Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Reverse Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11103-10-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Reverse Zebra Pickup
The RTM DeMartini TB Reverse Zebra is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered for modern extended-range instruments, delivering aggressive articulation and tight low-end response. In the mix, this pickup cuts through dense arrangements with clarity and definition, maintaining note separation even when layered with heavy distortion—essential for tracking and layering complex rhythm parts or intricate lead passages in the studio.
Tone & Output Character
Built with an Alnico 2 magnet, this pickup generates substantial output while maintaining dynamic responsiveness across the frequency spectrum. The high-output design excels at capturing harmonic complexity and sustain during recording sessions, allowing engineers to dial in aggression without sacrificing the articulation needed for post-production mixing and editing.
Design & Specifications
The TB (Trembucker) spacing accommodates the wider string-to-string distances found on 7-string instruments, ensuring consistent magnetic field alignment across all strings for balanced tracking. The Reverse Zebra aesthetic combines cream and black coil windings for classic visual appeal without compromising electromagnetic performance.
Key Features
- High-output bridge humbucker design
- Alnico 2 magnet for responsive dynamics
- Trembucker (TB) spacing for 7-string guitars
- Bridge position configuration
- Reverse Zebra coil cosmetics
- Aggressive articulation suited to modern metal and hard rock
- Tight, defined low-end response
- Maintains clarity under heavy distortion
This pickup delivers the focused aggression and precision that modern extended-range tracking demands, capturing the tonal detail needed for polished recordings.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Reverse Zebra is a high-output bridge humbucker designed for recording extended-range instruments with clarity and aggression intact, offering tight low-end response and dynamic responsiveness that translates well to the mix. Its Alnico 2 magnet and Trembucker spacing maintain harmonic complexity and note separation even under heavy distortion processing, making it reliable for capturing metal and hard rock tones that sit cleanly in dense production. Studio owners and engineers recording aggressive modern music will appreciate how this pickup delivers focused, defined tones that don't muddy the low end or blur under heavy gain.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trembucker spacing and why does it matter?
Trembucker (TB) spacing is wider than standard humbucker spacing, designed to align the magnetic field with the wider string-to-string distances on 7-string guitars. This ensures consistent response across all strings rather than uneven output on the outer strings.
Is this pickup suitable for drop tunings and extended-range instruments?
Yes. The RTM DeMartini TB is engineered specifically for 7-string guitars and modern extended-range instruments, with an Alnico 2 magnet and high-output design that handles lower tunings while maintaining tight, defined low-end response.
Will this pickup stay clear under heavy distortion?
Yes. The pickup maintains note separation and harmonic complexity even with heavy distortion applied, making it ideal for rhythm work and fast lead passages where definition matters in dense mixes.
What genres is this pickup best suited for?
This pickup is designed for metal, hard rock, and djent—genres where aggressive articulation, clarity under gain, and tight low-end response are critical. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
How does the Reverse Zebra aesthetic affect the pickup's tone?
The Reverse Zebra cosmetics are a visual choice combining cream and black coil windings; they do not compromise electromagnetic performance or tone. The actual tonal character comes from the Alnico 2 magnet and high-output design.
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