The Zexcoil® TriBucker™
The Zexcoil TriBucker™ is the first pickup we have conjured from our Dual Core platform. Core 1 of the TriBucker is voiced like a conventional single coil, using the same pole piece technology that we use in our Z-Core™ 5 models. The Fat55 option, utilizing the pole piece from our ZV55 model, is also available for Core 1. Core 2 is voiced like a PAF-style humbucker, using our Juicy pole piece. The series combination of the two Cores yields a response much like a hot P90, yielding three distinct, familiar and imminently usable tones. The TriBucker is available in 4 output levels and is engineered to be compatible with 500 k pots.
Please note:
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Pickups may take 2-3 weeks before ready for shipment.
TriBuckers have their covers potted on. Removal will void the warranty.
Core 1 output 2.6 H
Core 2 output 4.4 H
Core 1 output 2.3 H
Core 2 output 4.4 H
TriBucker 1 is recommended for the bridge position. Core 1, at ~ 2.6 H, is targeted at a hot vintage level single coil output (the single Cores especially in the Dual Core platform tend to run a little hotter than their numbers suggest). Core 2, at ~ 4.4 H, is targeted at a PAF level output.
TriBucker 2 is recommended for the bridge position. Core 1, at ~ 2.3 H, is targeted at a vintage level single coil output (for players who want a lower output single coil response in the bridge). Core 2, at ~ 4.4 H, is targeted at a PAF level output.
Core 1 output 2.3 H
Core 2 output 3.6 H
Core 1 output 1.9 H
Core 2 output 3.1 H
TriBucker 3 is recommended for the neck position. Core 1, at ~ 2.3 H, is targeted at a vintage level single coil output. Core 2, at ~ 3.6 H, is targeted at a low wind PAF level output.
TriBucker 4 is recommended for the neck position. Core 1, at ~ 1.9 H, is targeted at an underwound vintage level single coil output. Core 2, at ~ 3.1 H, is targeted with a PAF response, but with an output level designed for the naturally louder bridge position.
TriBucker Sets
Various sets can be put together from the combinations of the TriBuckers. The 1/3 combination is probably the closest to the balance that is typical of most conventional humbuckers. We like the balance of the slightly lower output in the neck of the 1/4 combination. Players that want a more vintage feel from the single coil in the bridge can substitute TriBucker 2 in the bridge position in any of these sets. And there are no hard rules on “bridge” and “neck” designations, either. Go ahead and put a 3 or a 4 in the bridge for a spankier response.