Seymour Duncan TB-15 Alternative 8 Trembkr White Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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Description
Seymour Duncan TB-15 Alternative 8 Trembucker White Pickup
The TB-15 Alternative 8 delivers articulate, focused midrange with a touch of vintage character—a bridge pickup built for players who need clarity without excessive output. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this trembucker excels in guitars equipped with tremolo systems or wider string spacing, offering tight definition across all six strings that cuts through live mixes without muddiness.
Tone & Magnetic Properties
Powered by an Alnico 8 magnet, this pickup produces a balanced response with excellent note separation and moderate output at 17.10 DCR. The Alnico 8 composition yields a naturally compressed, focused character ideal for alternative and modern rock applications without sacrificing clarity or sustain—making it reliable on stages and in recording sessions where definition matters.
Construction & Compatibility
Built with wide trembucker spacing to accommodate guitars with tremolo bridges or string spacing over 2", the pickup features a nickel silver bottom plate, 4-conductor lead wire, and vacuum wax potting for noise reduction and durability. This construction ensures reliable performance in high-use environments while maintaining tonal integrity—critical for gigging musicians who demand consistency night after night.
Key Features
- Magnet: Alnico 8
- DC Resistance (Bridge): 17.10 ohms
- Bottom Plate: Nickel silver
- Lead Wire: 4-conductor
- Pole Piece Spacing: Wide trembucker (2" or wider, Low E to High E)
- Potting: Vacuum wax potted
- Color: White
- Manufactured: Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Configuration: Trembucker spaced for tremolo bridge guitars
This hand-crafted Seymour Duncan pickup combines articulate presence with the durability and tonal character expected from a premium American-made component—ready for the stage and built to last.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-15 Alternative 8 is a hand-built trembucker designed for guitars with tremolo systems or wide string spacing, delivering articulate midrange and tight note definition without excessive output. Built in Santa Barbara with Alnico 8 magnets and vacuum wax potting, it excels in alternative and modern rock where clarity and sustain matter on stage. Choose it if your guitar has a tremolo bridge and you need a pickup that cuts through without muddiness, especially for intermediate to pro players exploring focused, modern tones.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ alternative rock
- ✓ modern rock
- ✓ progressive
- ✓ indie
Not the best pick for
- – blues
- – jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup compatible with my tremolo guitar?
Yes—the TB-15 Alternative 8 is a trembucker with wide pole piece spacing (2 inches or wider from low E to high E) designed specifically for guitars with tremolo systems or wider string spacing. It will not fit standard-spaced humbucker routes.
What genres does this pickup work best in?
It's tailored for alternative rock, modern rock, progressive, and indie music, where articulate midrange and note separation are essential. It is not designed for blues or jazz applications.
What kind of output and tone character should I expect?
Moderate output at 17.10 DCR with Alnico 8 magnets delivers naturally compressed, focused tone with excellent note separation and tight definition. You'll get clarity and sustain without the excessive output of high-gain pickups, making it ideal for players who need articulate presence without muddiness.
What makes this pickup durable for touring or heavy use?
It features vacuum wax potting for noise reduction and structural durability, a nickel silver bottom plate, and 4-conductor lead wiring. These components are designed to maintain tonal integrity and reliability in high-use environments.
Who should buy this pickup?
Intermediate, advanced, and professional players using tremolo-equipped guitars who want articulate, modern-rock tone with excellent note definition. It's not recommended for blues or jazz styles.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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