Seymour Duncan TB-12 Scrmn' Demon Trmbkr Reverse Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11103-80-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-12 Screamin' Demon Trembucker Reverse Zebra Pickup
The TB-12 Screamin' Demon is a bridge humbucker purpose-built for tremolo-equipped guitars, delivering aggressive high-end punch with a tight low-end foundation. Its slightly overwound coils and Alnico 5 magnet produce a focused, cutting tone that powers through dense stage mixes without losing definition—ideal for hard rock and metal players who need clarity, sustain, and reliable performance night after night.
Tone & Output Character
This medium-output humbucker emphasizes upper midrange and treble with an EQ profile of 5/4/9 (Bass/Mid/Treble), delivering screaming leads and punchy rhythm work that sits well in a live band context. The 7 kHz resonant peak ensures presence and articulation across gain levels, while the 10.9k Ohm DC resistance balances aggression with musical clarity for both studio and stage use.
Design & Specifications
Engineered as a Trembucker with wider pole piece spacing, this pickup accommodates the string offset created by tremolo bridges, ensuring even response across all strings without dead spots. The mixed pole piece configuration—one row of standard adjustable screws paired with Allen head screws—provides precise fine-tuning for dialing in your exact tone, while vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback and squealing under high gain during live performance.
Key Features
- Trembucker design with wider pole piece spacing for tremolo-equipped guitars
- Medium output with 10.9k Ohm DC resistance
- Alnico 5 bar magnet with slightly overwound coils
- 7 kHz resonant peak for articulate, cutting tone
- EQ profile: 5/4/9 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
- Mixed pole piece configuration: adjustable screws and Allen head screws
- Nickel silver bottom plate construction
- 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance under high gain
- Reverse Zebra magnet configuration
The TB-12 Screamin' Demon combines aggressive output with refined high-end definition, making it a reliable choice for tremolo-equipped guitars that demand articulate, cutting tone and dependable live performance in high-gain applications.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-12 Screamin' Demon is a medium-output bridge humbucker built specifically for tremolo-equipped guitars, delivering aggressive, cutting high-end punch with a tight low end that cuts through dense mixes without losing definition. Designed for intermediate to professional hard rock and metal players, it excels at screaming leads and punchy rhythm work in drop-tuning contexts, with a 7 kHz resonant peak that ensures presence and articulation across all gain levels. The Trembucker design accommodates tremolo string offset, vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback under high gain, and the 4-conductor lead wire offers flexible wiring options for any pickup configuration.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ High-gain Lead Work
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup designed for all guitars or only tremolo systems?
The TB-12 is engineered as a Trembucker with wider pole piece spacing specifically to accommodate the string offset created by tremolo bridges, ensuring even response across all strings. It is not recommended for fixed-bridge guitars without tremolo systems.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The TB-12 Screamin' Demon excels in hard rock, metal, and high-gain lead work, particularly in drop-tuning contexts where its tight low end and cutting high-end definition maintain clarity. It is not voiced for jazz, blues, or worship applications.
What output level and tonal character should I expect?
This is a medium-output humbucker with a 10.9k Ohm DC resistance and an EQ profile of 5/4/9 (Bass/Mid/Treble), emphasizing upper midrange and treble with a 7 kHz resonant peak for articulate, screaming leads and punchy rhythm work. The Alnico 5 magnet and slightly overwound coils produce a focused, cutting tone that cuts through dense mixes without losing definition.
What wiring options does the TB-12 support?
The pickup includes a 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring options, allowing you to configure it for series, parallel, or split-coil configurations depending on your setup needs.
How does vacuum wax potting benefit this pickup?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback and squealing under high-gain conditions, ensuring squeal-free performance when tracking or performing with aggressive amplifier settings.
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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