Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid Black Pickup

The TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid delivers articulate, punchy midrange with crystalline treble and solid low-end presence—a bridge humbucker engineered for players who demand clarity without sacrificing power. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this F-Spaced Trembucker combines mismatched coils with an Alnico V bar magnet to achieve a balanced, responsive character that cuts through dense mixes on stage while maintaining note definition in every register.

Tone & Output Characteristics

A resonant peak of 5.95 kHz with carefully voiced EQ (6/6/8 Bass/Mid/Treble) produces articulate single-note definition and controlled harmonic bloom. The moderate output at 11.5 kΩ impedance sits between vintage and modern voicings, delivering aggression without losing transparency—ideal for high-gain and classic rock applications, from studio sessions to touring venues.

Construction & Live Reliability

Vacuum wax potted with a nickel silver short leg bottom plate, this pickup resists microphonics and maintains stability under stage conditions while preserving organic resonance. The 2.00" or greater string spacing F-spaced design accommodates modern guitar bridges, while the four-conductor wiring enables series, parallel, and split configurations for tonal flexibility across different playing contexts.

Key Features

• Dual Coil Humbucker, F-Spaced (Trembucker) configuration
• Bridge position pickup
• Alnico V Bar magnet
• 11.5 kΩ impedance
• 5.95 kHz resonant peak
• EQ: 6 / 6 / 8 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
• Moderate output level
• Mismatched coils with vacuum wax potting
• Nickel silver short leg bottom plate
• Four conductor wiring
• 2.00" or greater string spacing
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA; includes screws, springs, and wiring instructions

A versatile bridge pickup that balances vintage tone with modern clarity, the TB-16 cuts through a mix and handles everything from studio work to professional touring rigs demanding both responsiveness and grit.