Seymour Duncan TB-14 Custom 5 Trembkr Black Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11103-84-B
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-14 Custom 5 Trembucker Black Pickup
The TB-14 Custom 5 is a high-output bridge humbucker engineered for guitars with wider string spacing, particularly those equipped with Floyd Rose tremolo systems. This pickup delivers aggressive, articulate tone with solid midrange presence and tight low-end response—ideal for players running drop-tuned and extended-range rigs who need clarity and definition cutting through live mix and studio settings alike.
Tone & Construction
Built around an Alnico V magnet paired with a nickel silver bottom plate, the TB-14 produces punchy output with balanced harmonic content. The pickup is vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic squeal, ensuring rock-solid performance on stage under high gain and feedback-prone conditions where reliability matters most.
Design & Specifications
Hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, California, this trembucker features F-spacing to accommodate the wider bridge string spacing of Floyd Rose–equipped guitars. The 4-conductor shielded wiring provides flexible coil-splitting and phase options for tonal sculpting, and the included four-conductor hookup cable enables straightforward installation in your setup.
Key Features
- Alnico V magnet for responsive, defined output
- 14.8k Ohm DC resistance
- F-spaced for guitars with Floyd Rose bridges
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- 4-conductor shielded wiring
- Bridge position humbucker
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
- Four-conductor hookup cable included
- Designed for wider string spacing applications
The TB-14 Custom 5 is built for gigging musicians and collectors who run aggressive playing styles and high-output demands while refusing to compromise on clarity or tonal definition.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-14 Custom 5 is a high-output bridge trembucker built for Floyd Rose–equipped guitars and drop-tuned setups, delivering aggressive, articulate tone with tight low-end and solid midrange presence. Hand-crafted with Alnico V magnets and vacuum wax potting for stable, feedback-free performance under heavy gain and stage demands. Choose it for metal and hard rock live work where clarity and definition matter as much as punch and sustain.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this trembucker different from a standard humbucker?
The TB-14 Custom 5 features F-spacing to accommodate the wider bridge string spacing found on Floyd Rose–equipped guitars, ensuring proper string alignment and magnetic response. Standard humbuckers have closer string spacing and won't perform optimally on floyd-equipped guitars.
Is this pickup suitable for drop tunings and extended-range guitars?
Yes. The TB-14 is engineered specifically for drop-tuned and extended-range applications, delivering a tight low-end response and articulate midrange that maintains clarity even with heavy tunings and aggressive playing styles.
What's included and how difficult is installation?
The pickup comes with a four-conductor shielded hookup cable for straightforward installation. The 4-conductor wiring also allows for coil-splitting and phase options if you want to experiment with different tonal settings.
Will this pickup work in a live setting without feedback issues?
Yes. Vacuum wax potting construction eliminates microphonic squeal, and the design is engineered for stable performance under high gain and feedback-prone stage conditions, making it a reliable choice for touring and gigging.
What genres is this pickup best suited for?
The TB-14 is optimized for metal, hard rock, and any style using drop tunings or extended ranges. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications where lower output and different tonal characteristics are preferred.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
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