Essential Information About the "Machete" 7-String Humbucker Pickup
- Aggressive voicing and sharp attack for precise modern metal.
- Active in a passive format: fits standard humbucker routing.
- Optimized for bridge: tight lows, thick low-mids, incisive highs.
- Designed with Dino Cazares' approach: definition under high gain and fast picking.
Context and Positioning
Signature pickup of the industrial metal icon, the "Machete" targets current needs: high output level, surgical clarity, and stability on 7 strings. It ranks among high-performance active humbuckers with an uncompromising character.
Who This Pickup Is For
For 7-string guitarists playing low tunings who seek a
powerful, precise, and tight sound for palm-muted riffs, tight riffs, and penetrating leads. Ideal for studio, stage, and any contemporary high-gain setup.
Features and Functions
The "Machete" combines ultra-fast transient response with controlled compression to keep attacks clear even under extreme saturation. The
thick low-mids enhance the impact of rhythms, while the
incisive highs ensure the clarity of harmonics and sweeping. The
active pickup in passive mounting format facilitates integration without modifying the guitar. String-to-string balance remains consistent across the 7-string range, with reduced background noise and excellent responsiveness to playing nuances.
Technical Specifications
- Category: electric pickup
- Type: 7-string humbucker
- Winding: dual coil
- Electronics: active
- Mounting: passive (standard humbucker format)
- Recommended position: bridge
- Applications: metal
- Color: black
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