Seymour Duncan ’78 Model TB Reverse Zebra Pickup
The Seymour Duncan ’78 Model Trembucker captures the articulate, punchy character that defined late-1970s rock and metal recordings. This reverse zebra-coil configuration delivers balanced output with clarity and definition, sitting clearly in a mix without muddiness—ideal for home studios and session work where vintage-influenced humbucker response must cut through dense arrangements while maintaining harmonic integrity.
Tone & Recording Character
Built with an Alnico 2 magnet, this pickup produces warm, slightly compressed highs and responsive mids—sonic signatures that track beautifully in both analog and digital recording chains. The dual coil configuration and lightly waxed
Recording Setup & Flexibility
The Trembucker model spacing (52.6 mm / 2.070″) is engineered specifically for guitars equipped with a tremolo bridge system, ensuring proper pole piece alignment for consistent capture across vibrato-equipped instruments in your studio. 4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and series/parallel switching in the studio, allowing you to reshape tonal character across takes and punch in variations without rerecording or swapping hardware.
Key Features
- Trembucker model with 52.6 mm (2.070″) pole piece spacing for tremolo-equipped guitars
- Alnico 2 magnet for warm, defined vintage character
- Dual coil humbucker construction
- Reverse zebra coil configuration for balanced output
- 4-conductor wiring for coil-splitting and series/parallel switching capability
- Lightly waxed for reduced microphonic feedback
- Passive design with reliable, straightforward operation
- ’78 model voicing: articulate highs, responsive mids, controlled lows
This Seymour Duncan ’78 TB Reverse Zebra combines authentic vintage sonics with modern wiring flexibility, making it an essential voice for producers and engineers tracking tremolo-equipped guitars in sessions that demand classic tone and mix-ready clarity.
