Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7-String Passive Mount Pickup – Blackened Humbucker

The Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7-String passive humbucker is engineered for crushing modern metal tone. Combining a large ceramic magnet with custom winding specifications, the Nazgul delivers brutal low-end chug, razor-sharp articulation, and aggressive high-gain saturation without sacrificing clarity.

Designed to handle low tunings and extended-range instruments, the Nazgul produces massive harmonic content across the full frequency spectrum. The bass response is incredibly tight, while the high end remains lively and controlled. Even on clean settings, it delivers clear, bell-like tones with surprising refinement.

Built for Extended Range & Modern Metal

Originally developed for 7 and 8-string guitars, the Nazgul was created to be the ultimate modern metal pickup for high-gain, low-tuned performance. It has since become a favourite among 6, 7, and 8-string players across genres ranging from hard rock to progressive metal.

Whether you're down-tuning for djent-style precision riffing or pushing extreme gain for crushing rhythm work, the Nazgul maintains note separation, clarity, and control under intense conditions.

Premium Construction

Hand built in Seymour Duncan’s Santa Barbara, California factory, the Nazgul features a powerful ceramic bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, and 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options including coil splitting. It is vacuum wax potted to ensure squeal-free performance at high volumes.

Key Features

• 7-string passive mount humbucker
• Blackened finish
• Large ceramic bar magnet for aggressive output
• Custom wind for tight bass and articulate highs
• Exceptional harmonic content and saturation
• 4-conductor lead wire for versatile wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA

Why Choose the Nazgul?

The Nazgul is built for players who demand extreme clarity under high gain. It delivers percussive attack, crushing palm-muted response, and dynamic control — making it one of the most respected modern metal pickups available today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nazgul suitable for low tunings?
Yes. It was specifically designed for extended range guitars and performs exceptionally well in drop tunings and high-gain environments.

Can this pickup be coil split?
Yes. The 4-conductor lead wire allows for coil splitting and multiple wiring configurations.

Is the Nazgul only for metal?
While optimised for modern metal, it also works extremely well for hard rock and progressive styles, and remains clear even on clean settings.