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Seymour Duncan TB-12 Trembucker Screamin' Demon Pickup Gold Cover vs Seymour Duncan NYC Bass bridge 4 Strg Pickup
The TB-12 Screamin' Demon is a guitar bridge pickup engineered for high-gain metal and hard rock, while the NYC Bass is a bass bridge pickup designed for articulate, punchy bass tones across jazz, funk, and rock. These are entirely different instruments—choose based on whether you're upgrading a guitar or bass.
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Seymour Duncan TB-12 Trembucker Screamin' Demon Pickup Gold Cover
Seymour Duncan NYC Bass bridge 4 Strg Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan TB-12 Trembucker Screamin' Demon Pickup Gold Cover | Seymour Duncan NYC Bass bridge 4 Strg Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.00 | $155.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Bridge | — |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan TB-12 Trembucker Screamin' Demon Pickup Gold Cover
- ✓ Designed specifically for guitar bridge position with trembucker spacing for wider string spacing
- ✓ High-output (10.9k Ohm) with 7 kHz peak ideal for aggressive high-gain tones and metal applications
- ✓ Vacuum wax potted to eliminate feedback squeal while maintaining responsiveness at volume
- ✓ 4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and series/parallel options for tonal versatility
Why choose Seymour Duncan NYC Bass bridge 4 Strg Pickup
- ✓ Engineered for bass guitar with measured 2.319 inch string spacing (E to G) for balanced four-string response
- ✓ Alnico 2 magnets with 2.4 kHz midrange peak deliver articulate cut ideal for jazz, funk, and studio clarity
- ✓ Compact EMG 35 Size footprint (3.5 x 1.5 inches) fits standard DC 40 bass routs
- ✓ Four-conductor cabling provides coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring flexibility
Frequently asked questions
Can I use either pickup on the same instrument?
No. The TB-12 is a guitar pickup with trembucker spacing suited to wide-spaced guitar bridges. The NYC Bass is a bass pickup sized for a four-string bass bridge with 2.319 inch string spacing. They are not interchangeable.
Which has more output?
The TB-12 Screamin' Demon has 10.9k Ohm DC resistance, while the NYC Bass has 21.43 kΩ DC resistance, making the bass pickup higher in raw resistance. However, output comparison between guitar and bass pickups is not direct due to different winding, magnet types, and instrument impedance.
What genres suit each pickup?
The TB-12 excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive music where high-gain articulation matters. The NYC Bass is voiced for jazz, funk, rock, and studio work where midrange cut and note definition are priorities.
Do both support coil-splitting?
Yes, both pickups feature four-conductor cabling that enables coil-splitting and series/parallel wiring options for tonal flexibility.