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Alt.Metal voicing
The design is aimed at modern alternative-metal playing and dropped tunings.
Product detailSKU #1500000424443
Seymour DuncanAlt.Metal Blackouts Humbucker Pickup Black Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed as the black neck-position Alt.Metal Blackouts humbucker, this active model is part of a voice tailored to modern alternative-metal riffs and dropped tunings. Compared with the original Blackouts, the Alt.Metal design tightens the low end and adds crisp upper bite while avoiding harshness. The result is a focused sound intended to keep down-tuned guitar parts articulate and present in a heavy mix.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dropped-tuning alternative-metal parts that need focused low-end response and added upper-end cut.
- Heavy band arrangements where guitar riffs and leads need to remain present in the mix.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the neck or bridge version?
This SKU is the black neck-position Alt.Metal Blackouts humbucker.
02How does the Alt.Metal voice differ from original Blackouts?
It is described as having tighter low-end response and more crisp top-end bite.
03Is it designed for dropped tunings?
Yes. The Alt.Metal Blackouts are designed for heavy riffs and dropped tunings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
