Seymour Duncan 7-String Bridge Pickup Comparison- Metal

Watch it in 1080p! Featuring Keith Merrow and Wes Hauch (The Faceless).

SH-6 Distortion 0:04
SH-10 Full Shred 0:58
SH-4 JB 1:51
SH-8 Invader 2:45
SH-5 Custom 3:38
SH-14 Custom 5 4:31
AHB-3 EMTY Blackout 5:25
AHB-1 Blackout 6:18

Guitar only clips
SH-6 Distortion 7:13
SH-10 Full Shred 8:06
SH-4 JB 8:59
SH-8 Invader 9:52
SH-5 Custom 10:46
SH-14 Custom 5 11:39
AHB-3 EMTY Blackout 12:32
AHB-1 Blackout 13:26

[sunnaki]

The pickups don't matter anymore because after looking up the tabs to this song I've decided to throw all my guitars away anyway.

[OlaEnglund]

Distortions <3 Love how we put up a video with less than 5 minutes delay. <3

[dioncollier]

The SH-5 Custom gets the Keith Merrow grimace of approval.

[atithesnail]

THAT part for comparison (SH-5 for me, by far, check the faces for verification)

SH-6 Distortion 0:26
SH-10 Full Shred 1:20
SH-4 JB 2:13
SH-8 Invader 3:06
SH-5 Custom 3:59
SH-14 Custom 5 4:53
AHB-3 EMTY Blackout 5:46
AHB-1 Blackout 6:39

[StricklandAssistantManager]

3:59 You know you have one hell of a metal pickup tone when your face assumes that position. That SH-5 is djenty as hell.

[alexhaas]

The look on their faces during the SH-5 shows hands down which one was their favorite. :) I agree with them on the SH-5. Sounds brilliant and aggressive on the palm mutes.

[mikechristy]

For those like me that are trying to find out what song this is, it's Conquering Dystopia - Autarch. This section kicks in around 2:43.

[svelle]

Looks like I'm definitely in the minority here, but I absolutely love the SH-4!

[guitarjoker]

I like the SH-5. Honorable mention to the Nazgul. The SH-5 offered beautiful bottom end, with just the right amount of mids to connect the grind to the high end. Note presence was balanced and especially clear in single-note/solo sections. The pick contact sound is ample and seems to be very useable. (LoL their facial expressions indicate user satisfaction, totally)

[Stormvionics]

The song is called Autarch by Conquering Dystopia

[wombat]

Came back to this video and man... it's HARD to argue with the Duncan Distortion. It sounds the most well-rounded out of all of them. Not too shrill, not too muddy, juuuust right in every aspect.

[rubng__]

1. Blackout - very satisfying aggression
2. Distortion - satisfying overall balance and aggression
3. SH5 - chugs, chugs, chugs
4. JB - best solo tone ever, very chunky

[ProgDeth]

the SH-5 sounds like a mastered version of the track haha.

[sytonblack]

Periodically I come here to see the SH5 Custom faces once again ❤

[hitarophoenix]

Wes Hauch's technique is so flawless. 

[jmcsquared]

4:53 I love how warm the SH-14 Custom 5's are on the chugs. Tight but full lows.

[BlitzAceX]

those sh5 customs really brought my guitar to life hahah

[embracingthemadness]

the SH-5 is the most evil sounding pick up i have ever heard

[guillermofranco]

Who would´ve imagine this song is Autarch 11 years ago, this guys are just brilliant!

[I_Am_BearSquatch]

Replay Button- 3:38

You're welcome.