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Best Pickups for 7-String Guitars for Technical Playing 2025

Perfect pickups for 7-string guitars for technical-playing - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For 7-String Guitar Upgrade For Extended Range For Metal For Progressive Music For Modern Guitar Tones For Technical Playing
BRANDS: DiMarzio Seymour Duncan Fishman EMG
Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Set 7 BN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Set 7 BN

by Fishman
Extended Range Metal Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Professional performance upgrade
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal capabilities
  • • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and options
  • • Requires proper installation

Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Set 7 BNPickup Set for 7-String Electric GuitarTosin Abasi Signature ModelCeramic pickup in...

⭐ 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 446080
$351
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Seymour Duncan Black Winter 7-String Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Seymour Duncan Black Winter 7-String Set

by Seymour Duncan
Metal 7-String Guitar Upgrade Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance upgrade
  • • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than 6-string pickups
  • • Specialized for extended range only

Seymour Duncan Black Winter 7-String SetPickup Set For 7-String GuitarsHigh output humbucker SetPassive modeEspecially...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 335007
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow 7 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow 7 Set

by Fishman
Extended Range Modern Guitar Tones Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced output across all strings
  • • Professional performance upgrade
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than 6-string pickups
  • • Requires proper installation

Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow 7 SetActive Pickup Set for 7-String Electric GuitarKeith Merrow modelConstruction:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 459718
$274
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Set 7 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Set 7 BK

by Fishman
Modern Guitar Tones Technical Playing Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Balanced output across all strings
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance upgrade
  • • Enhanced low B string response
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized for extended range only
  • • Requires proper installation

Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Set 7Pickup Set for 7-String Electric GuitarTosin Abasi (Animals as Leaders) Signature Set2...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 436853
$320
Buy at Thomann View Details
Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Bridge Metal Cover - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Bridge Metal Cover

by Seymour Duncan
7-String Guitar Upgrade Technical Playing Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Balanced output across all strings
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance upgrade
  • • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than 6-string pickups
  • • Limited availability and options

Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Bridge Metal CoverHumbuckerCeramic magnetPassiveBridge position4-Conductor lead...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 324551
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence OC Mod. HB 7 Set NBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Fishman Fluence OC Mod. HB 7 Set NBK

by Fishman
Modern Guitar Tones Extended Range 7-String Guitar Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Professional performance upgrade
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal capabilities
  • • Balanced output across all strings
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper installation
  • • Specialized for extended range only

Fishman Fluence OC Mod. HB 7 Set NBKFishman Fluence Open Core Modern 7 Humbucker2 Active multi-voice humbucker...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 576662
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 7 V2 Set BKN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 7 V2 Set BKN

by Fishman
Technical Playing Metal Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Professional performance upgrade
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance upgrade
  • • Balanced output across all strings
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper installation
  • • May need routing modifications

Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 7 V2 Set BKNSet of Pickups for 7-String Electric Guitar2 Active humbuckersFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 583985
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Seymour Duncan SH7-4 JB Model Humbucker BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Seymour Duncan SH7-4 JB Model Humbucker BL

by Seymour Duncan
Progressive Music Modern Guitar Tones Metal
Key Feature:
• Enhanced low B string response
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced output across all strings
  • • Enhanced low B string response
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than 6-string pickups
  • • May need routing modifications

Seymour Duncan SH7-4 4CPickupJB model for 7-string guitarsBridge position4-Wire connector cableHigh output with plenty...

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 159829
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 7 V2 Set BRBKN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 7 V2 Set BRBKN

by Fishman
7-String Guitar Upgrade Metal Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Professional performance upgrade
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal capabilities
  • • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized for extended range only
  • • Limited availability and options

Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 7 V2 Set BRBKNPick-Up Set for 7-String Electric Guitar2 Active humbuckersFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 599194
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 7 V2 Set BRST - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 7 V2 Set BRST

by Fishman
Extended Range Progressive Music 7-String Guitar Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Enhanced low B string response
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
  • • Balanced output across all strings
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and options
  • • Specialized for extended range only

Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 7 V2 Set BRSTPickup Set for 7-String Electric GuitarsPositions: Bridge and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581206
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details
Seymour Duncan SSH7-2N Jazz Neck Humbucker BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Seymour Duncan SSH7-2N Jazz Neck Humbucker BL

by Seymour Duncan
Technical Playing Modern Guitar Tones 7-String Guitar Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Enhanced low B string response
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance upgrade
  • • Enhanced low B string response
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and options
  • • Requires proper installation

Seymour Duncan SH-7 2N 4C Humbucker für 7-String, Humbucker PickupAs the name suggests, the Seymour Duncan SH 2 Jazz...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 159828
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8 B Passive Mount 7 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8 B Passive Mount 7

by Seymour Duncan
Progressive Music Technical Playing Metal
Key Feature:
• Modern metal capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced output across all strings
  • • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized for extended range only
  • • May need routing modifications

Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8 B Passive Mount 7, Pickup InvaderThe name is an omen with this pickupwhich is here in a...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 150105
$171
Buy at Thomann View Details
DiMarzio D Activator 7 Neck DP719 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

DiMarzio D Activator 7 Neck DP719

by DiMarzio
Metal Extended Range Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Modern metal capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced output across all strings
  • • Modern metal capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • May need routing modifications
  • • Limited availability and options

DiMarzio D Activator 7 Neck DP719Humbucker For 7-String GuitarsNeck positionSound characteristics of an active...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111429
$131
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Mod. 7 V2 Soapb.Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Fishman Fluence Mod. 7 V2 Soapb.Set BK

by Fishman
Modern Guitar Tones Technical Playing Metal
Key Feature:
• Balanced output across all strings
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance upgrade
  • • Modern metal capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and options
  • • Requires proper installation

Fishman Fluence Mod. 7 V2 Soapb.Set BKPickup Set for 7-String Electric GuitarsHumbuckersFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 580789
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
EMG 81-7X Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

EMG 81-7X Black

by EMG
7-String Guitar Upgrade Progressive Music Metal
Key Feature:
• Enhanced low B string response
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced output across all strings
  • • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than 6-string pickups
  • • May need routing modifications

EMG 81-7X BlackActive Pickups For 7-String Electric GuitarHigh output Humbucker with long sustainUsed in neck and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 245329
$131
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Pickups for 7-String Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced pickups for 7-string guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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