Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Gold Cover Pickup

Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Gold Cover Pickup

The TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid is a hand-built bridge humbucker that delivers the articulation and punch a working guitarist needs on stage. This Alnico V design pairs a classic '59 screw coil with a Custom slug coil—a hybrid approach that produces a balanced output with clarity across the frequency range, translating reliably through live rigs and studio monitors alike.

Tonal Character & Output

With medium output and a 5.95 KHz resonant peak, the TB-16 cuts through a mix without overshadowing your playing dynamics. The 6/6/8 EQ voicing (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasizes upper harmonics and defined midrange presence, keeping the low end tight—a dependable choice for classic rock, modern metal, and anything in between where articulation matters.

Construction & Reliability

Built with wide pole piece spacing (Trembucker) geometry to ensure proper string alignment on modern guitar designs. Vacuum wax potting and a nickel silver bottom plate provide the stability and consistent output expected from a road-proven Seymour Duncan, while the gold-plated cover offers both aesthetic character and shielding against electromagnetic noise in demanding live environments.

Key Features

• Type: Humbucker (F-Spaced/Trembucker)
• Position: Bridge
• Magnet: Alnico V Bar
• DC Resistance: 11.7K
• Resonant Peak: 5.95 KHz
• Output Level: Medium
• EQ: 6/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
• Lead Wire: 4-conductor
• Cover: Gold-plated
• Bottom Plate: Nickel silver
• Finish: Vacuum wax potted
• Coil Configuration: Hybrid (59 screw + Custom slug)
• Pole Piece Spacing: Wide (Trembucker; 2" or wider)
• Manufacture: Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA

The TB-16 is a workhorse bridge pickup—hand-crafted versatility that combines vintage character with the output and punch required by modern gigging musicians.