Seymour Duncan Duncan Distortion Set 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, Black

Everything you need to know about the Duncan Distortion 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition Pickup SetLimited Custom Shop edition limited to 500 sets worldwide, designed to celebrate 50 years of Seymour Duncan. Aggressive and precise high-gain voicing, ideal for heavily saturated hard rock and metal rhythm playing. Tight lows, pronounced upper mids and cutting highs to stay defined in low tunings. Handcrafted construction, lightly aged finishing and exclusive anniversary details for guitarists and collectors alike. A Historic Humbucker Revisited by the Custom ShopThe Duncan Distortion is one of the pickups that shaped the sonic identity of 1980s hard rock and metal. Originally designed to meet the needs of high-gain guitarists seeking power and precision, it made its mark with its forward, punchy and instantly recognizable character. This 50th anniversary limited edition captures the spirit of the model’s earliest versions. Handcrafted by the Custom Shop team, this set combines a vintage aesthetic with a design faithful to the demands of the most intense saturated music. A Formidable Response for Metal and Cutting RiffsThis set is aimed at guitarists looking for a dense, punchy and exceptionally clear sound. In the bridge position, it delivers a strong attack and tight lows, perfect for massive palm mutes, fast riffs and down-tuned playing. Its strong midrange presence helps the guitar retain its place in a busy mix. The neck pickup completes the set with a precise and aggressive response, suited to fast solos, harmonically rich phrases and saturated lead tones. The result remains articulate even as the gain increases, with a direct dynamic response that naturally follows the player’s technique. Period-Correct Components and Collector-Grade FinishingFor this anniversary series, Seymour Duncan uses butyrate bobbins, long-leg baseplates and maple spacers. These choices contribute to the authenticity of this edition and its Custom Shop identity. Each set features light aging, exclusive anniversary packaging and bottom plates individually signed by Seymour Duncan and Maricela " MJ " Juarez. Offered here in Black finishing, it is both a genuine stage tool and a standout piece for enthusiasts of Seymour Duncan’s history. Technical SpecificationsHumbucker pickup set for electric guitar Seymour Duncan 50th anniversary limited edition Custom Shop series Limited production of 500 sets worldwide Neck and bridge pickup configuration Passive high-output voicing Ceramic magnet Tight, defined lows Pronounced upper mids Cutting highs Fast response and strong attack Suitable for hard rock, heavy metal and low tunings Butyrate bobbins Long-leg baseplates Maple spacers Handcrafted by the Custom Shop Lightly aged finishing Black finishing Bottom plates signed by Seymour Duncan and Maricela " MJ " Juarez Exclusive anniversary packaging

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Magnet	Ceramic
Category	kit	Winding	double
Instrument	guitar	Position	set
Applications	rock, metal, Hard Rock	Color	Multicolor