Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon Trembucker Pickup - Black | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon Trembucker is a medium-output passive humbucker originally designed in Duncan's Custom Shop for guitar legend George Lynch. Built around an alnico 5 bar magnet and slightly overwound coils, it delivers the big, open tone of a vintage P.A.F. with added growl, sizzle, and percussive bite. This pickup is an excellent choice for intermediate to professional players seeking expressive, articulate tone across classic rock, hard rock, and 80s-style lead playing.
Product Overview
The Screamin' Demon was conceived with a specific tonal goal: capture the airy, articulate character of an old-school P.A.F. humbucker while pushing the growl and high-frequency presence further. Seymour Duncan achieved this through slightly overwound coils paired with an alnico 5 bar magnet and a unique mixed pole piece configuration — one row of standard adjustable screws and one row of shorter Allen head screws. The result is a big, open sound with a treble emphasis that keeps your pick attack clear and defined at any level of distortion.
Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA, the Screamin' Demon features a nickel silver bottom plate, vacuum wax potting for squeal-free performance, and four-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring configurations. Its Trembucker spacing makes it a direct fit for guitars with Floyd Rose or similar wide-spaced bridge systems. The black cover keeps the aesthetic clean and aggressive.
Originally designed as a bridge pickup, the Screamin' Demon's 10k DC resistance also makes it a viable neck pickup when paired with a higher-output bridge humbucker. It pairs especially well with Seymour Duncan's '59 or Jazz model neck humbuckers for a classic 80s lead and rhythm setup — versatility that makes it a smart long-term investment for tone-conscious players.
Ideal For
- Hard rock and classic metal players seeking articulate, percussive tone with vintage-inspired character
- Fans of 80s lead tone looking for a bridge pickup that pairs well with the '59 or Jazz neck humbucker
- Guitarists with Floyd Rose or wide-spaced bridge systems requiring Trembucker spacing
- Players who want medium-output clarity that cuts through a mix without harshness
- Intermediate to professional guitarists upgrading to a Custom Shop-designed pickup at Idaho Falls' No Limit Guitar Co
Key Features
Mixed Pole Piece Configuration The Screamin' Demon uses one row of standard adjustable screws and one row of shorter Allen head screws, a design choice that contributes directly to its distinctive tonal character. This hybrid arrangement balances string-to-string response and adds to the pickup's open, airy feel.
Alnico 5 Bar Magnet The alnico 5 bar magnet produces the warm, dynamic response associated with vintage humbuckers while adding enough output and presence for modern hard rock and high-gain playing. It keeps the tone musical and expressive rather than overly compressed.
Slightly Overwound Coils Wound just beyond vintage P.A.F. spec, the coils push output and midrange presence enough to add growl and sizzle without losing the open, detailed quality of a lower-output pickup. The result is a tone that's big and percussive while remaining articulate under heavy distortion.
Trembucker Spacing Designed specifically for guitars equipped with Floyd Rose tremolos and other wide-spaced bridge systems, the Trembucker spacing ensures proper string alignment over the pole pieces for balanced output and consistent tone across all strings.
Vacuum Wax Potting & Four-Conductor Wiring Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal under high gain, keeping the Screamin' Demon quiet and controlled in live and studio environments. Four-conductor lead wire supports coil splitting, parallel wiring, and other advanced configurations for expanded tonal versatility.
What's Included
- Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon Trembucker Pickup - Black
- Four-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
- Seymour Duncan limited lifetime warranty
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Passive Humbucker |
| Position | Bridge (also functions as neck with high-output bridge) |
| Spacing | Trembucker (wide) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 bar |
| DC Resistance | 10.0k ohms |
| Resonant Peak | 7.0 kHz |
| Output | Medium |
| Wiring | Four-conductor |
| Potting | Vacuum wax |
| Bottom Plate | Nickel silver |
| Cover | Black |
| Origin | Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA |
| Part Number | 11103-80-B |
Get Your Hands on This Humbucker Today
Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to check out the Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon and find the right pickup upgrade for your guitar. Our team is happy to help you dial in the perfect combination for your playing style and setup. Stop by the shop, give us a call, or explore our full selection online at No Limit Guitar Co.
