The Duncan Distortion bridge pickup is Seymour’s original high-output ceramic humbucker. Built with a large ceramic magnet and hot coil windings, it delivers tight, percussive lows, searing highs, and a powerful upper midrange that cuts through any mix.
Limited to only 500 sets worldwide, all are built to original specifications and include replica “Seymourized” and model name stickers, just like the earliest builds that collectors have hunted for decades. Each set arrives in exclusive 50th Anniversary packaging in your choice of black or zebra. With bottom plates hand-signed by Seymour and MJ, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Seymour Duncan history.
The sonic formula of this set remains unchanged from the production models, and preserves the classic aggressive voice favored by legends like Randy Rhoads, George Lynch and Adam Jones. Paired with the hot Seymourizer II neck pickup (later renamed Duncan Distortion Neck) as the perfect complement, the set delivers fluid sustain under gain while maintaining articulate clean tones.
The core design of the Duncan Distortion was set when production began in the late ’70s, and it hasn’t changed since. Over the years, small adjustments were made to improve consistency and player flexibility, like bobbins better suited for vacuum wax potting. This exclusive 50th Anniversary Custom Shop version honors Seymour Duncan history by returning to early specs including butyrate bobbins, long-leg baseplates, and maple spacers, while staying true to the classic Duncan Distortion tone.
Seymour Duncan Distortion Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Custom Shop Set Black
RRP $999
Seymour Duncan Distortion Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Custom Shop Set Zebra
RRP $999
Limited Edition, only 3 of each colour in Australia.
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