Seymour Duncan Sentient 8 Soapbar Neck M

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Seymour Duncan Sentient 8 Soapbar Neck M

Seymour Duncan

Sentient 8 Soapbar Neck M

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 553762
Model: Sentient 8 Soapbar Neck M
Price: $196.90

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The Sentient 8 Neck is a seriously well-voiced pickup for 8-string players, especially those dropping way down and chasing that modern, balanced high-gain sound. It's got a clarity that cuts through the muddiness you often find in 8-string pickups, and the active design gives it a nice, clean boost. A great choice for progressive metal and djent players.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan Sentient 8 Soapbar Neck M
  • Pickup for 8-String Electric Guitar
  • Humbucker
  • Neck position
  • Active mount
  • Balanced
  • flexible sound with crystal clear tone for smooth high gain leads
  • well suited for drop tunings
  • Medium output
  • Alnico V magnet
  • DC resistance: 10.1 kOhm
  • Shielded 4-core connection cable
  • Wax sealed
  • Soapbar Metal Cover
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Alnico V magnet delivers a warm, articulate high-gain tone.
  • • Active mount simplifies installation in many 8-string platforms.
  • • Shielded cable minimizes noise, crucial for high-gain rigs.
  • • Wax potting prevents microphonic squeals and enhances reliability.
CONS
  • • Active circuitry requires a 9V battery, adding to maintenance.
  • • Soapbar design limits aesthetic customization options.
  • • Medium output may be underwhelming for players seeking extreme gain.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck
Magnet Alnico V
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 10.1 kOhm
Spacing Standard Soapbar
Mounting Active mount

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sentient 8 Neck offers more clarity and a tighter low-end response than many passive options; it's less about raw vintage growl and more about modern precision.
Active mounting generally fits guitars designed for active pickups, but you'll need to verify the spacing and hole alignment with your specific instrument; check your guitar’s documentation.
While the shielded cable helps, any active pickup can introduce some noise with extreme gain; proper grounding and a quality power supply are still vital for a clean signal.

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