Seymour Duncan Jason Becker Trembucker Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11103-98-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Jason Becker Trembucker Black Pickup
The Jason Becker Perpetual Burn Trembucker captures articulate, singing sustain with the crisp definition needed for tracking and mixing modern high-gain sessions. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this bridge-position humbucker combines medium output with tight string separation, delivering the clarity and presence that translates through a mix without muddying adjacent frequencies.
Tone & Output Character
Rated at medium output with a 12.11k DC resistance, this pickup occupies the ideal recording sweet spot between articulation and aggression. The Alnico 5 bar magnet configuration provides responsive dynamics and natural breakup that captures pick attack and finger nuance, while vacuum wax potting ensures clean, squeal-free tracking during sustained bends and high-volume passages—critical for layering multiple takes without unwanted noise artifacts.
Construction & Specifications
Built with trembucker spacing for precise alignment on guitars with wider pole piece spacing, this pickup features a four-conductor cable for wiring flexibility and passive operation—no batteries or external power required. Each unit is hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, reflecting consistent craftsmanship that ensures predictable performance across your recording sessions and gear compatibility.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 12.11k
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5 bar magnet
- Trembucker spacing (dual-coil humbucker configuration)
- Medium output level
- Four-conductor cable for wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Bridge position model
- Passive pickup (no power requirements)
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
The Jason Becker Trembucker is engineered for recording and production work requiring precise articulation and responsive dynamics without sacrificing the harmonic richness that sits well in modern high-gain mixes.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Jason Becker Trembucker is a medium-output, hand-built bridge pickup engineered to sit clearly in high-gain mixes with articulate sustain and responsive dynamics. Its 12.11k DC resistance and Alnico 5 magnet configuration capture tight string separation and harmonic richness ideal for recording sessions where both clarity and aggression matter. The four-conductor cable offers wiring flexibility, and vacuum wax potting ensures clean, squeal-free tracking during sustained bends and layered guitar passages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trembucker spacing and why does it matter?
Trembucker spacing refers to the wider pole-piece configuration found on guitars like Fender Strats and other offset designs. This pickup is built with trembucker spacing to align precisely with those wider strings, ensuring accurate magnetic alignment and consistent tone across all six strings.
What does medium output mean for high-gain playing?
Medium output (12.11k DC resistance) sits between vintage and hot pickups, providing enough output to drive amp gain stages and sustain without muddying clarity or string separation. This balance makes it ideal for high-gain tones that still cut through mix and respond dynamically to pick attack.
What is vacuum wax potting and why is it important?
Vacuum wax potting seals the coils and magnets to eliminate microphonic feedback and squealing, especially during sustained bends and high-volume passages. This makes the pickup squeal-free and reliable for both studio recording and live performance.
Does this pickup require batteries or external power?
No, this is a passive pickup that operates without batteries or external power. It works with standard guitar wiring and amplifier setups.
What position is this pickup designed for?
This is a bridge-position model engineered to deliver the articulation and presence needed in the bridge position for high-gain tones. It features a four-conductor cable for wiring flexibility if you want to configure it for different positions or switching options.
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