Product images are provided for reference and may not represent the exact model, configuration, or included components.

At A Glance

Spacing
Bridge 53mm Tremolo Spacing / Neck 49mm Universal Spacing
Wiring/Design
4 Conductor Harness / Split Coil Design
Baseplate
Black Industrial Coated Nickel/Silver Baseplate
Pole Pieces
12 high carbon steel socket set adjustable pole pieces
Magnet
Alnico V direct coupled construction combined with ceramic 8 flanking magnets
Output at full power
Bridge 14.4k ohms / Neck 10.3k ohms
Part Number
6503
Description

The Schecter 6503 Apocalypse-VI is a six-string humbucker set — bridge and neck — built around a tri-field magnet arrangement: Alnico V direct-coupled construction with ceramic 8 magnets flanking on each side. Each pickup uses 12 high carbon steel socket set adjustable pole pieces and ships with a 4-conductor harness for coil-splitting. The baseplate is black industrial coated nickel/silver. Output measures 14.4k ohms at the bridge and 10.3k ohms at the neck.

Two things decide whether this set fits before you order. First, string count: this is a six-string pickup. It will not cover a seven- or eight-string spread. Second, spacing. The bridge pickup runs 53mm tremolo spacing — correct for a floating bridge route, not a hard-tail or tune-o-matic spacing. The neck pickup runs 49mm universal spacing. If you drop a bridge pickup with the wrong spacing into position, the outer strings will not track the pole pieces cleanly. Measure your existing pickup's spacing string-to-string across the outer poles before ordering. Also check your mounting situation: direct-mount bodies and ring-mount bodies need different hardware, and this set's baseplate dimensions need to match your route.

The split coil design is the reason for the 4-conductor harness — you can wire each coil independently for a single-coil option, provided your control cavity has the switch for it. The adjustable pole pieces let you balance output across strings after installation without pulling the pickup.

If you are not certain this is the right set for your guitar, send us the make, model and year and we will check fit against what we know of the route.

Specifications
Spacing: Bridge 53mm Tremolo Spacing / Neck 49mm Universal Spacing
Wiring/Design: 4 Conductor Harness / Split Coil Design
Baseplate: Black Industrial Coated Nickel/Silver Baseplate
Pole Pieces: 12 high carbon steel socket set adjustable pole pieces
Magnet: Alnico V direct coupled construction combined with ceramic 8 flanking magnets
Output at full power: Bridge 14.4k ohms / Neck 10.3k ohms
Part Number: 6503
Q&A
Have Questions?

Schecter 6503 Apocalypse-VI Pickup Set

$349.00

RELATED PRODUCTS

Gear Help, Handled

From spec questions to full builds — players who have lived this gear since 2007.

Since 2007

Fit & Compatibility

  • Bridge, tuner, and nut fit confirmed for your guitar
  • Pickup and electronics compatibility checks
  • Pedal power and amp/cab impedance matching
Ask Before You Buy

Mods & Upgrades

  • Upgrade paths for the guitars you already own
  • Wiring, routing, and hardware swap guidance
  • Advice from people who actually do the mods
Talk Mods

The Vault

  • Discontinued and EOL guitars kept on record
  • Specs, history, and known part compatibility
  • Share your builds and mods with the community
Enter The Vault