Seymour Duncan 11102-96-P-BK-8 Nazgul Humbucker 8-String Bridge Passive Mount Black Metal

The Seymour Duncan 11102-96-P-BK-8 Nazgul Humbucker 8-String Bridge Passive Mount (Black Metal) is designed for guitarists who demand aggressive, high-output pickups for modern metal and extreme styles. Built to handle the complexities of 8-string guitars, the Nazgul humbucker provides powerful, tight low end with aggressive mids and crisp highs, all while maintaining exceptional clarity in high-gain situations. Its passive design ensures a natural, responsive feel, with an emphasis on articulation and precision. Whether you’re playing fast, complex riffs or low-tuned chugs, this pickup is perfect for players looking for a focused, heavy sound that can handle extended ranges.

Take your guitar to the center of the earth! By combining a large ceramic magnet with custom winding specs, the Nazgûl offers the perfect blend of note articulation, saturation and one of the most brutal “chugs” you’ll ever hear from a humbucker. It has incredible harmonic content across all frequency ranges, and an insanely tight bass response. The Nazgûl has a seriously aggressive high gain sound that is lively, yet completely controllable.

Features:

• High Output Design: The Nazgul 8-string humbucker is built for maximum output, offering powerful low-end response and articulate mids and highs.
• Passive Mounting: This pickup utilizes a passive mounting system, offering a natural, organic feel while retaining clarity and sustain.
• Black Metal Aesthetic: Finished in sleek black, it has a bold metal look that complements your instrument’s aesthetics, perfect for aggressive playing styles.
• Ideal for Modern Metal: Specifically crafted for modern metal, djent, and extreme genres, offering a tight, focused tone that shines in drop tunings and low register playing.
• Aggressive Yet Clear: Delivers a balance of powerful tone with excellent note definition, even under extreme distortion.

Technical Specifications:

• Magnet Type: Ceramic
• DC Resistance: Approximately 18.7 kΩ
• Wiring: 4-conductor for coil splitting and various wiring options
• Mounting Type: Passive mount (for guitars with standard mounting routes)
• Output: High output for heavy distortion and high-gain tones
• Position: Bridge
• Tone Characteristics: Tight, punchy low end with aggressive mids and clear, cutting highs, ideal for high-gain, modern metal playing.
• Recommended for: 8-string guitars, bridge position