Seymour Duncan Dino C Machete TB Bridge White 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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- 11106-81-W
Description
Seymour Duncan Dino C Machete TB Bridge White Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Dino C Machete TB Bridge White is an active humbucker engineered for aggressive, high-output tones with modern articulation. This pickup combines a custom preamp circuit with ceramic magnets to deliver punchy dynamics and clarity across the frequency spectrum, making it ideal for heavy styles that demand precision and response on stage and in the studio.
Tone & Performance
Built as an active humbucker in a passive mount, this pickup operates with high-output coils and a custom preamp circuit for enhanced signal definition without muddiness. The ceramic magnet construction produces aggressive midrange punch and extended sustain, while the active design maintains tight articulation even at saturation levels—crucial for cut-through live and reliable performance night after night.
Installation & Compatibility
This bridge-position pickup uses an EMG-style 3-pin connector for straightforward wiring and employs trem-spacing configuration across all six strings. The white finish complements both modern and vintage instrument aesthetics, and passive mounting allows installation in standard humbucker cavities without modification.
Key Features
- Active humbucker design in passive mount
- High-output coils with custom preamp circuit
- Ceramic magnet construction
- EMG-style 3-pin connector
- 6-string, trem-spaced configuration
- White finish
- Bridge-position tuning
- Modern articulation and signal clarity
The Dino C Machete TB delivers the responsiveness and output demanded by contemporary heavy music without sacrificing note definition—a pickup built for touring players and studio work alike.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Dino C Machete TB is an active bridge humbucker built for metal, djent, and hard rock—delivering high-output aggression with ceramic warmth and tight articulation that cuts through dense mix without losing note clarity. Built in passive mount with EMG-style connector, it drops into standard humbucker cavities and handles saturation without mud, making it reliable for gigging players who need modern precision in heavy styles. Choose it over passive pickups if you want the signal punch and responsiveness that active electronics bring to fast picking and palm-muted dynamics.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Djent, Hard Rock, Progressive |
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| Tonal character | Aggressive midrange punch, high-output, tight articulation, extended sustain, modern clarity |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this pickup work in my guitar, or do I need to mod anything?
The Dino C Machete TB is built in passive mount and fits standard humbucker cavities, so no routing is needed. It uses an EMG-style 3-pin connector for straightforward wiring; make sure your guitar has a suitable cavity and compatible wiring harness before ordering.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best for?
It is engineered for metal, djent, hard rock, and progressive music where high output, tight articulation, and aggressive midrange are priorities. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk styles.
How does the active design compare to a passive high-output pickup like an EMG 81?
The Dino C Machete TB is an active humbucker with a custom preamp circuit that delivers enhanced signal definition and responsiveness without muddiness, even at high saturation levels. It shares a similar tonal family with the EMG 81 and Seymour Duncan Blackouts but uses a different preamp topology; try both if you want to hear the nuance in modern clarity and ceramic warmth.
What comes in the box, and what else might I need?
The pickup itself is included; you will also need an EMG-compatible 3-pin wiring harness and a 9V battery or power source for the active circuit. Installation assumes basic soldering skills or professional guitar tech support.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $10 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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