Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Alpha Passive Humbucker Pickup, Neck, Black, 8-Strings

The progressive metal virtuosos of Periphery need high - output passive humbucker pickups for their precise tones. The Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Signature Alpha & Omega pickups are designed to meet this demand. The Alpha neck pickup combines the best of neck and bridge pickups. It offers a fat, glassy sound while still letting your pick attack and fretting - hand phrasing shine through. The Omega bridge pickup provides powerful percussion and growl in the mids and low end, with great clarity and brightness. These high - output passive humbucker pickups are made in Santa Barbara, California. You can get them as a set or individual neck or bridge pickups in 6, 7, or 8 - string options. There's also a 6 - string Trembucker option. Mark Holcomb himself has used these pickups in his guitars for years, both live and in the studio.

Using the Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Alpha passive humbucker pickup is easy. First, make sure your guitar is unplugged. Then, carefully install the pickup in the neck position of your 8 - string electric guitar following the included instructions. When using it, you can adjust the height of the pickup to change the tone. A lower height gives a more balanced sound, while a higher one can make it louder and more aggressive. As for maintenance, keep your pickup clean. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it down regularly. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you're not using the guitar for a long time, it's a good idea to store it in a case to protect the pickup from dust and potential damage.