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Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Reverse Zebra Pickup
Both are high-output Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini bridge humbuckers with Alnico 2 magnets designed for metal and hard rock, but the Black comes in standard humbucker or trembucker spacing with coil-split flexibility, while the Reverse Zebra is trembucker-only and optimized for 7-string extended-range guitars. Choose the Black for versatility across standard and 7-string guitars with coil-tap options; choose the Reverse Zebra if you're committed to extended-range instruments and want a dedicated design.
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Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Black Pickup
Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Reverse Zebra Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Reverse Zebra Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Black Pickup
- ✓ Available in both standard humbucker (17.6K) and trembucker (19.1K) spacing options
- ✓ Four-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting for tonal flexibility
- ✓ Works on standard 6-string and 7-string guitars
- ✓ Specified resonant peak (4.40 kHz) provides bright, articulate highs
Why choose Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Reverse Zebra Pickup
- ✓ Trembucker spacing pre-optimized for 7-string guitars with wider string distances
- ✓ Reverse Zebra aesthetic (cream and black coil windings)
- ✓ Tailored design philosophy specifically for extended-range instruments
- ✓ Emphasis on maintaining tight low-end definition across all strings
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Reverse Zebra on a standard 6-string guitar?
Technically yes, but it's not recommended. The Reverse Zebra has trembucker spacing designed for the wider string distances on 7-strings. The Black pickup offers humbucker spacing (17.6K) specifically for standard 6-string guitars, ensuring proper magnetic field alignment.
What's the main difference in output between these two?
The Black lists 17.6K or 19.1K DC resistance depending on spacing choice. The Reverse Zebra is specified as trembucker-only and emphasizes high-output design without listing exact DC resistance, but both are high-output designs with Alnico 2 magnets suited to metal and hard rock.
Can I split coils on either pickup?
The Black explicitly features four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting flexibility. The Reverse Zebra's wiring configuration is not detailed in its description, so coil-tap capability cannot be confirmed for that model.
Which is better for rhythm vs. lead playing?
Both excel at both; they're designed for aggressive metal and hard rock. The Black emphasizes string separation and dynamic range for fast picking and legato. The Reverse Zebra emphasizes maintaining clarity under heavy distortion and tight low-end, particularly valuable in dense rhythm mixes on extended-range tunings.