Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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Description
Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover Pickup
The Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover is a bridge humbucker engineered to capture articulate, responsive output in recording and live sessions. Designed in collaboration with Frank DeMartini, this pickup delivers clarity and defined harmonic content without sacrificing the sustain expected from a high-output bridge position voice. The gold cover adds aesthetic distinction while maintaining the sonic characteristics that made this design a studio and session staple.
Tone & Performance Character
Built around an Alnico II magnet, this pickup produces warm, nuanced tones with excellent note separation—ideal for capturing both clean articulation and driven rhythm work in mix-ready takes. The 19.1 kΩ DC resistance positions it as a moderate-output bridge humbucker, offering enough punch for contemporary styles without the compressed, saturated character of ultra-high-output designs, making it sit naturally in dense arrangements.
Design & Compatibility
The 53 mm string spacing is specifically tailored for tremolo-equipped instruments, ensuring proper magnetic alignment and balanced response across all six strings. Four-wire construction provides wiring flexibility, accommodating both standard humbucking and split-coil configurations depending on your recording setup and tonal palette.
Key Features
- Type: Humbucker
- Position: Bridge
- String Spacing: 53 mm (Trembucker spacing)
- Magnet: Alnico II
- DC Resistance: 19.1 kΩ
- Wiring: 4 conductors
- Cover Finish: Gold
- Optimized for tremolo systems and floating bridges
This pickup combines professional-grade engineering with proven tonal character, making it an essential upgrade for recording or maintaining a tremolo-equipped instrument in your home studio or session environment.
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At a Glance
This Trembucker-spaced humbucker captures warm, articulate tones with strong note separation and moderate output—ideal for layering in the studio without losing definition in dense mixes. The Alnico II magnet and four-wire construction offer recording versatility, accommodating both standard humbucking and split-coil configurations to fit your session needs. It's a reliable choice for producers recording hard rock, blues, and rock who want a bridge pickup that delivers clarity, sustain, and responsive dynamics across multiple takes.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Thrash Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trembucker spacing, and why does this pickup use it?
Trembucker spacing (53 mm) is designed specifically for tremolo-equipped and floating-bridge guitars to ensure proper magnetic alignment and balanced output across all six strings. Standard Strat-style and other tremolo systems require this wider spacing for optimal performance.
Is this pickup suitable for heavy styles like thrash metal or djent?
No—this pickup is voiced for hard rock, rock, and blues with moderate output that prioritizes articulation and note separation over saturation. Thrash metal and djent players typically need higher-output designs with more compressed character.
What does four-wire construction mean, and how does it help?
Four-wire construction allows you to wire the pickup as a standard humbucker or split it into single-coil mode depending on your control scheme, giving you recording and live flexibility within one pickup.
How does this compare to the Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB or DiMarzio Super Distortion?
The DeMartini TB is warmer and more articulate with better note separation than the brighter, higher-output JB, and less compressed than the Super Distortion. At 19.1 kΩ resistance, it sits between moderate and high-output, making it more responsive and clearer for tremolo-based systems.
What comes included with this pickup?
The pickup includes the humbucker with gold cover, four-conductor wiring, and mounting hardware. Installation into your instrument will require soldering or professional guitar tech work.
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