From: Seymour Duncan - Thursday Feb 04, 2021 06:01 pm
The Best Guitar Pickups for Metal: Classic Metal

We know that picking the best guitar pickups for metal is impossible. It's even hard to narrow them down for classic metal. Every player has different preferences, everyone is after a different tone, and there are just too many options available. Not to mention, classic metal means something different to everyone.

Even within those parameters, selecting the best guitar pickups for classic metal leaves a ton of options. But we think Seymour Duncan offers some of the best in the business. So in this first installment of Best Pickups for Metal, we're going to highlight our three classic metal favorites.

Ever wondered if a traditional, vintage-correct PAF-style humbucker could deliver an aggressive high-gain, dare we say, CHUG in Drop C tuning? Well, @ericsteckelofficial may have just proven that his Signature "Candy" Humbucker Set from the SD Custom Shop can provide just that.

PowerStage is the go-to amp for streamlining your live rig.

These pedal-sized guitar amps are designed for players who love pedals or modeling devices but need a clean, powerful grab-and-go pedal amp for any gig, rehearsal, or studio session.

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What are the best guitar pickups for you? Dive into our custom "Pickup Finder" on our new website to find out.

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