Best Pickups for 7-String Guitars Under $200 2026
Affordable pickups for 7-string guitars under $200 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan SH7-4 JB Model Humbucker BL
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...
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4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 159829
$164
#2
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4.6/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Seymour Duncan SSH7-2N Jazz Neck Humbucker BL
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...
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4.6/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 159828
$164
#3
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4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Seymour Duncan SH-1N BLK 4C 7 STR
Extended Range
Technical Playing
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✓ PROS
- • Balanced output across all strings
- • Modern metal capabilities
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than 6-string pickups
- • Specialized for extended range only
Seymour Duncan SH-1N BLK 4C 7 STR'59 HumbuckerFor 7-string guitars (original)P.A.F. replicaNeck positionWarm tone...
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4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 209656
$153
#4
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5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Bridge Uncovered
7-String Guitar Upgrade
Modern Guitar Tones
Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Modern metal capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced low B string response
- • Modern metal capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and options
- • Specialized for extended range only
Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Bridge UncoveredPickup For Electric GuitarsPassive humbuckerBridge positionHigh outputCeramic...
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5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 324552
$175
#5
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4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8 B Passive Mount 7
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...
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4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 150105
$171
#6
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4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
DiMarzio LiquiFire 7 DP707 BK
by
DiMarzio
Metal
Modern Guitar Tones
Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Professional performance upgrade
✓ PROS
- • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
- • Enhanced low B string response
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and options
- • Specialized for extended range only
DiMarzio LiquiFire 7 DP707 BKHumbucker PickupFor 7-string guitarsHigh power output4-Conductor lead wireCeramic...
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4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 233335
$142
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
DiMarzio D Activator 7 Bridge DP720 BK
by
DiMarzio
Modern Guitar Tones
Extended Range
Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✓ PROS
- • Professional performance upgrade
- • Enhanced low B string response
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than 6-string pickups
- • Specialized for extended range only
DiMarzio D Activator 7 Bridge DP720 BKHumbucker For 7-String GuitarsBridge positionSound characteristics of an active...
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4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 111428
$131
#8
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4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
DiMarzio Illuminator 7 Neck DP756 BK
by
DiMarzio
Technical Playing
Progressive Music
Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional performance upgrade
✓ PROS
- • Modern metal capabilities
- • Enhanced low B string response
✗ CONS
- • Specialized for extended range only
- • More expensive than 6-string pickups
DiMarzio Illuminator 7 Neck DP756 BKHumbucker for 7-string guitarsDesigned for John Petrucci's Music Man JP13For...
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4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 333395
$142
#9
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4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111429
$131
#10
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4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
DiMarzio Crunch Lab 7 DP708 BK
by
DiMarzio
Progressive Music
7-String Guitar Upgrade
Metal
Key Feature:
• Enhanced low B string response
✓ PROS
- • Balanced output across all strings
- • Enhanced low B string response
✗ CONS
- • Specialized for extended range only
- • Limited availability and options
DiMarzio Crunch Lab 7 DP708 BKHumbucker PickupsFor 7-string guitarsHigh power output4-Conductor lead wireCeramic...
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4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 233334
$142
#11
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4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Seymour Duncan Nazgul 7 Bridge Soapbar Cover
Metal
Technical Playing
Modern Guitar Tones
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 Nazgul 7 Bridge Soapbar CoverPickup For 7-String Electric GuitarsConstruction: HumbuckerCeramic...
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4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 324550
$193
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
EMG 81-7 H Chrome
by
EMG
Extended Range
Modern Guitar Tones
7-String Guitar Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Enhanced low B string response
✓ PROS
- • Balanced output across all strings
- • Modern metal capabilities
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than 6-string pickups
- • Limited availability and options
EMG 81-7 H Chrome, Active humbucker pickup for 7-string electric guitar, Classic EMG 81 sound in a 7-string humbucker...
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4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 517898
$127
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan Black Winter 7-String Bridge
Progressive Music
Extended Range
Modern Guitar Tones
Key Feature:
• Modern metal capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Modern metal capabilities
- • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than 6-string pickups
- • Requires proper installation
Seymour Duncan Black Winter 7-String BridgeHumbucker For 7-String Electric GuitarHigh outputFor the bridge...
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4.9/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 335010
$175
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
DiMarzio Illuminator 7 Bridge DP757 BK
by
DiMarzio
Technical Playing
Progressive Music
Metal
Key Feature:
• Balanced output across all strings
✓ PROS
- • Designed specifically for 7-string guitars
- • Enhanced low B string response
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and options
- • May need routing modifications
DiMarzio Illuminator 7 Bridge DP757 BKHumbucker for 7-string guitarsDesigned for John Petrucci's Music Man JP13For...
⭐
4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 333396
$138
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.
