Seymour Duncan 78 Model TB White Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11103-01-W
Description
Seymour Duncan '78 Model TB White Pickup
The Seymour Duncan '78 Model TB White is a hand-built bridge pickup that delivers the warm, articulate character of a classic P.A.F. rewind with modern consistency. Designed as a Trembucker for wider string spacing, this pickup captures the vintage voice of 1978 without the inconsistencies of original P.A.F.s, making it a go-to for players who need reliable vintage tone night after night on stage.
Tone & Magnet Structure
Wound to original 1978 P.A.F. specifications, this pickup uses an Alnico 2 magnet that produces a naturally compressed, warm response with articulate midrange and smooth high-end roll-off. The Alnico 2 configuration delivers that sought-after vintage character—punchy enough to cut through a band mix in rock and blues, yet refined enough for jazz and clean tones that sit well in a mix.
Design & Build
The Trembucker variant features wider string spacing (52.6 mm / 2.070") optimized for modern humbucker cavities with increased bridge spacing. Hand-built in California by Seymour Duncan, this dual-coil design maintains the exact winding specifications of legendary '78 P.A.F.s, ensuring period-correct tone in a construction that holds up under the demands of the road.
Key Features
- Trembucker model with 52.6 mm (2.070") string spacing
- Dual-coil humbucker configuration
- Bridge position pickup
- Alnico 2 magnet
- Wound to original 1978 P.A.F. specifications
- Hand-built in California
- White cover finish
- Vintage-voiced with articulate midrange response
This '78 Model TB delivers authentic vintage P.A.F. character with the build reliability that touring and gigging musicians depend on, making it the choice for players who want classic tone and consistent performance in a wider-spaced bridge application.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan '78 Model TB White is a hand-built Trembucker bridge pickup that nails the warm, articulate vintage P.A.F. character of 1978 without the hit-or-miss inconsistency of original units. Built with Alnico 2 magnets and wound to exact period specs, it delivers punchy blues and rock tone, refined jazz articulation, and smooth roll-off—all with modern reliability and wider string spacing for contemporary bridge cavities. Choose this if you want authentic vintage voice with the dependability of a hand-crafted Seymour Duncan in a guitar that demands classic, articulate character without compromise.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Classic Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Trembucker, and why does this pickup use that design?
A Trembucker is a humbucker with wider string spacing (52.6 mm) optimized for modern guitar bridge cavities with increased bridge-post spacing. This '78 Model uses the Trembucker format to fit contemporary guitars while maintaining the hand-wound P.A.F. tone of the original.
What genres and playing styles does this pickup suit best?
This pickup excels in blues, rock, classic rock, and jazz—genres where warm, articulate tone and natural compression are assets. The Alnico 2 magnet and vintage voicing make it punchy enough for rock but refined enough for clean and jazz playing; it is not designed for metal or high-gain djent applications.
How does the '78 Model compare to other vintage-voiced pickups like the Gibson '57 Classic?
Both deliver classic P.A.F. character, but the '78 Model is specifically wound to 1978 P.A.F. specs with Alnico 2 magnets and offers the reliability of modern hand-built construction. The main difference is year-specific voicing and the Trembucker spacing suited to wider-cavity modern bridges.
Is this pickup hand-built, and where?
Yes, this pickup is hand-built in California by Seymour Duncan, maintaining exact winding specifications of legendary 1978 P.A.F.s for consistent, period-correct tone in every unit.
What magnet type does this pickup use, and how does it affect the tone?
The pickup uses an Alnico 2 magnet, which produces a naturally compressed, warm response with articulate midrange and smooth high-end roll-off—the hallmark of vintage P.A.F. character that is punchy and refined.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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