Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Black Pickup

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Description

Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Black Pickup

The Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Black is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered to capture aggressive, articulate tones with exceptional clarity and punch in the mix. Designed in collaboration with virtuoso shredder Vinnie Moore, this pickup delivers the precision and responsiveness essential for recording note definition and dynamic range through heavy and complex playing styles.

Tone & Performance

Built on an Alnico 2 magnet with 8.83 Henry inductance and a 4.40 KHz resonant peak, this pickup captures articulate highs and controlled lows ideal for fast picking and legato passages in tracking sessions. The DC resistance of 17.6 K Ohms (humbucker spacing) or 19.1 K Ohms (trembucker spacing) ensures aggressive output without sacrificing string-to-string separation, translating to clear, defined tracks that sit well in dense arrangements.

Construction & Specifications

Handmade in Santa Barbara, California, each pickup reflects Seymour Duncan's commitment to quality control and precision manufacturing. The four-conductor wiring (trembucker variant) provides studio flexibility for different recording approaches, while the 14 inches of braided single-conductor lead wire ensures durability and hassle-free integration into most guitar setups and recording workflows.

Key Features

  • Alnico 2 magnet for articulate, responsive tone
  • DC Resistance: 17.6 K Ohms (standard humbucker spacing) or 19.1 K Ohms (trembucker spacing)
  • 8.83 Henry inductance for balanced output and clarity
  • 4.40 KHz resonant peak for bright, defined highs
  • Four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting flexibility
  • 50mm standard spacing configuration
  • 14 inches of braided single-conductor lead wire
  • Handmade in Santa Barbara, California

The RTM DeMartini TB Black excels as a bridge pickup for recording sessions where clarity, output, and articulation are critical to capturing technically demanding performances.

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At a Glance

The Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Black is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered to capture aggressive, articulate tones with exceptional clarity and punch in recording sessions. Its 8.83 Henry inductance, 4.40 kHz resonant peak, and Alnico 2 magnet deliver bright, defined highs and controlled lows that sit well in heavy mixes and cut through dense arrangements without losing string-to-string separation. Choose this pickup if you're recording metal, djent, or progressive material and need a bridge voice that translates technical playing into clear, punchy tracks.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • Metal
  • Djent
  • Progressive
  • Hard Rock
  • Thrash Metal

Not the best pick for

  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Folk

Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What spacing options are available, and which should I choose?

This pickup comes in both humbucker spacing (17.6 K Ohms) and trembucker spacing (19.1 K Ohms) variants. Choose humbucker spacing for standard dual-humbucker guitars; trembucker spacing is for guitars with wider bridge pole spacing. The trembucker variant includes four-conductor wiring for additional coil-splitting flexibility.

Is this pickup good for styles other than metal and hard rock?

The RTM DeMartini TB Black is engineered specifically for metal, djent, progressive, and thrash metal playing styles where articulation and output are priorities. Its design prioritizes aggressive tone and note definition, making it less suited for blues, jazz, or folk applications.

What makes this pickup different from other high-output options like the EMG 81/85?

The RTM DeMartini TB Black uses an Alnico 2 magnet and is handmade in Santa Barbara for responsive, organic articulation with controlled low-end, while maintaining the high output and string separation needed for technical playing. Its 4.40 kHz resonant peak provides bright, defined highs that emphasize note clarity in fast picking and legato work.

What's included with this pickup, and is installation difficult?

The pickup includes 14 inches of braided single-conductor lead wire for easy installation in most guitar configurations. Four-conductor wiring on the trembucker variant provides coil-splitting flexibility if your guitar's electronics support it.

What skill level do I need to get the most from this pickup?

This pickup is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who can take advantage of its responsive dynamics, string separation, and articulation in technically demanding playing styles.

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