Seymour Duncan - Distortion Neck and Bridge Guitar Pickup - Mayhem Set - Review

Hey Guys!
Today we're talking about the Seymour Duncan Dual Distortion "Mayhem" Pickup Set!
These things sound HUGE! They are by far my favorite pickups!
They have enough of everything I need! Sheering High Gain Crunch and Crispy Cleans!
The versatility is really quite surprising! Check them out for yourself!
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[@scottdavidson6066]

This is easily the best KZbin video available showcasing these Duncan Distortion pickups!

[@MadManMusic]

I'm glad you think so! 🤘🏼😜

[@sontinos528]

I also put the SH-6 PUs into my LTD. I couldn't believe how they changed my guitar soundwise into something completely different in a very good way. It's like a new instrument that costs twice as much. Great review, everything you say is true about these Pickups.

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! Glad they worked well for you! 🤘🏼😜

[@sienna6471]

looking into purchasing an ltd rn. Heard there stock pickups are great and dont have to be changed, but theres an ltd with the mayhem set already installed should i just get the seymors?

[@ryanbirabent-genone9219]

Such a killer review! Thanks for putting this together and showing off how versatile these pickups are. Just bought a set! The bloopers were great too.

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks for watching!! Stick around, way more to come!! 🤘🏼😜

[@srenfriisalexandersen9423]

Man those are great sounds. Great review. I am looking into this set specifically. Well done!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks! Im glad the review was helpful! This set is awesome! I’m using it in almost all of my guitars now! 🤘🏼😜

[@1dswylde]

I just did a search for a review on these and this is the first video. I haven't swapped out yet, I was going to wait for awhile but I'm going to do it now. Great video, great jams 😎🎸

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the review! Enjoy and let us know how they work out for you!! 🤘🏼😜

[@jklog69]

Great review man! Great playing too! I’ve been a huge fan of the Full Shred pickups, but I’m definitely going to grab a set of these!

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome!! You’ll enjoy them I’m sure! 🤘🏼😜

[@Alfredo_8a]

New guy here ¡¡¡ Thanks to Your video, it was a huge influence to decide for this Distortion Set on my Les Paul, and I have to say that the sound is just simply amazing lml

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome dude!! Glad it helped!! Do me a favor and share this video/channel with someone that might appreciate it! 🤘🏼😜

[@Alfredo_8a]

@@MadManMusic done¡¡

[@MadManMusic]

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[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

Wow, these pickups really shine in this guitar. For some reason, I always had this preconceived notion that Duncan Distortions were harsh. But they sound amazing in your guitar! Very smooth!

[@MadManMusic]

Its all about what kind of gear you’re using, your knowledge of that gear/how to use it, and of course recording production skills. What you hear in the videos isnt what I hear in the room. BUT I have worked really hard to make it as close as possible. Especially using my “Nasty Cab” IR for my recordings. Thats an Impulse Response made from my personal Speaker Cab. So the sound in the box and out is nearly indistinguishable. Sorry for the weird response! These pickups are incredibly versatile despite the name “Mayhem set” or “Distortion”! 🤘🏼😜

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

@@MadManMusic There's nothing weird about it.

[@MadManMusic]

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[@pablocacaster]

there is always that type of person, we all know them, their tone its always crap, their technique also, and the gain its always on 10

[@MadManMusic]

…huh?

[@dnowinsky]

OK this is a trip I was just looking at that guitar and the seven string baritone model this morning before I stumbled upon this vid. Good stuff man!

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

[@smeemusic]

Hey I’m not new but I’d kill for a hoodie!!!!!! Lol keep the content comin bro! Loving the subject matter and over all vibes of the channel!

[@MadManMusic]

Thank you!! You’re entered to win! In a few days I’ll be choosing at random!!! Thank you!! 🤘🏼😜

[@robmarmaduke]

Great review, really showed off the range of tones!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤘🏼😜

[@gussauve6926]

I’m new to this channel I like the way you explain into details thanks for the content rock on.

[@MadManMusic]

Glad you enjoy it!! More to come! 🤘🏼😜

[@charlescollison9207]

Kick ass!!! Love you’re channel \m/

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks so much!! Share it with a friend! 🤘🏼😜

[@Goldarlives]

These pickups are way more versatile than people give them credit for! I find the Distortion neck pickup is one of the smoothest neck pickups I’ve played.

[@MadManMusic]

I agree! It’s going to be difficult to convince me to play anything else. Which doesn’t work so well when trying to build a KZbin channel… 🤘🏼😂

[@TheMikeyC]

Ah damn!!! I missed out on a killer hoodie. Oh well. Still dig that you're playing the arctic white ESP LTD tele. Thanks for a in depth demo of the Mayhem pick ups. Been thinking about getting them for my Schecter. Much appreciate yah being real and making good videos 🤘🤘🤘

[@MadManMusic]

These pickups SLAM! I’ve got em in all of my guitars except one.. and thats only a matter of time too! There will be more giveaways in the future, but Merch Purchases are ALWAYS appreciated! 🤘🏼😜 teespring.com/stores/mad-man-music-merch

[@christydenney4507]

I’m new and dude love you on here and tiktok, I love discovering cool talented people!

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome!! Thank you so much! Its nice to have you here! 🤘🏼😜

[@vishnuprasads]

You’re review made me buy these pick ups 🤘

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! Let us know how you like them! 🤘🏼😜

[@roosternm6830]

By far my favorite pickup of all time

[@MadManMusic]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@Madcap95]

New guy here! Wow I have this guitar on order and hoping to see it soon. Have the Mayham set on order also. Super awesome to see this video come up! Fan for sure! Love your channel. Rock on man!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks Dude! Glad you enjoyed it! Congrats on the new Axe! Be sure to let us know how everything works out for you!! 🤘🏼😜

[@Madcap95]

Will do for sure! Quick question, if I was to get another mayham set for another guitar what volume and tone controls would you recommend? I want to do the coil split on my other guitar also.

[@derekmalunow8962]

Sounds great 🤘🏿

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks dude! Please do me a favor and share this video with someone that might enjoy it! 🤘🏼😜

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

I fell in love with this set and Seymour Duncans when I got my Jackson Soloist last year. Sadly I parted ways with it because it wasn't....me. While I do miss the feel on the neck,I appreciate that it helped me realize that coming from the world of active pickups,passives can be just as good and Duncan Distortions just have it all. I literally am considering swapping the Custom 5 in the bridge position of my Dean to a Duncan Distortion. I'm sure it'll sound amazing. Jackson chose an awesome set of pickups to put in their pro series guitars.

[@MadManMusic]

I’m really happy with these things. Not sure I’ll ever really find something better for my player personally! Thanks for sharing your experience!! 🤘🏼😜

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

@@MadManMusic any time dude

[@MadManMusic]

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[@csaiz8847]

I just installed these last night in one of my guitars and they are exactly what i was looking for. I want to put them in another one of my guitars. The coil split does sound like a real single coil. These are by far my favorite pickups.

[@MadManMusic]

Im glad you’re enjoying them!! I feel the same!! Have fun! 🤘🏼😜

[@nvmbrsdoom5]

Really enjoyed the video! I agree that they're more versatile pickups than their name implies, I've used Distortions in a bunch of different guitars and styles. But yeah, they're amazing for Metal without a doubt! And to answer Luke's question below, I had a Distortion bridge and a Jazz neck in an LTD Eclipse for a while and thought they paired nicely, though as you said the Jazz is a bit tamer than the Distortion neck pickup so you have to factor it in. But if your guitar tends to be a bit too dark sounding naturally, the Jazz is a nice way of adding a bit of necessary brightness to the neck pickup sound. Anyhow, keep up the good work with the videos, cheers!

[@MadManMusic]

Super Cool Comment! Thanks for the info!! Hope he’ll try that combination of pickups and get good results! 🤘🏼😜

[@lukehenderson436]

Thanks, I think I’m more likely to use the neck for quieter stuff anyway, so the low output of Jazz wouldn’t worry me. I will have to experiment though.

[@MadManMusic]

Do it! Let us know how it works out! 🤘🏼😜

[@guitarman12ful]

Yep I put these in my mark Morton sig Jackson and another pair should be getting here tomorrow for my les Paul custom. Probably the only pickups I’ll use!

[@MadManMusic]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Thats Awesome! 🤘🏼😜

[@charlesuntereiner6376]

Really nice to hear an emg alternative for metal!

[@MadManMusic]

Technically.. EMG is the Alternative to THIS! But yeah, I feel ya! Try em out! They’re awesome!! 🤘🏼😜

[@TheAxe4Ever]

I honestly didn’t think I would like the Distortion neck pickup. My Charvel came with the Distortion bridge and neck. My guitar has a coil tap. Turns out, I love the Distortion neck. Much more versatile than the name suggests! But I did replace the bridge pickup with the Seymour Duncan Custom. I am a big fan of that pickup and the Distortion neck matches it perfectly as well! Awesome video, man!

[@MadManMusic]

Glad you found a combo that works!! 🤘🏼😜

[@joshuac3058]

Just found your channel subscribed after I saw your outtakes on this video hilarious

[@MadManMusic]

Haha! Thanks for watchin dude! Welcome!! 🤘🏼😜

[@joshuac3058]

@@MadManMusic I have a G&L I want to put those pickups in now from your vid

[@MadManMusic]

Try em!!! 🤘🏼😜

[@egemengocmen4916]

Great review!! Just bought these for the bridge position of my guitar with the SD pearly gates on the neck. It's quite the mix but i play both classic blues and trash metal 🤷‍♂️ (also everything in between). So I need a very versatile guitar. With this pickup on the bridge, i feel like it will be a great fit for the high output stuff. (Cool looking guitar btw :D )

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the review. 😊 You really cant go wrong with these man! Even the Double Distortion Set works like a charm. I really feel like its just a very “Modern” sounding set… even though this set is Super Old!! Lol Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼😜

[@egemengocmen4916]

@@MadManMusic Yeah I also feel like I can't go wrong with these. Like you said in the video, even not so overdriven stuff sounds pretty good, but the metal tones with these are just... 👌 . Also thanks for being so nice dude :) I just subscribed. 🙃

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome!! Welcome to the crew! Hope to see you in the comments again! 🤘🏼😜

[@JustinSane_555]

What up homie, just found the channel and dig it 🤙🏻

[@MadManMusic]

Hey Dude! Thanks for being here! Lots of stuff happening each week! 🤘🏼😜

[@27retrodaze]

Everytime i get a new pedal or really any type of new gear, i always seem to say to myself "im so glad i bought these Seymore Duncan's...)

[@MadManMusic]

Ha!! Me too!! I recently tried Fishmann Fluence pups… NOPE. I’ve been playing an old guitar of mine with an EMG 81…… NOPE. Mayhem Set For The Win!🥇 It just does the job right! Glad you enjoy yours also!! 🤘🏼😜

[@user-fk7ij2qx8q]

Good job!

[@MadManMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@benland8702]

Great playing !!! Now were talking !!! i so agree with you about the name of the Sh-6 distortion being deceiving and this pickup label as a metal/chug pickup , often called a passive emg 81 and always reviewed that way . sure It excel at high gain/metal , palmuting sound tight and clear . But it still sound great to play 80s rock plugged into in a vintage jmp, plexi amp etc.. and all type of hair-metal . i play mainly punk rock ( nofx , bad religion ) and thrash metal ( metallica , megadeth , testament ) , but with the same guitars equipped with the Sh-6 , i cover all type of 80s rock/pop from Joan jett to rick sprinfield , pat benatar etc , . Its the ceramic brother of the JB . Sh-6 on both my HSS strat and my les paul standard . This pickup can handle the most brutal distortion to the nice low- gain crunch of vintage amp .

[@MadManMusic]

Totally!! I've had no trouble getting the tones I need at various Gain Levels! Thanks for chiming in! I appreciate the compliment! 🤘🏼😜

[@angusorvid8840]

One of the best sets ever for metal. I've used Duncan Distortions since the 80s. The JB didn't quite do it for me. I replaced a JB in a Kramer with a Distortion, and it was off the chain brutal, exactly what I wanted. I've put the Mayhem set in a lot of Schecters over the years. The Invader set is also great.

[@MadManMusic]

It really is a great set! I had an old Randy Rhodes with an Invader in it and it RIPPED!! I chose the Distortion’s so I still had a tiny bit of Sanity left in my tone! 🤘🏼😜

[@angusorvid8840]

@@MadManMusic The Distortions are much easier to control. They are about as clear as a distortion class pickup can be, and they have terrific sustain and harmonics. Randy Rhoads used them along with a JB, DiMarzio Super Distortion, and stock PAFs in his Les Pauls. I played in the L.A. metal scene in the 80s and the Duncan Distortion was extremely popular, especially with anyone who wanted to sound like George Lynch or W.A.S.P., Crue, etc. I liked it because I was able to get that Randy Rhoads crunch when I ran it through my Marshall JMP with an MXR, the same setup Randy had, except I used Celestion 30s, he used Altec speakers. I played clubs from '86 to '93.

[@MadManMusic]

Thats so awesome! Must have been a really exciting time! Thanks for hangin’ around here, be sure to drop some insight on some of the other videos and share your experience with the other subscribers here! 🤘🏼😜

[@sweetguy19762]

The tone is clear and thick with these pickups, the cleans sound amazing.

[@MadManMusic]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@randymiles904]

Nice sound man. I've got a distortion that's wound by MJ, back in the day. I dropped it in my Les Paul with an Epiphone burstbucker pro 2 in the neck. I love that guitar. I can chug, or I can make pretty. Lol love it! I want to get a te 200 to mod myself. I may go with the distortion myself. Nice job.

[@MadManMusic]

Hey! Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the sound! You should totally get one of these TE-200's they are a really great foundation to tinker! Let us know what you decide to go with and how it works for you! 🤘🏼😜

[@randymiles904]

@@MadManMusic absolutely. Will do. The Ltd models make incredible mod platforms. I've got a few and I love them. I'm really itching for a hid rodded tele. I was considering a te400 since they're neck through. 😉

[@anotherstart1]

New listener !!

[@MadManMusic]

Sweet! Welcome! 🤘🏼😜

[@EliPorterMahn]

I actually used your video to sell my old set of these since it did such an excellent job of showing them off! Sorry brother hope thats okay lmao ya helped me advertise without even knowing it XD thanks!!!

[@MadManMusic]

Hey no need to apologize! Its all good! I’m glad the video was helpful. Now… lets talkin about my cut of the deal. 🤨🤑 🤘🏼😜

[@rar15usa1]

I put a set of these in my Jackson RR and was so blown away that I got a second set for my soloist.

[@MadManMusic]

Niiice! I love em.. its going to be hard for me to ever move away from them. Lol any other pick up reviews i do will have to be with guitars that already have other types of pickups installed because I’ll always want this set! 🤘🏼😜

[@DanPellegrino486]

I just bought a Jackson Pro RR that came with these and I was really impressed.

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! I miss my old RR.. had a one when I was a kid. Not a Pro, but still. I loved it! 🤘🏼😜

[@markolivares6943]

I slapped these on a epiphone les Paul and damn they can really chug. They sound ok for standard tuning however I feel like as if they work better for lower tunings.

[@MadManMusic]

I love them in all tunings! I also have them in my 7 Strings! 🤘🏼😜

[@krustdogg131]

Got a sh6 bridge on the way for my project les paul. Do you think the distortion neck is the best pairing ?

[@Squeeze_Cheez]

Love that song.

[@MadManMusic]

Thank you! 🤘🏼😜

[@ragnakak]

Those sounded surprisingly good clean. Might get some to drop in a harley benton fusion III for some budget goodness.

[@MadManMusic]

Do it! To me, as a modern rock/metal player, they are very well balanced despite their name. 🤘🏼😜

[@blacksa160]

Great sound on the heavier parts

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

[@Ufozoo1]

Excellent review with excellent playing! The price of guitars are going through the roof it’s almost better to buy a fender player series and then just upgrade the pick ups. Plus you know when you spend $ $2000 on a USA made guitar it’s not really wise to change the pick up so you know you’re already paying for the pick ups in there it’s kind of cool to buy a Mexican made stride and beef it out with some bad ass PU’s.. For example I bought a San Dimas Sharvale made in Mexico and dropped some bare knuckle pick ups in it and With heavy strings for optimize D tuning and the thing is massive. The harmonics I get off that son of a gun is amazing. Now I want some Mayhem pick ups!!!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks for the compliment! The Mayhem Set is just so functional for a player of dynamic heavy music like myself! I love em! I totally agree and I think it actually allows you to bond with your guitar even more when you’ve done a little work under the hood. You appreciate it as opposed to expecting something from it. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@markpatton1817]

Excellent thanks for the video. Just getting into guitar over the past few months. Fixing to grab a set of these for a custom build. Could I ask how your coil split is setup? 1 tone knob / splitter per pickup or a dedicated splitter knob? Hard to tell on the video. Thanks man.

[@MadManMusic]

Hey dude! Thanks for the question. You’re right, I didnt explain that setup very well. In most cases if a guitar is setup with the ability to Split the Pickups, way you do that will be with a Push/Pull Tone Pot and it will be Dedicated with to Both Pickups. Its not often you’ll find switches for individual pickups. Thanks for watching! If you have more questions feel free to ask! 🤘🏼😜

[@JonasSanders]

killer!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks bro! 🤘🏼😜

[@christydenney4507]

I would love a hoodie! I’d wear it on stage at my gigs

[@MadManMusic]

🤘🏼😜

[@brucemahaffey108]

Great video bro. If I can find a good used set I'm thinking about putting these into a B.C. Rich Warlock project guitar.

[@MadManMusic]

There you go! However, They’re worth the price new! 🤘🏼😜

[@commonsensehill372]

I'm sold.

[@MadManMusic]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Sick dude! I hope you snag some and Thanks for Watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@commonsensehill372]

@@MadManMusic I need 4 sets of those. Thanks for reviewing them.

[@stepeters]

You know what I love about this channel? You're detailing guitars which are within a lot of peoples reach. No elitism here. Kudos.

[@MadManMusic]

I own these guitars cuz its what I can afford! So I’m right there with you! It will always be that way! I just want people to learn about real gear that they can afford and USE!! Thanks for the compliment! 🤘🏼😜

[@stepeters]

@@MadManMusic Definitely my friend. I've got an EC401 which I've just modded with an Evertune. Watched you videos about setting it up. Bang on!. Keep up the good work

[@MadManMusic]

Im so glad my info helped!! That makes my day!! 🤘🏼😜

[@fernyr2913]

Do you have a review video on the black winters? 🤘🏼 can't decide between the two

[@MadManMusic]

I dont unfortunately… however I have played a set before and I found them to be a bit more focus in the high end as opposed to the mid range. Though the Distortions have a “scooped” profile, I still find them to be incredibly warm. 🤘🏼😜

[@LeftField3]

These are amazing in my Ibanez Iceman

[@Guitar_Smasher]

I love that these also sound great clean. I want to install a set on my Schecter Omen Elite 6, but I'm concerned about the thickness issue. I don't want to have to get the pickup cavities routed out. I've contacted Seymour Duncan about this concern, and am waiting to hear from them. Update: Seymour Duncan confirmed what you said. My Omen has body-mounted pickups, therefore routing would be required. Guitars with pickup rings or pickguards should be okay. Looks like I'm going with a Custom 5 bridge and Pearly Gates neck. P. S.- I asked SD about the Custom 5, and it's 1.5" thick so, also won't fit my guitar. Got the 1" thick Whole Lotta Humbuckers in my cart!

[@MadManMusic]

They are a bit thick. I didnt have any trouble with then in my LTD TE-200 because they are Pickguard and Pickup Ring Mounted… but I had to chip a bit out of my E2 Eclipse because the pickups are body mounted.. Other they’re worth it! 🤘🏼😜

[@The_Fitness_Vault]

I'm trying to decide between these and and the JB and Jazz set. I like my clean tones and my rock/metal tones equally as much. Which should I get? And by getting the distortion mayhem, will I be sacrificing the clean tones a little bit?

[@MadManMusic]

Nope. My cleans are crystal clear! Its all relative. If you lower your pickups a few millimeters it will have an effect on the output. The Mayhem set is higher output with some nuanced differences in tonal quality. So at this point you have to decide how much total output you need. The JB / Jazz is a classic hotrod set. It’ll get the job done but you may need a booster or overdrive to get those super high gain tones. I hope that helps! Let us know what you decide and how it works for you! 🤘🏼😜

[@scottdavidson6066]

I am rocking a Pearly Gates neck & Duncan Custom bridge in my Epi Les Paul Custom.

[@MadManMusic]

I bet that combo sounds creamy! 🤘🏼😜

[@KostasVrass]

Wow! This one came at the right moment. I've been thinking of dropping one of these sets on my Dean Mustaine V (the cheap bolt-on one), you've made my decision way easier. Thanks for the vid man! 👍

[@MadManMusic]

Welcome dude! Let us know how it works out!! 🤘🏼😜

[@yannlaliberte8407]

just ordered them for my Jacksn King V

[@MadManMusic]

Niiiiiice! Thats gonna be BEAST! 🤘🏼😜

[@mykindom666]

Sounds awesome. I was thinking of dropping some d activators in my ibanez gio. I think I might go with this set instead. What should I go with?

[@MadManMusic]

Well you KNOW I’m gonna suggest the Mayhem Set! But really it depends on what style you play and what you need. I need Attack and Punch while still having the ability and flexibility to play Cleaner Stuff. If you’re playing straight metal, go with something super hi output or even active. If you’re playing classic rock go with something more medium output. Like the Jazz / JB set. Thats what you should think when choosing pickups. Also there are a TON out there and no one is reinventing the wheel. The most modern addition to pick up technology is the Fishman Fluence Pickups cuz they can be switched between Passive and Active as well as Coil Tapped if I’m not mistaken. Which is impressive if you need that! Hope that helps! Let us know what you decide!! 🤘🏼😜

[@versafireguitars3145]

New guy, just subbed showing some love

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome Welcome!! 🤘🏼😜

[@versafireguitars3145]

I picked up a Dean Parallaxe a few days ago that had Mayhems put in it, hence finding your channel. I have not had time to play them but I'm more excited to now. Normally I stay away from ceramic and I actually ordered emgs before trying this set but I think those will go into one of the others now

[@MadManMusic]

Nice! I really enjoy this pickup set. It does everything i need it to do! Enjoy the new guitar! 🤘🏼😜

[@dustynguilford7893]

I have a Charvel So-Cal with the mayhem set in it and I don’t really care for them. Played it for about a year to see if they would grow on me and they really haven’t. Just not the kind of sound I like. Not to say they’re not a rad set of pickups just not for me. So I swapped out to a JB and 59 and it’s much more to my flavor! I also have the Dimebucker and 59 in my ML and they’re pretty tasty too!

[@MadManMusic]

Hey man, Different Strokes for Different Folks! Its all good! Glad you found a set you enjoy! I had an LTD with a JB/Jazz set and it was great! Just didnt have all the bite I usually look for. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@ahoneyman]

Did the Tom Delonge Strat thing with a Duncan Distortion. So much chugga chugga goodness baked right in there.

[@MadManMusic]

It was a Seymour Duncan Invader! 🤘🏼😜

[@ahoneyman]

@@MadManMusic Oh, you're right it is an Invader not a Distortion. Anyhoo that's who I stole the idea from. A JB would have been a little too Ratt.

[@MadManMusic]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@Mister_Greg]

The reason why these pickups are thick is due to the double-wide ceramic magnet. The bobbins themselves are standard. It is suspected that this pickup is just a JB with a thicker magnet, but Duncan has never verified it.

[@MadManMusic]

Considering the JB is one of, if not, the most popular model of pickups that Seymour Duncan offers, it make sense that they would use it as a foundation to design other models. I have played JB's in the past and there is definitely an output difference when matched up with a high gain amp. However, the Distortion models just seem to check the right boxes for me! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@ronchabot3449]

It's getting cold in in Rhode Island I need a new hoodie hint hint 🤘

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks for being here! 🤘🏼😜

[@Haru_Brightside]

there's an alternative option sd distorsion but ins alnico 5?

[@MadManMusic]

Possibly. Check out the Seymour Duncan Website and have a look a High Output Picks with Alnico 5 Magnets. You can use these as search parameters. www.seymourduncan.com 🤘🏼😜

[@LtCore]

KILLER!!!!! I wonder how these would sound in a Gibson SG!!!

[@MadManMusic]

I'm sure they would sound AWESOME! Let us know if you try em! 🤘🏼😜

[@LtCore]

@@MadManMusic Will do! I also have an EVH 5150 III 50w 6L6 head, absolutely love it!

[@MadManMusic]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@rubng__]

You sold me.

[@MadManMusic]

Nice! Enjoy! 🤘🏼😜

[@Realpatspray]

I have a projects guitar in a tremonti se. Now thinking the mayhem is the way to go

[@MadManMusic]

Try it out! 🤘🏼😜

[@Realpatspray]

@@MadManMusic I’ll try to do a before and after. It’s got usa tremonti set in it now

[@MadManMusic]

That would be awesome! Be sure to share it with us! 🤘🏼😜

[@IRevealTheMagic]

How much thicker are these to a standard humbucker? I want to drop these into a strat with a tremolo

[@MadManMusic]

Hi, They are slightly thicker than average pickups. Meaning they will sit a bit closer to the strings. If you're guitar has a pickguard or pickup rings you'll be able to adjust them with no problem. However if your guitars pickups are directly mounted to the body you have some clearance issues. I have had to route my pickup cavities more to allow space. Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

[@IRevealTheMagic]

@@MadManMusic thanks for the reply!

[@larrymota]

New subscriber here Brother.

[@MadManMusic]

Excellent!! Welcome! 🤘🏼😜

[@douglasblackwell5704]

So if I put the mayhem set in my telecaster bullet they will sound good I'm assuming

[@MadManMusic]

Yup! 🤘🏼😜

[@douglasblackwell5704]

Thanks I'm going for it

[@MadManMusic]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@belaits_dmitri5207]

Hello from Russia. I am 18 years old and really love listening to you,Pro pain, especially when I am at home. Because I feel like my whole house will fall apart soon. Do you write music together or does everyone bring their own ideas?

[@MadManMusic]

Hey Thanks for the question! I've been to Moscow Twice! Its awesome I love it there! As for the Pro-Pain writing process, we all contribute idea to Gary and he then forms song ideas from them. Then they come back to us and we iron them out and create leads. And that's it! We record what comes from that process! 🤘🏼😜

[@belaits_dmitri5207]

@@MadManMusic Thanks a lot for the answer :3.if you come to us, will you agree with me to play one of my favorite songs - "Implode" with you?

[@MadManMusic]

Would be cool! We’ll see! 🤘🏼😜

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Just bought a used Mexican Stratocaster in Ghost Silver and previous owner installed these! Thanks previous owner...

[@MadManMusic]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Awesome!! 🤘🏼😜

[@wickedmetalhead]

Hey man! I just bought SH-6 bridge for my PRS SE Custom 24. Now I'm looking for a neck pickup to match. I am confused between the Jazz and the SH-6n. I don't want more versatility. I want my guitar to scream. I would like your opinions on which one should I go for?

[@MadManMusic]

Hey! Well the Jazz is more of a Medium Output Pickup. So you may wanna go with the Distortion if you're looking for More Output! Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

[@wickedmetalhead]

@@MadManMusic thanks man. I bought the distortion neck.

[@krustdogg131]

The coil tap tones really do sound like a single coil

[@lukehenderson436]

I’ve been looking at getting Distortions recently, so this video was very well timed, thank you! Have you tried the Jazz neck with the Distortion bridge? The annoying thing is, I don’t know whether to put them in a double-cutaway Les Paul, or a Strat; I think I really need a new guitar to put them in, but my wife would kill me so I wouldn’t get to play it :-D I’ve never seen your channel before, but I will be checking out some of your other videos now, thank you.

[@MadManMusic]

Hey I'm glad you enjoyed it! I haven't played that combination specifically that I know of but I have played them on their own. The most important thing to remember to do here is to try to match the outputs of the pickups. SD Jazz model pickups tend to be a little lower in the output. Does that mean you shouldn't match it with a distortion? Not at all, Match away. Just keep in mind they may have different levels of output volume. And if you want my opinion, I'd go with the Double Cut Away! Enjoy! 🤘🏼😜

[@rucardocavazos820]

Que buenas pastillas 🤟🤟

[@MadManMusic]

Gracias! 🤘🏼😜

[@D20band]

This video has me wanting to try this set of pickups in my Jim Root Tele. I play a lot of different styles of music though. I’m torn between these and a JB/jazz set. How versatile are these? If I get them will it be just way too much output? I tune down as low as drop B mostly but the all the way back to E standard. Any and all input is greatly appreciated!

[@MadManMusic]

I had a JB/Jazz set once many years ago and I found that they were lacking. I use a super high gain amp (EVH) but I still needed to use an OD to push the amp to a place I felt comfortable with. However, with the Mayhem Set I find I jump between any tone with ease. Unlike with say an Active Pickup like EMGs, the Mayhem Set isn't Blown Out with Output. It's somewhere right in the middle. Which to me is perfect. Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

[@D20band]

Awesome!!! Thanks for the input! I’m really torn on this one. I use modelers now and with active pickups, they push the modeler with WAY too much input. I’m curious if you know if the Distortion will do that as well? Definitely not something I want. Mainly I just want a good versatile pickup set. Most of the music I write is along the lines of, Breaking Benjamin, Sevendust, Alice In Chains, 311, POD, Deftones, Skrape, Tool, etc. Do you think the Distortion can handle like the funkier stuff too or would it be too much?

[@MadManMusic]

I just between a Real Tube Amp and Modeler/Profilers on all of my Music that you’ll hear across my channel. So they’re super versatile for me and my playing. I’d say give em a try. 🤘🏼😜

[@D20band]

Thanks for the suggestion! Got a distortion in one of my teles now and I love it! I’m probably gonna replace the JB in my Jim Root Tele with a Distortion. To me it really isn’t THAT much hotter than the JB.

[@D20band]

@MadManMusic have you compared it to a Super Distortion? I'm just curious more than anything. Also, how far from the strings do you set your bridge pickup?

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

You think these pickups could be not the best choice if you play a combination of metal and classic rock? I'm considering buying a Charvel with 2 of these pickups and honestly I listen to mostly classic rock and 80s metal these days and I'm not much of a gear guy.

[@MadManMusic]

Honestly, I think these pickups are great all around. They clean up very nice and they have plenty of output! I recommend them 1000%! Try em! 🤘🏼😜

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

@@MadManMusic thx homie

[@sumedylondon7793]

Can I set the part 3:57-4:19 on my ringtone?

[@MadManMusic]

That would be cool! 🤘🏼😜

[@racercam8]

Do they make these in white? Thanks!

[@MadManMusic]

Im not sure 🤔 There is always a custom option. 🤘🏼😜

[@kennethwisham6237]

new here and a newbie to the guitar world I have a Ibanezs670 and have been looking at changeing the picups the quatuim pups don't have the sound I'm looking for like the sound on these mayhem pups

[@MadManMusic]

Hey dude! Welcome both to the channel and to the Guitar World! Keep in mind "Tone" is a culmination of a lot of things. Equipment and Technique. Take into account the kind of gear you're using and how you're actually "playing" it. But you, the Mayhem Set ROCKS! 🤘🏼😜

[@douglasblackwell5704]

These push n pull on volume or tone

[@MadManMusic]

Tone. Though Im considering a Single Knob set up with a Volume Push/Pull… but im not sure i would like the feel of that… Worth a try! 🤘🏼😜

[@wesfields8521]

Thinking these might sound good in my player hh Jazzmaster 🤔

[@MadManMusic]

Definitely! 🤘🏼😜

[@fernando29579]

I am looking for a first guitar and I care about versatility, since, as a beginner, I must look for MY sound. I found a Flying v with this set onto. I was planning to buy it as a first guitar and considering their cost (200€ in Italy), it's incredible I have found a ready-to-go guitar with this set at 230€. would this be good as a first guitar in your opinion?

[@MadManMusic]

The guitar itself “stock” from the manufacturer is a great beginner to intermediate guitar for the price. And there is room to grow as you advance! 🤘🏼😜

[@fernando29579]

@@MadManMusic so you mean that the guitar I found, plus the SD Mayhem set installed, at the price of 230€ would be a deal for a beginner? sorry for this question but I don't get the meaning of "stock", since the guitar I found is totally custom

[@MadManMusic]

If the guitar you found has that pickup set for €230 definitely buy it. The value of the Pickups is nearly the entire value of the guitar. And later if you upgrade Guitars you can always swap out the pickups! 🤘🏼😜

[@fernando29579]

@@MadManMusic thanks man, you've got a sub

[@MadManMusic]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@eze8024]

Mustaine Thrash Factor set, Dimebucker set, or this Mayhem set for Metallica type stuff?

[@MadManMusic]

The Mayhem Set would work great for Metallica Type Stuff! 🤘🏼😜

[@acexxxoasis]

I wish my distortions sounded this good and figure I'd do some research on them I find mine to be not as great as this video portrays them. I have them in a PRS SE custom 24 find them to be very bright and borderline unusable but I know they can sound great as proven by this and many other videos. Please help me like them and I have a set of pegasus sentient in my 7 string and absolutely LOVE them.

[@MadManMusic]

Hey! Lets see. They obviously didnt come stock in the PRE SE. PRS prides themselves on making all off their own components. Perhaps the wiring isn’t correct. That’d be my first guess. Second, the Pegasus and Sentient are Medium/High Output Pickups and the Distortions are Full High Output.. so they will be louder than the others. What kind of amp are you using? However, I doubt this is playing such a large roll in the sound being bad. My guess is the distortions may not be wired correctly. If you installed then yourself, the Red, Green, Black, White wires on Duncans are very likely *not* the same as the PRS pickups. So if you matched them, that could be causing this issue. Let us know! 🤘🏼😜

[@acexxxoasis]

@@MadManMusic pretty sure they are wired right the red and white wire go to the push pull for splitting, blacks to switch green and bare are to pot ground, however they were in the prs when I bought it used. I'm using a Wangs hd15 (slo/Shiva style amp) or my mini 5 (champ style circuit) haven't tried them out through the blue voodoo as that's already very high mid/ highs focused amp which is where the PRS sits with the distortions. I've tried lowering them into the body as when I got it they were right up under the strings maybe 1/1.5mm off the strings, that helped out a lot but didn't fall into that sweet tone spot that most of my other SD pickups do (pegasus sentient in my 7, hot for tele and various others throughout my lifetime) everything in me says I should like them. They're just so bright. I do appreciate you taking your time to try and assist me with this though!

[@MadManMusic]

No problem dude, I’m happy to help. Just keep in mind. If you didn’t wire this yourself, and you know these are not Stock Pickups, the chances of that being this issue is nearly 100%. Not All Components Are Created Equally. Especially Push/Pull Pots. I did a video about my TE-200 (this guitar) and how I added the Push/Pull because my guitar didn’t come with one stock. So i installed that all myself. I read the wiring diagram from SD etc etc. However, a friend of mine asked me to do the same Mod, On the same Model Guitar, and when I tested the stock guitar it had a Push/Pull. And I thought “hey, thats great”. I wired it up and it sounds HORRIBLE… Turned out the Leads on the Push/Pull Pot were not arranged the same as this typical “Allparts” pot I put in my guitar.. So.. that very well could be the issue. PRS is known for Push/Pull and various pickup configurations. Whoever installed these Distortions probably looked at a typical diagram and installed them accordingly… not knowing that these import pots aren’t the same as what’s listed on the diagram.. I would suggest getting online, buying at least a new Push/Pull (Allparts) and install it yourself and see if there is a difference. Sorry for the novel.. 🤘🏼😜

[@acexxxoasis]

@@MadManMusic welp Amazon here I come lol I wanted to change the 3 way switch out for a switch craft anyway this one had a little issue where the bridge didn't want to come on fully so I cleaned it and that worked but as a gigging musician I'm sure you understand you just want a guitar to work and never be a thought again. Never even thought about the pots I never even looked to see the values on them either I guess I just assumed they would be right 😂 Definitely deserve more than the subscribe button but I can give you that keep rocking and again thanks for the help!

[@MadManMusic]

You’re welcome duder! Keep us posted on your progress! 🤘🏼😜

[@brightfalls6788]

Interesting info about there size. Hadn’t even considered that. Will these fit properly in a Les Paul Standard?

[@MadManMusic]

I would imagine so. You may wanna double check the measurements. 🤘🏼😜

[@joshuac3058]

Is that a trembucker in the set

[@MadManMusic]

I believe you can order them with Fender “Trem” Spacing but this set is just the standard Seymour Duncan/Gibson Humbucker Spacing. 🤘🏼😜

[@CarlosHernandez-yk7zp]

Hey what's up

[@MadManMusic]

Hi, hows it going? 👋🏼😃

[@DiedrichKnickerbocker1783]

Has anyone tried sh-6 bridge and sh-8 in the neck?

[@MadManMusic]

An Invader in the neck position and not the Bridge position? 🤔 Thats a lot of High Output for a Neck Pickup.. but I suppose if you’re playing a lot of leads in the neck position they’d be pretty fluid and buttery. 🤘🏼😜

[@DiedrichKnickerbocker1783]

@@MadManMusic I use the bridge for leads and the neck for rhythm.

[@MadManMusic]

Which makes total sense! I just never thought to have such a high output pickup in the neck.. its actually a really cool idea! 🤘🏼😜

[@juancarrera2222]

That’s weird man, I have a charvel So-Cal Hsh with the mayhem set and a sd flat Strat. And they sound nothing like this, they are dark, muffled and lifeless

[@MadManMusic]

Maybe check your Pots or see if there are any unnecessary Capacitors involved.. Also, using an EVH 5153 and the Mad Man Music Nasty Cab IR Helps! 🤘🏼😜

[@juancarrera2222]

@@MadManMusic yeah I think I’ll have to check the electronics