Detail 01
Trembucker spacing
Poles sit wider apart to line up under strings on bridges with a wide string spread, keeping volume even across the neck.
Product detailSKU #1315669857399
Seymour DuncanDuncan Distortion Trembucker Electric Guitar Bridge Pickup Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
High-output bridge humbucker with wide Trembucker string spacing, for players running heavy gain who want tight, cutting rhythm and lead tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bridge position on tremolo-equipped guitars with wide string spacing
- High-gain rhythm work where a stock humbucker turns muddy
- Drop tunings needing a firmer, more defined low end
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Narrow-spaced bridges — poles will sit off from the strings
- Clean, dynamic playing; output compresses early
- Neck position, which this is neither voiced nor spaced for
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Distortion voicing
High output hits the amp front end hard, so a clean channel breaks up sooner and a gain channel thickens.
Detail 03
Bridge-position design
Wound hotter to match the smaller string swing at the bridge, where a neck-voiced pickup would sound thin.
Detail 04
Black finish
Cosmetic only. Black bobbins disappear against dark hardware and pickguards; no effect on tone.
Detail 05
$99 street
Single-pickup price. Doing both bridge and neck means a second purchase and a full harness rewire.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure string spacing at your bridge saddles first; standard-spaced guitars want the non-Trembucker version
- 02No mounting ring, springs, screws, or wiring harness included
- 03High-output pickups sit lower than stock — expect to reset pickup height after install
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between a Trembucker and a regular humbucker?
Pole piece spacing. Trembucker poles are set wider to align with the wider string spread found on tremolo and Fender-style bridges. Electronics and voicing are otherwise the same.
02Will it fit a Gibson-style bridge?
It will physically mount, but the wider poles won't line up under the strings on narrow Gibson-style spacing. The standard-spaced version is the right choice there.
03Is it too hot for clean tones?
It compresses early and hits the amp hard, so cleans stay usable but lose some sparkle and dynamic range. It is built for gain.
04Can I split the coils?
Only if the pickup ships with four-conductor wiring and you add a push-pull pot or switch. Check the lead wiring before planning a split.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
