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When Ryan “Fluff” Bruce – one of YouTube’s most influential metal guitarists – needed a pickup that could handle anything, Seymour Duncan answered with the FLF Model. Hand-built in the Custom Shop, this signature humbucker drives the hard-hitting sound of Dragged Under and is the voice of Fluff’s limited-edition Artist Series StingRay by Ernie Ball/Music Man.
Ryan “Fluff” Bruce FLF Model Humbucker When Fluff set out to build his perfect pickup, he started with two of his favorite Seymour Duncan humbuckers: the JB Model and the Black Winter. Working alongside the Custom Shop team until every note felt right, Fluff landed on a design combining high-output coils and a unique magnet for a voice that’s entirely his own. Born from Two Legends: The FLF Model combines a coil from the iconic JB Model and the aggressive Black Winter, paired with an Alnico 4 bar magnet for a tone that’s uniquely Fluff’s own. Hand-Built in the Custom Shop: This signature humbucker is the voice behind Dragged Under and Fluff’s limited-edition Artist Series StingRay by Ernie Ball/Music Man. Built for Modern High-Gain: A throaty midrange and percussive bite nail aggressive drop-tuned rhythms, while a smooth, buttery top end keeps leads expressive and musical. Designed with a YouTube Icon: Built in collaboration with Ryan “Fluff” Bruce, one of the most influential heavy guitarists on the platform, to meet the demands of his high-intensity playing style. Standard Specs: Black nickel studs and screws, matte black bobbins, black Olde English Seymour Duncan logo, short mounting legs, and 4-conductor cable, DCR = 16.6. Also available to order with your dream custom cosmetics! When Ryan “Fluff” Bruce – one of YouTube’s most influential metal guitarists – needed a pickup that could handle anything, Seymour Duncan answered with the FLF Model. Hand-built in the Custom Shop, this signature humbucker drives the hard-hitting sound of Dragged Under and is the voice of Fluff’s limited-edition Artist Series StingRay by Ernie Ball/Music Man.
The FLF Model is sonically inspired by two of Fluff’s all-time favorite pickups: the iconic JB Model and the aggressive Black Winter. Using a coil from each of these classic Seymour Duncan humbuckers, Fluff and the custom shop team found that an Alnico 4 bar magnet created the perfect tonality, edge, and punch he was looking for.
The FLF Model delivers a throaty midrange and percussive bite that’s optimized for aggressive drop-tuned rhythm playing, while remaining buttery on top for expressive leads. Built for modern high-gain applications, the FLF Model provides the punishing attack and crunch that Fluff’s playing demands. Rolling down the volume knob brings out a mellow clean chime, giving Fluff a dynamic range of sounds – all in one pickup.
“Being able to combine my favorite Seymour Duncan tones into one pickup that works with everything I do is truly a sonic gift!” -Ryan “Fluff” Bruce 
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