Seymour Duncan 78 Model TB Gold Cover Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11103-01-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan '78 Model TB Gold Cover Pickup
The Seymour Duncan '78 Model TB is a Trembucker-spaced humbucker built for guitarists running Fender-style vibrato systems who demand authentic vintage tone. Wound to exact 1978 PAF Rewind specifications, this pickup delivers the warm, woody character and natural compression of era-correct construction with modern wax-potted reliability—meaning consistent performance night after night, whether you're tracking in the studio or gigging live.
Vintage Specification & Tone
Wound to exact 1978 PAF Rewind specifications, this pickup employs Alnico 2 magnets and 42-gauge plain enamel wire to reproduce the smooth, articulate response characteristic of era-correct humbuckers. The result is a pickup with natural compression and musical harmonic complexity rather than raw output—ideal for blues, classic rock, and jazz applications where definition matters as much as sustain.
Construction & Reliability
The gold cover reduces high-end harshness while the wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring stable performance on the road or in the studio. Designed specifically as a Trembucker variant, the 52.6mm pole spacing accommodates Fender-style vibrato systems without magnetic misalignment, and the included 4-conductor wiring allows series, parallel, or split-coil configurations in compatible guitar electronics.
Key Features
- Trembucker model with 52.6mm (2.070") pole spacing for tremolo-equipped guitars
- Dual coil humbucker design
- Alnico 2 magnet construction
- 42-gauge plain enamel wire
- Wax potted for microphonic elimination
- Gold cover for tone shaping and vintage aesthetics
- Black bobbins in standard configuration
- 4-conductor wiring for series/parallel/split options
- D.C. resistance approximately 9k ohms (bridge), 8.10k ohms (neck)
- Wound to 1978 PAF Rewind specifications
A thoroughly documented, authentically specified vintage-voiced pickup that performs equally well as a bridge or neck position choice for working musicians and collectors who prioritize musical response and harmonic content in a dependable package.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan '78 Model TB is a Trembucker-spaced humbucker wound to 1978 PAF specifications, delivering warm, woody tone with natural compression and articulate harmonic complexity ideal for blues, classic rock, and jazz. Built for Fender-style tremolo systems with Alnico 2 magnets, wax potting for feedback elimination, and 4-conductor wiring for flexible configuration, it offers vintage character with modern reliability on stage or in the studio. Choose it when you want authentic vintage PAF warmth without the inconsistency of original pickups, and you need the wider pole spacing that tremolo guitars demand.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar types is this pickup designed for?
The '78 Model TB is a Trembucker variant with 52.6mm pole spacing, specifically designed for Fender-style tremolo-equipped guitars. It will not align magnetically with standard humbucking cavities in Gibson-style guitars without proper spacing.
What tone should I expect compared to hotter modern humbuckers?
This pickup prioritizes articulate, natural compression and harmonic complexity over raw output, wound to exact 1978 PAF Rewind specs with Alnico 2 magnets and 42-gauge plain enamel wire. It excels in blues, classic rock, and jazz where definition and musicality matter more than aggression, and is not voiced for metal or djent applications.
Can I use this pickup in both bridge and neck positions?
Yes, the '78 Model TB is thoroughly documented as equally effective in bridge or neck position. DC resistance is approximately 9k ohms bridge and 8.10k ohms neck, making them well-matched across positions.
What wiring options does this pickup support?
The pickup includes 4-conductor wiring, which allows series, parallel, or split-coil configurations in compatible guitar electronics, giving you tonal flexibility beyond standard humbucker operation.
How does the gold cover affect the tone?
The gold cover reduces high-end harshness while contributing to the vintage aesthetic. Combined with wax potting that eliminates microphonic feedback, it ensures stable, consistent performance across recording and gigging situations.
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