Seymour Duncan MortalCoil 7-String Active Humbucker Set - Black | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Seymour Duncan MortalCoil 7-String Active Humbucker Pickup Set is an advanced multi-voiced active pickup system engineered for modern players who demand precision, power, and tonal versatility from a single instrument. Built on 50 years of pickup-voicing expertise, MortalCoil delivers an exceptionally tight, mix-ready modern metal sound alongside authentic classic voices that expand its creative range. Whether you're a touring professional, recording artist, or serious gigging musician, MortalCoil raises the standard for what active humbuckers can do.
Product Overview
The MortalCoil set is housed in a sleek black covered humbucker form factor compatible with many existing active pickup routing configurations, making it a practical drop-in upgrade for 7-string players. The bridge and neck pickups share a uniform matte black finish that gives any guitar a refined, stage-ready look without distracting from the instrument's natural aesthetic.
At the core of MortalCoil's performance are precision-wound high-density copper coils with optimized resistance, delivering faster transient response and stronger pick attack than competing designs across all tunings. The extended low B string on a 7-string remains tight, defined, and articulate even under extreme gain — a critical advantage for drop-tuned riffage and complex chord voicings. The ceramic bridge magnet reinforces punch and cut in high-gain applications, while the Alnico V neck magnet provides warmth and smoothness for melodic leads and clean passages.
MortalCoil's all-new active preamp utilizes advanced audio op-amps engineered for superior clarity, rich harmonic detail, and dynamic feel with extremely low distortion. Three distinct voices — selectable via the included push-pull pots — give players immediate access to a crushing modern metal voice, an authentic JB/Jazz-inspired passive-style voice, and a clear single-coil voice. This active 7-string humbucker pickup set from Seymour Duncan is a genuinely fresh take on multi-voice active guitar electronics.
Ideal For
- Modern metal and djent guitarists seeking a tight, surgical 7-string pickup set for complex riffs, palm mutes, and extended-range articulation
- Studio recording artists who need one guitar to cover aggressive high-gain tones, vintage passive-style sounds, and clean single-coil textures without switching instruments
- Touring and gigging musicians upgrading from standard active humbucker sets to a multiple-voiced system with superior battery life and reliable stage performance
- Drop-tuned players who demand focused low-end clarity on the B string without flub or loss of definition under extreme gain
- Players visiting No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls looking for a high-performance active pickup upgrade that installs as a direct replacement in many existing active setups
Key Features
MC1 Voice — Modern Metal Precision Voice 1, the MC1, delivers a crushing modern metal sound with scorching hot output, surgical low-end tightness, and focused midrange clarity without high-end fizz. This voice stays balanced and controlled under extreme gain, making it the definitive choice for technical riffing, palm mutes, and harmonics on extended-range instruments.
JB and Jazz-Inspired Voice Voice 2 unlocks authentic JB Bridge and Jazz Neck voicings drawn directly from Seymour Duncan's passive pickup heritage. This voice captures the articulate, hot-rodded character players have trusted for decades — a responsive, dynamic feel that contrasts sharply with clinical active tones.
Single-Coil Voice with Modern Output Voice 3 delivers a clear, articulate single-coil character with enough output and definition to hold its own in modern high-gain rigs. This voice excels for clean tones, edge-of-breakup textures, and layered studio production where chime and clarity are essential.
High-Density Copper Coil Design Precision-wound high-density copper coils with optimized resistance provide faster transient response and stronger pick attack than competing active designs. The result is enhanced note separation, improved playing feel across all tunings, and superior clarity in complex chord passages — a significant benefit for 7-string players navigating extended harmonic territory.
Advanced Preamp and Battery Efficiency MortalCoil's all-new preamp utilizes advanced audio op-amps for superior clarity, rich harmonic detail, and extremely low distortion. The efficient circuit design extends battery life well beyond typical active pickup expectations, delivering consistent performance across extended sessions on stage and in the studio.
What's Included
- Seymour Duncan MortalCoil 7-String Active Humbucker Bridge Pickup (Black)
- Seymour Duncan MortalCoil 7-String Active Humbucker Neck Pickup (Black)
- Complete wiring kit with all necessary wires
- Two 25k push-pull pots for voice selection
- Two additional 25k pots
- Seymour Duncan limited warranty
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Active Humbucker Set |
| Configuration | HH |
| String Count | 7-String |
| Voices | 3 — MC1 Modern Metal, JB/Jazz, Single-Coil |
| Active/Passive | Active |
| Bridge Magnet | Ceramic |
| Neck Magnet | Alnico V |
| Coil | High-Density Copper, Optimized Resistance |
| Spacing | Standard |
| Covering | Covered |
| Color | Black |
| Included Pots | Two 25k Push-Pull + Two 25k Additional |
| Manufacturer Part # | 11106-502-A-SB-7str |
| Compatible With | Many existing multiple-voiced active setups |
Get Your Hands on This Active Humbucker Set Today
No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls is your local destination for high-performance guitar electronics, including the Seymour Duncan MortalCoil 7-String Active Humbucker Set. Visit us in store to speak with our knowledgeable staff and find the right pickup upgrade for your instrument and playing style. Contact us online or stop by — we're here to help you find your sound.
