Is this pickup right for my guitar?

The TB-14 is a Trembucker, designed for guitars with wider string spacing—typically modern designs like PRS, some Ibanez, and wide-spaced Les Paul variants. Standard Humbucker spacing will not fit; confirm your guitar's bridge pickup cavity before ordering.

What comes in the box?

The pickup includes a 4-conductor shielded hookup cable for wiring flexibility and coil-split options. You'll also receive the nickel-covered pickup itself, ready to drop into a bridge position cavity designed for Trembucker spacing.

How does this compare to the Seymour Duncan JB Model?

The TB-14 Custom 5 is voiced for wider-spaced guitars and offers a slightly more articulate treble profile with responsive dynamics, while the JB is a classic mid-range punch pickup for standard humbucker spacing. Both are high-output designs; choose based on your guitar's cavity and whether you prioritize clarity or aggressive midrange presence.

Will this work for jazz or fingerstyle?

The TB-14 is optimized for rock, blues, metal, and contemporary styles where high output and sustained distortion are priorities. Its aggressive tonal character and output level make it less suited to jazz or folk applications.

What is vacuum wax potting?

Vacuum wax potting is a manufacturing process that seals the pickup's coils under vacuum, eliminating air pockets and microphonic feedback. This improves durability, reduces noise, and ensures consistent tone—essential for reliable live and studio performance.

Seymour Duncan TB-14 Trembucker Custom 5 Pickup Nickel Cover

The TB-14 Custom 5 Trembucker is a high-output bridge pickup engineered for guitars with wider string spacing, delivering the articulate punch and cut needed for any stage. Built on Alnico 5 architecture, it balances vintage warmth with modern definition—enough presence to lock into a mix without losing the note clarity that matters in live performance, whether you're dialing in blues, classic rock, or heavier tones.

Tone & Output

A 14.8k ohm DC resistance and 5.4 kHz resonant peak put this pickup firmly in the high-output camp while maintaining clarity across the frequency spectrum. The Alnico 5 magnet structure delivers responsive dynamics and articulate treble definition without muddying the midrange, performing equally well clean and under drive—critical for players who need dependable tone night after night.

Construction & Specifications

Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup is constructed for road-worthy reliability. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonics and noise that can plague live rigs, while the 4-conductor shielded wiring and included hookup cable allow flexible coil-splitting options for players who need tonal versatility. The nickel silver bottom plate adds structural integrity and contributes to overall tonal clarity.

Key Features

Dual coil humbucker, bridge position
Trembucker spacing for wide string-spaced guitars
Alnico 5 magnet
DC Resistance: 14.8k Ohm
Impedance: 14.4 k
Resonant Peak: 5.4 kHz
High output level
Nickel silver bottom plate
Vacuum wax potted construction
4-conductor shielded wiring
Four-conductor hookup cable included
Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA

The Custom 5 is built for gigging musicians who demand a pickup that performs as reliably as it sounds—Seymour Duncan's refined take on high-output bridge tone through meticulous hand construction and proven Alnico 5 design.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States