Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11103-86-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Zebra Bridge Pickup
The TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid is a bridge pickup engineered for players who need articulation without losing warmth. This F-spaced humbucker combines the vintage character of a '59 with the aggressive bite of a Custom—responsive enough to cut through a mix on stage, defined enough to keep every note clear even in high-gain territory.
Tone & Performance
The hybrid coil design pairs a TB-1 '59 Screw Coil with a TB-5 Custom Slug Coil, yielding moderate output with a natural midrange presence and controlled treble extension. A 5.95 KHz resonant peak emphasizes articulation and note separation, while the Alnico V Bar magnet provides the classic sustain and sensitivity expected from premium bridge pickups. The 6/6/8 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble) ensures versatility across clean, crunch, and high-gain contexts.
Construction & Live Reliability
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal, delivering stable, feedback-free operation at any volume—essential for gigging and recording sessions. The nickel silver bottom plate contributes to tonal clarity and structural integrity, while the four-conductor cable enables series/parallel/split wiring configurations. The striking zebra (black/cream) finish with Seymour Duncan logo complements modern and vintage aesthetics alike.
Key Features
- Dual coil humbucker, F-spaced configuration
- Bridge position pickup
- 11.5 kΩ impedance
- 5.95 KHz resonant peak for articulate midrange
- Alnico V Bar magnet
- Moderate output level
- 6/6/8 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble)
- Four-conductor cable for wiring flexibility
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Hybrid coil design combining '59 and Custom characteristics
- Zebra finish with black trim ring included
The TB-16 is built for players who take their tone seriously—a refined hybrid that handles everything from studio sessions to packed rooms without breaking a sweat, delivering vintage soul with modern clarity.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid is a bridge humbucker that marries vintage '59 warmth with modern Custom aggression, delivering articulate midrange and controlled treble without feedback. Built with vacuum wax potting and an Alnico V magnet, it responds dynamically across clean to high-gain tones and sits perfectly for hard rock and metal players who gig regularly or track in the studio. Choose it for a pickup that balances note definition with natural sustain—no compromise between vintage soul and modern clarity.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What coil configuration does the TB-16 use?
The TB-16 pairs a TB-1 '59 Screw Coil with a TB-5 Custom Slug Coil, creating a hybrid design that blends the clarity of a vintage '59 with the aggression of a Custom humbucker.
Is this pickup suitable for jazz or blues?
No; the TB-16 is optimized for hard rock, metal, and progressive music. Its articulate midrange peak and modern aggression make it less suited to jazz and blues, where smoother, rounder pickups typically perform better.
What does F-spaced mean, and does it matter?
F-spaced refers to a wider coil spacing that aligns with humbucker poles on modern guitars with narrower string spacing. If your guitar has a standard humbucker cavity, confirm F-spacing compatibility before purchase.
Can I configure this pickup in different wiring modes?
Yes; the four-conductor cable supports series, parallel, and split-coil wiring modes, giving you flexibility to reshape the tone in your guitar's control cavity or with a multi-switch setup.
What does vacuum wax potting do?
Vacuum wax potting encases the coils to eliminate microphonic squeal and feedback, ensuring stable, squeal-free performance at any volume from clean to high-gain.
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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