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Seymour Duncan 78 Model TB Gold Cover Pickup vs Seymour Duncan High Voltage TB Gold Cover Pickup
The '78 Model TB prioritizes vintage warmth and natural compression for blues, jazz, and classic rock, while the High Voltage TB delivers aggressive output and cutting treble optimized for metal and high-gain lead work. Choose the '78 if you want authentic PAF character; choose the High Voltage if you need clarity and punch through heavy distortion.
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Seymour Duncan 78 Model TB Gold Cover Pickup
Seymour Duncan High Voltage TB Gold Cover Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan 78 Model TB Gold Cover Pickup | Seymour Duncan High Voltage TB Gold Cover Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan 78 Model TB Gold Cover Pickup
- ✓ Authentic 1978 PAF winding specifications for warm, woody vintage tone
- ✓ Natural compression and harmonic complexity ideal for expressive playing
- ✓ Trembucker spacing (52.6mm) fits Fender-style vibrato systems perfectly
- ✓ Smooth articulation without excessive output suits studio and live recording
Why choose Seymour Duncan High Voltage TB Gold Cover Pickup
- ✓ High output and bright attack cut through dense mixes and heavy gain
- ✓ Tight low-end and punchy midrange excel in metal and progressive contexts
- ✓ Degaussed bridge design ensures balanced harmonic saturation under distortion
- ✓ Articulate sustain maintains note definition even with maximum gain
Frequently asked questions
Are both pickups Trembucker-spaced for vibrato guitars?
Only the '78 Model TB is explicitly designed as a Trembucker with 52.6mm pole spacing for Fender-style vibrato systems. The High Voltage TB is described as a bridge position pickup with standard humbucker dimensions, suitable for guitars with dual humbucker routing but not specifically optimized for tremolo spacing.
Which pickup is better for clean and lightly overdriven tones?
The '78 Model TB is better suited to clean and lightly overdriven contexts because its natural compression, smooth harmonic complexity, and lower aggression excel in blues, jazz, and classic rock. The High Voltage TB is voiced for high-gain saturation and cuts through distortion rather than shining at low-to-moderate drive.
Do both pickups come with four-conductor wiring?
Both pickups include four-conductor shielded leads, allowing multiple wiring options. The '78 Model TB explicitly mentions series, parallel, and split-coil configurations in compatible electronics.
Which pickup has higher output?
The High Voltage TB is a high-output design optimized for gain and aggressive voicing, while the '78 Model TB emphasizes natural compression and articulation over raw output level, making it better for dynamics and touch sensitivity.