The Screamin' Demon is a bridge position humbucker engineered by Seymour Duncan to capture the high–gain sizzle of 1980s hard rock and metal tones. This medium output passive pickup features a deliberately scooped midrange voicing that emphasises tight low end and crisp treble response. Built in the USA with an Alnico 5 magnet, it sits between vintage PAF output and modern high–gain extremes, delivering aggressive attack without sacrificing note clarity or string separation under heavy distortion.
The pickup's DC resistance measures 10.1k ohms at the bridge position, providing enough output to drive valve amps into natural overdrive while remaining responsive to volume control adjustments. Alnico 5 magnets supply focused magnetic pull with enhanced treble definition and articulate bass frequencies. Four–conductor shielded cable wiring allows coil splitting, series/parallel switching, and phase reversal configurations. The gold cover finish complements high–end instruments while shielding the coils from electrical interference, and standard humbucker mounting dimensions ensure straightforward installation in most guitars with F–spaced or standard pole spacing.
Features
- Bridge position passive humbucker with medium output and scooped mids
- DC resistance of 10.1k ohms for balanced gain response
- Alnico 5 magnet delivers crisp treble and tight low frequencies
- Four–conductor shielded cable enables coil splitting and phase switching
- Gold cover provides electromagnetic shielding and premium aesthetics
- USA designed and manufactured by Seymour Duncan
- Standard humbucker dimensions for direct retrofit installation
- Voiced for 1980s hard rock, metal, and high–gain applications



