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Seymour Duncan Exciter TB Gold Cover Pickup vs Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover Pickup
The Exciter TB is a high-output, articulate pickup engineered for extreme gain and modern metal genres, while the RTM DeMartini TB is a moderate-output, warm-voiced pickup designed for hard rock, blues, and tremolo-equipped instruments. Choose the Exciter for djent and progressive metal; choose the DeMartini for classic hard rock and studio versatility.
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Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Exciter TB Gold Cover Pickup | Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Exciter TB Gold Cover Pickup
- ✓ High-output design cuts through dense high-gain tones with clarity
- ✓ Enhanced upper-midrange punch and quick transient response ideal for fast lead work
- ✓ Excellent note separation in djent and progressive contexts
- ✓ Trembucker spacing works on 7-string and specialty instruments
Why choose Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover Pickup
- ✓ Moderate 19.1 kΩ output avoids compression and saturation in driven tones
- ✓ Warm Alnico II voice works across blues, rock, and clean tones without harshness
- ✓ Optimized specifically for tremolo and floating bridge systems
- ✓ Four-wire construction offers coil-split flexibility for studio and live use
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup handles extreme high-gain better?
The Exciter TB is engineered specifically for high-gain and modern contexts with upper-midrange punch designed to cut through saturation. The RTM DeMartini TB, with its moderate 19.1 kΩ output, is voiced to avoid compression even in driven tones, making it less suited for extreme gain stacking.
Do both pickups work with tremolo bridges?
Both have trembucker spacing (53 mm), but the RTM DeMartini TB is explicitly optimized for tremolo and floating bridge systems with design refinements for that use case. The Exciter TB works with tremolos but prioritizes wide string spacing for 7-string instruments.
Which is better for blues and classic rock?
The RTM DeMartini TB is the clear choice, featuring a warm Alnico II magnet and moderate output that excel in blues articulation and rock tones. The Exciter TB's bright character and upper-midrange focus are optimized for modern high-gain styles, not vintage-style blues tones.
Are both suitable for studio recording?
The RTM DeMartini TB is specifically mentioned as suitable for studio sessions with its responsive, articulate character across genres. The Exciter TB is designed for lead work and modern recording styles; its suitability depends on whether your project uses high-gain tones.