Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Pickup Set
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Seymour Duncan
Mark Holcomb Pickup Set
Product Info
Article Number:
575545
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
Mark Holcomb Pickup Set
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Mark Holcomb's signature pickups are a killer pairing for modern, high-gain players. The bridge is a focused, articulate beast, while the neck delivers clarity for cleaner tones. This set's designed for progressive metal and djent, but the coil-splitting option opens it up to a broader range of styles.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Pickup Set
- Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
- 2 Humbuckers
- Mark Holcomb (Periphery) Signature Model
- For bridge and neck position
- Focused bass and midrange for modern sound on the bridge pickup and defined clean and mid-gain sounds on the neck pickup
- Output bridge: High
- Output neck: Medium
- Shielded connections: 4-wire
- DC resistance (bridge): 11.06 kOhm
- DC resistance (neck): 7.56 kOhm
- Magnet material bridge: Alnico VIII
- Magnet material neck: Ceramic
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alnico VIII bridge pickup delivers aggressive high-output and tight articulation.
- • Ceramic neck pickup provides a clear, defined low-midrange response for cleans.
- • 4-wire connections offer coil-splitting versatility for wider tonal options.
- • American-made quality ensures durability and consistent performance over time.
CONS
- • High output bridge pickup might be too aggressive for subtle, vintage tones.
- • The Alnico VIII/Ceramic magnet combination is a niche choice, limiting certain tonal blends.
- • Premium-priced, potentially a barrier for budget-conscious players.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Alnico VIII (Bridge), Ceramic (Neck)
Output Level
High (Bridge), Medium (Neck)
DC Resistance
11.06 kOhm (Bridge), 7.56 kOhm (Neck)
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mark Holcomb bridge has a tighter, more controlled high-end than a JB, and a more focused midrange than a Distortion, emphasizing clarity over sheer brute force.
While they *can* fit, the Holcomb pickups' output and tonal character are better suited for humbucker-equipped guitars; adapting them to a Strat/Tele requires significant modifications and may not yield ideal results.
Not necessarily; the ceramic magnet is paired with the pickup's winding to deliver a balanced response – it provides punch and definition without excessive harshness, especially at lower gain.
