Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Trembucker Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Trembucker Black Pickup

The Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Trembucker delivers the aggressive, high-output tone that cuts through a live mix on stage. This signature model captures the raw, cutting character that defined Mustaine's tone across Metallica's most iconic recordings, translating decades of studio and stage experience into a single high-performance pickup built for gigging musicians and demanding setlists.

Tone & Output

With a DC resistance of 16.4 kΩ and Alnico V magnet, this pickup generates substantial output and clarity across the frequency spectrum. The elevated resistance provides aggressive midrange punch and sustain without sacrificing definition on palm-muted riffs or fast lead passages—essential for live reliability and band mix clarity.

Design & Compatibility

Built as a Trembucker with wider pole spacing, this pickup accommodates both tremolo bridge systems and wide-spaced hardtail bridges, making it versatile across different guitar configurations. The four-conductor cable enables flexible wiring options for coil-splitting or series/parallel switching if desired, giving you tonal flexibility on stage.

Key Features

• DC Resistance: 16.4 kΩ
• Magnet Type: Alnico V
• Wiring: Four conductor cable
• Trembucker design with wider pole spacing
• Compatible with tremolo bridges and wide-spaced hardtail bridges
• Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
• Dave Mustaine signature model
• Black finish

This hand-built Seymour Duncan pickup combines proven tonal character with solid construction, delivering the aggression and sustain that stands up in live performance and demanding heavy music applications.