Do Guitar Pickups Matter? Seymour Duncan Comparison

In this video, I compare three different Seymour Duncan pickup setups to see how they stack up for metal tones:

• Nazgûl + Sentient

• JB + Jazz

• Distortion (with coil split)

Each guitar is demoed with the same amp model so you can hear how these classic Duncan pickups handle riffs, leads, and cleans. If you’re considering swapping pickups for metal, djent, or modern rock tones, this shootout should help you decide.

If you’re interested in the guitar tone in this video, you can download the Helix Native preset below!