What is the difference between Humbucker and Trembucker?
Simply put, the main difference between Trembucker and Humbucker lies in the spacing of the Humbucker’s pole pieces. When we look at a standard Gibson guitar, the standard Humbucker’s pole pieces have a string spacing of 1.930”.
Is Trembucker bigger than humbucker?
On standard humbuckers, the bobbins typically measure 2.695 inches, while “trembuckers” typically measure 2.780 inches. String spacing on a regular humbucker is usually two inches or less, while a Trembucker can accommodate spacing of two inches or larger.
Can I use a Trembucker in a Les Paul?
Only use a trembucker with a Les Paul if it’s one without a cover. A regular JB, with or without cover, will fit in a Les Paul and thousands of people use that, there’s almost never any need to use a trembucker in an LP.
Are Epiphone pickups F spaced?
Although some players believe that F-spaced pickups are only for the bridge position of tremolo bridge guitars, many guitars with fixed bridges (including late 1990s Gibson Les Pauls, Epiphones and other import T-O-M guitars) should have F-spaced pickups in the bridge position.
Are F spaced pickups necessary?
No. F Spaced/Trembucker pickups where designed for guitars with Fender-style string spacing and Floyd Rose-style string spacing. A guitar with a more traditional style bridge (ie Gibson style) can just use regular spaced pickups. This is terrible advice.
Do F spaced pickups sound different?
There’s no significant difference in sound, either. The whole “F” spaced thing has more to do with the visual of strings lining up over the pole pieces than with anything involving sound.
What is the Seymour Duncan pickup exchange offer?
If you’re not 100% pleased with the sound of your Seymour Duncan pickups, you can exchange them for up to 21 days after purchase. This offer applies to any pickups bought from an authorized Seymour Duncan dealer in the USA.
What is the Pegasus pickup?
Because the Pegasus is a moderate output pickup, it works as well for clean tones as it does for distorted tones. Hand built in our Santa Barbara, CA, factory, the Pegasus features an alnico 5 bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options, and is vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.
How do I choose the right trembuckers for my guitar?
Select the number of strings you have on your guitar. Choose the position that you need for your guitar. *Nighthawk is intended for Gibson® Nighthawk routed guitars. *Trembuckers are designed for wider string most commonly associated with Floyd Rose or vintage vibrato bridges (often called Tremolos) with a string spacing of 2.070″ or 52.6mm.
What makes the Pegasus unique?
The Pegasus was originally designed for extended range instruments. However, 6 string players immediately demanded we offer a version to call their own. It incorporates an alnico 5 bar magnet and custom winding specs. The goal was to deliver a warm, balanced, responsive, and lush tone for progressive metal.