Seymour Duncan Humbucker APTL-3JD Jerry Donahue Model Lead Pickup

The APTL-3JD is a true single-coil pickup engineered for the bridge position, delivering the articulate, cutting response that defined Jerry Donahue's tone on his signature Fender Telecaster Plus models. This pickup bridges the gap between single-coil clarity and humbucker output, offering a distinctive character that cuts through a mix without sacrificing definition or musicality.

Tonal Design & Electronics

Built around Alnico 2 rod magnets and optimized for a 6.63 kHz resonant peak, this pickup delivers a presence-focused voice with a bright, articulate top end. The 7.8 kΩ DC resistance and EQ rating of 5/5/7 (Bass/Mid/Treble) create a lean, cutting character that emphasizes treble and upper midrange clarity, ideal for country, fusion, and lead work where note definition is paramount.

Construction & Specifications

The symmetrically staggered pole pieces are shaped to mirror your fingerboard radius for even string response across the board. A copper-plated steel bottom plate, waxed cloth hookup wire, and wax potting formulation ensure stable operation and classic tonal characteristics without microphonic feedback.

Key Features

• True single-coil pickup design with boosted output
• Bridge/Lead position only
• Alnico 2 rod magnets
• Symmetrically staggered pole pieces mirroring fingerboard radius
• Standard .187" diameter rod magnets
• Copper-plated steel bottom plate
• Waxed cloth hookup wire
• 7.8 kΩ DC resistance
• 6.63 kHz resonant peak frequency
• Wax potting formulation
• EQ Rating: 5 Bass / 5 Mid / 7 Treble

The APTL-3JD stands as a refined, single-coil-voiced alternative for players who need bridge-position articulation with controlled output and proven studio and stage reliability.