Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Reverse Zebra Pickup

Seymour Duncan TB-16 '59/Custom Hybrid, Reverse Zebra Bridge Pickup

The TB-16 is a hybrid bridge humbucker that combines the warmth and articulation of a '59 screw coil with the aggressive midrange punch of a Custom slug coil. This pairing delivers a balanced, responsive pickup that cuts through a mix without sacrificing vintage character—ideal for players seeking versatility across blues, rock, and heavier genres without committing to a single sonic direction.

Tone & Output Character

With a moderate output level, 11.5k impedance, and a 5.95 kHz resonant peak, the TB-16 emphasizes clarity and definition across the midrange while maintaining smooth highs and controlled lows. The 6/6/8 EQ voicing (Bass/Mid/Treble) biases the pickup toward articulate treble response, making it equally effective for tight, defined leads and thick, textured chords—equally at home on a tight stage rig or a studio session.

Construction & Materials

Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features hybrid construction pairing a '59 screw coil with a Custom slug coil, wrapped in a Reverse Zebra coil configuration. Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring stable performance in high-gain and feedback-sensitive live applications. The Alnico V bar magnet and F-spaced design provide focused magnetic field alignment optimized for modern guitar bridge positions.

Key Features

• Model: TB-16 bridge humbucker
• Dual coil construction: '59 screw coil paired with Custom slug coil
• Magnet: Alnico V bar
• Impedance: 11.5 k ohms
• Resonant Peak: 5.95 kHz
• EQ Profile: Bass 6 / Midrange 6 / Treble 8
• Output Level: Moderate
• Coil Configuration: Reverse Zebra
• Spacing: F-spaced for bridge position
• Wiring: Four conductor for coil-splitting capability
• Potting: Vacuum wax potted for feedback-free operation
• Includes: Mounting screws, springs, and installation instructions

The TB-16 is built for gigging musicians and players who need a pickup that handles everything from bedroom playing to venue stages without losing its character. Solid construction, reliable wax potting, and that hybrid sweetness make this a workhorse bridge pickup for the serious player.