expressive, dynamic and very liquid” when he plays solos. They’re a bit bold — possessing the clarity and presence that a 7-string pickup needs, balancing vintage and modern qualities without sacrificing the best of either. Type: Humbucker Position: Bridge/Tremolo Impedance: 11,17 kOhm Wiring: 4 …

Jake Bowen is one of the new generation of guitarists on the cutting edge of progressive rock. His sound is helping to redefine rock guitar, and his pickups play a major part. Almost immediately after DM introduced the Titan™ 6-string models, requests for 7-string versions started pouring in. Like the Titan™ Bridge, the Titan 7™ Bridge Model is dynamic, fast, and very tight. The Titan 7™ Bridge is bright and tight on the low end, so the seventh string never sounds muddy. The highs are rounded and articulate, and the Titan 7™ Bridge Model has a distinctive voice that doesn't get lost, even in a dense, three-guitar mix. Made in: USA Colour: Black Impedance: 10,80 …

The book is still being written about what an 8-string pickup should sound like. In DiMarzio think it should have a wide frequency response, be very articulate and dynamic, and not be muddy. This is the basic D Activator™ bridge sound. The low notes are big and percussive, and the highs have a lot of cut without being piercing. The D Activator™ 8 bridge model is most definitely a high-output pickup. The two coils are tuned to different frequencies for powerful, focused bass response combined with warm highs and extended harmonic overtones. Pickups: Passive F-spaced: No Made in: USA Number of Strings: 8 Magnet Type: Ceramic Original Colour by Producer: Black Impedance: 11,48 kOhm Colour: …

This one started with John’s V63 design and he overwound it, creating a hotter pickup with more output and incredibly rich tone. The ML pickup offer a balance of tight lows, focused midrange and smooth top-end sparkle. ML pickup incorporate a modified staggered pole piece design to provide an even magnetic field needed to accommodate instruments with flatter neck radiuses and today’s string gauges. F-spaced: Yes Position: Neck Made in: USA Type: Single Coil Original Colour by Producer: Parchment Variant: Neck Number of Strings: 6 Colour: White Impedance: 6,5 kOhm Magnet Type: Alnico V

A new generation of tone, Yosemite Stratocaster pickup sets are engineered using a mixture of alnico 4 and alnico 2 magnets, along with plain enamel coated wire, for expressive, well-defined sound that’s highly musical and dynamic. Designed to sound rich and articulate in every combination, this trio of calibrated single-coil pickups includes a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RWRP) middle pickup to reduce hum. Flat-staggered pole pieces increase the output without compromising the high end, letting the instrument’s natural voice shine while the shellac coating controls runaway feedback without compromising response. Colour: White Type: Single Coil Made in: USA Series: Yosemite Series

Jake Bowen is one of a new generation of guitarists on top of progressive rock. Its sound helps redefine the rock guitar and its pickups play a major role. The Titan Neck and Bridge pickups were developed for his new Ibanez guitar.Jake's bridge sensor is crucial to its sound, and the most important feature is that the sound must be solid. The pickup has good right-handed dynamics, but at the same time retains the aggressiveness and medium range required by progressive music. The Titan Bridge model is at home with both standard and drop tuning. Made in: USA Type: Humbucker Position: Bridge/Tremolo Magnet Type: Ceramic Number of Strings: 6 Wiring: 4 pole Colour: Black Impedance: 11 kOhm