Seymour Duncan Green Magic TB Reverse Zebra Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11103-16-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan Green Magic TB Reverse Zebra Pickup
The Green Magic TB Reverse Zebra captures articulate, chimey character that bridges vintage warmth and modern clarity in the bridge position. This humbucker tracks pick attack with sensitivity while maintaining musicality across the frequency spectrum, making it ideal for sessions demanding both definition and character. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, this pickup serves producers and engineers building instruments with unconventional tonal requirements.
Recording & Tone Character
The Alnico 2 magnet core produces naturally compressed, smooth midrange response with controlled treble bite—a sonic signature that translates well to tape and digital recording without excessive harshness. This magnet type responds dynamically to playing dynamics and delivers a musical saturation curve that rewards both clean articulation and driven tones, capturing nuance across multiple takes and playing intensities.
Specifications & Construction
This bridge-position humbucker weighs 5oz and is engineered and assembled by hand at Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara facility. The reverse coil winding and zebra-stripe coil configuration reduce magnetic interaction between coils, enhancing note definition and separation—critical for clarity in dense mixes and layered productions.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 magnet for warm, compressed tone with musical response
- Reverse coil winding configuration
- Zebra-stripe coil design for reduced magnetic coupling
- Bridge-position humbucker format
- 5oz weight
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Full-sized humbucker dimensions
- Four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting and series/parallel options
The Green Magic TB Reverse Zebra is a carefully voiced pickup for studios and instruments where specific tonal intentions and session versatility drive recording choices.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Green Magic TB Reverse Zebra is a handcrafted bridge humbucker engineered for articulate, chimey tone that sits cleanly in a mix without excessive harshness or frequency masking. Its Alnico 2 magnet core and reverse-coil zebra configuration deliver natural compression and dynamic response that captures nuanced playing dynamics, making it ideal for tracking blues, rock, jazz, and progressive material where note definition and tonal personality matter. Select this if you're building a session instrument or custom rig that demands both musicality and technical sophistication in the bridge position.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the reverse coil and zebra-stripe design actually do?
The reverse coil winding and zebra-stripe coil configuration reduce magnetic coupling between coils, which enhances note definition and delivers more balanced output. This design choice contributes to the pickup's articulate character and controlled treble response.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain styles?
No. The Green Magic TB Reverse Zebra is voiced for blues, rock, jazz, and progressive music and is not recommended for metal or thrash metal applications. Its naturally compressed midrange and controlled treble are designed for musicality rather than the aggression and saturation those genres require.
What skill level do I need to install and use this pickup?
This pickup is engineered for intermediate, advanced, and professional players with specific tonal intentions and the technical knowledge to maximize its potential. Four-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring options, so some electronics familiarity is beneficial.
How does the Alnico 2 magnet differ from ceramic alternatives?
Alnico 2 is prized for its musical saturation curve and sensitivity to playing dynamics, delivering warm, compressed tone without excessive harshness. Ceramic alternatives typically offer hotter output and a more aggressive response, which is not the character this pickup targets.
Is this a full-sized humbucker and what are its specifications?
Yes, this is a full-sized humbucker bridge model weighing 5 ounces, handcrafted at Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara facility. It includes four-conductor wiring for flexible coil-splitting and series/parallel options.
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