Seymour Duncan Holcomb Alpha Omega 8-String Electric Guitar Pickup Set

Known for his complex, clear and aggressive guitar work, Mark Holcomb designed this Alpha and Omega 8-string pickup set to suit Periphery's precise sound.

The progressive metal virtuosos of Periphery are known for their technically complex rhythms and precise tones – tones which require pickups with just the right amount of output and articulation whether standing alone or working in a dense mix. The Alpha and Omega pickups were created to match that level of precision and versatility. Working with guitarist Mark Holcomb, the Omega bridge pickup was created to provide destructive percussion and growl in the mids and low end. It’s aggressive but it also has lots of clarity and brightness, which cuts through whether you’re playing sophisticated chords, complex single-note lines or intense solos.

The Alpha neck pickup is unlike most traditional neck models. It was voiced to combine the best qualities of a neck and a bridge pickup, with some of that fat glassy sound but also plenty of your pick attack and fretting-hand phrasing.

The Mark Holcomb Signature Alpha & Omega Pickups are made in Santa Barbara, California.
Available as a set, or individual neck or bridge pickups in 6, 7 or 8-string options. An additional Trembucker option is available in 6-string.

“The Alpha/Omega set has been the heartbeat of my sound for the past several years. Since we developed and released the first 6-string set in the custom shop, I’ve had the same pickup set in every one of my 6, 7 and 8-string guitars, live and in the studio. It has remained one of the few components of my rig and setup that I haven’t even thought about tweaking.” read more – Mark Holcomb.
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- Dcr: 12.96
- Magnet: ceramic
- Cable: 4c shielded
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 0.9 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11102-63-B8

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 805-964-9610
Email: support@seymourduncan.com
Web: https://seymourduncan.zendesk.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted March 23, 2019 by Elizabeth P in Washington Court House, OH

"The best 8-string pickups I've ever had!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I bought these for my fiance so he'll be doing the review of them. These pickups are flat out amazing! My fiancee bought these for me as an upgrade from the Jackson stock pickups that were in my JS32-8 Dinky. Their stock pickups actually aren't that bad, but these are just incredible! Perfect for the tight progressive metal sound I want out of my guitars. They also clean up beautifully! Under high gain, every note is clear and defined. I can play a chord utilising all 8 strings and hear every note. It's insane. Lots of mids like you would expect from pickups designed by and for a guitarist from a band like Periphery. Has a great balance of the lows and highs, as well. The neck pickup is unlike any neck pickup I've ever heard. It has the kind of pick attack response you would expect from a bridge pickup mixed in with that fat warm sound you want from a neck pickup. The mounting plates were little smaller than the pickup cavities in my guitar, but it was easy to work around. Just had to apply pressure while screwing them into place to make new holes for them. Simple and easy to understand wiring diagram. I plan on installing a push/pull tone pot at some point so I can make use of the single coil option. I know these may seem a bit pricey, but they were definitely worth every penny to me because they sound phenomenal and I'm so satisfied with them that I'll never need to replace them with a different set of pickups. If you're considering buying these pickups for your 8-string guitar, read more stop thinking about it and buy them! You won't be disappointed!

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