Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini 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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- 11103-10-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover Pickup
The Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover is a bridge humbucker engineered for players who rely on tremolo systems and demand articulate, responsive output. Designed in collaboration with Frank DeMartini, this pickup delivers clarity and defined harmonic content without sacrificing the sustain expected from a high-output bridge position voice. The gold cover adds aesthetic distinction while maintaining the sonic characteristics that made this design a working player's choice.
Tone & Performance Character
Built around an Alnico II magnet, this pickup produces warm, nuanced tones with excellent note separation—ideal for both clean articulation and driven rhythm work. The 19.1 kΩ DC resistance positions it as a moderate-output bridge humbucker, offering enough punch for contemporary styles without the compressed, saturated character of ultra-high-output designs.
Design & Compatibility
The 53 mm string spacing is specifically tailored for tremolo-equipped instruments, ensuring proper magnetic alignment and balance across all six strings. Four-wire construction provides wiring flexibility, accommodating both standard humbucking and split-coil configurations depending on your control scheme.
Key Features
- Type: Humbucker
- Position: Bridge
- String Spacing: 53 mm (Trembucker spacing)
- Magnet: Alnico II
- DC Resistance: 19.1 kΩ
- Wiring: 4 conductors
- Cover Finish: Gold
- Optimized for tremolo systems and floating bridges
This pickup combines professional-grade engineering with proven tonal character, making it a reliable choice for any player upgrading or maintaining a tremolo-equipped instrument.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan RTM DeMartini TB Gold Cover is a bridge humbucker built specifically for tremolo systems, delivering warm, articulate tones with excellent note separation and moderate output that stays responsive across all six strings. Designed in collaboration with Frank DeMartini, it excels in hard rock and blues styles—cutting through in live settings without the compressed character of ultra-high-output designs. The Trembucker spacing (53 mm) ensures proper magnetic alignment on floating-bridge guitars, making it the go-to upgrade for gigging musicians and collectors who demand clarity and sustain from their bridge position.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Thrash Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trembucker spacing, and why does this pickup use it?
Trembucker spacing (53 mm) is designed specifically for tremolo-equipped and floating-bridge guitars to ensure proper magnetic alignment and balanced output across all six strings. Standard Strat-style and other tremolo systems require this wider spacing for optimal performance.
Is this pickup suitable for heavy styles like thrash metal or djent?
No—this pickup is voiced for hard rock, rock, and blues with moderate output that prioritizes articulation and note separation over saturation. Thrash metal and djent players typically need higher-output designs with more compressed character.
What does four-wire construction mean, and how does it help?
Four-wire construction allows you to wire the pickup as a standard humbucker or split it into single-coil mode depending on your control scheme, giving you recording and live flexibility within one pickup.
How does this compare to the Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB or DiMarzio Super Distortion?
The DeMartini TB is warmer and more articulate with better note separation than the brighter, higher-output JB, and less compressed than the Super Distortion. At 19.1 kΩ resistance, it sits between moderate and high-output, making it more responsive and clearer for tremolo-based systems.
What comes included with this pickup?
The pickup includes the humbucker with gold cover, four-conductor wiring, and mounting hardware. Installation into your instrument will require soldering or professional guitar tech work.
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. On this item that is roughly $12 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. 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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