Seymour Duncan TB-12 Screamin' Demon Trembkr Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- SKU
- 11103-80-B
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-12 Screamin' Demon Trembucker Black Pickup
The TB-12 Screamin' Demon Trembucker captures aggressive, high-output tone with the clarity and definition required for recording and mixing modern rock, metal, and hard-hitting genres. Built for bridge position installation on wide-spaced guitars, it combines a slightly overwound coil configuration with mixed pole pieces to generate punchy midrange and sustained treble response that cuts through dense arrangements without sacrificing articulation. This is a workhorse pickup engineered to deliver presence and separation in the studio mix.
Tone & Output Character
The 10.9k Ohm DC resistance and 7 kHz resonant peak establish a signature sound with pronounced upper midrange aggression and extended treble clarity—ideal for tracking lead tones and establishing definition in multi-tracked sessions. The EQ curve—5 Bass / 4 Mids / 9 Treble—emphasizes snarl and definition while maintaining enough low-end weight for power chords and palm-muted passages that sit solidly in the mix.
Design & Build Quality
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, each pickup features Alnico 5 magnets paired with slightly overwound coils and mixed pole pieces for consistent output and frequency response across recording sessions. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback during tracking and overdubs, while the nickel silver bottom plate and 4-conductor wiring enable full tonal flexibility and split-coil capability for expanding your palette within a single session.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 10.9k Ohm
- Resonant Peak: 7 kHz
- EQ Curve: 5 Bass / 4 Mids / 9 Treble
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5
- Slightly overwound coils with mixed pole pieces
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-Conductor wiring for coil-split compatibility
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Trembucker spacing for bridges with >2.00" string spacing (E to E)
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
The TB-12 Screamin' Demon Trembucker combines raw output with refined articulation—a bridge pickup that excels at capturing both driven rock tones and high-gain clarity on tape and in the digital domain.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-12 Screamin' Demon Trembucker is a high-output bridge pickup with a 10.9k Ohm resistance and 7 kHz resonant peak that brings punchy upper-midrange aggression and extended treble clarity to hard rock, metal, and progressive recordings. Hand-built with Alnico 5 magnets and mixed pole pieces, it maintains articulate cleans and defined attacks in the mix while delivering the snarl and presence that sits well in dense, high-gain sessions without losing note definition. The 4-conductor wiring enables coil-split options for studio experimentation, and vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback during tracking.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar types does the TB-12 fit?
The TB-12 Screamin' Demon is a trembucker designed for bridge positions on guitars with wide string spacing—specifically bridges with 2.00" or greater spacing from E string to E string. Check your guitar's bridge specifications before ordering to ensure compatibility.
Is this pickup suitable for blues or jazz?
No. The TB-12 is optimized for hard rock, metal, progressive, and djent tones, with an aggressive midrange and high treble emphasis that doesn't suit blues, jazz, or folk styles. Consider other Seymour Duncan models if you play those genres.
Can I split the coil on this pickup?
Yes. The TB-12 features 4-conductor wiring that enables coil-split capability, giving you tonal flexibility and alternate voicings when wired to a compatible switch.
What's the output level and tone character?
With 10.9k Ohm DC resistance and a 7 kHz resonant peak, the TB-12 delivers high output with an EQ curve of 5 Bass / 4 Mids / 9 Treble—emphasizing snarl and upper-midrange punch while maintaining enough low-end weight for power chords and palm-muted passages. Articulation remains clear even at high gain.
Is this pickup hand-built?
Yes. Each TB-12 Screamin' Demon is hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, and features Alnico 5 magnets, mixed pole pieces, vacuum wax potting to eliminate feedback, and a nickel silver bottom plate for consistent output and durability.
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