Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembkr Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11103-17-B
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker Black Pickup
The TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker delivers a focused, articulate voice with enough output and clarity to cut through without sacrificing dynamic response. Built for tremolo-equipped guitars and engineered specifically for that application, this medium-output humbucker balances aggression with definition across all six strings, keeping you locked in tight on stage.
Tonal Character & Output
A medium output humbucker with 14.8k DC resistance, the TB-5 produces punchy mids and controlled highs suitable for rock, metal, and hard rock applications. The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring clean, squeal-free operation even at high gain—critical for live reliability.
Design & Construction
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features wider pole piece spacing optimized for tremolo bridge guitars, ensuring balanced output across the magnetic field and consistent response whether you're digging in or pulling back. The small ceramic bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate contribute to the pickup's focused tone and structural integrity through repeated touring and hard use.
Key Features
- Trembucker design with wider pole piece spacing for tremolo bridge guitars
- Medium output humbucker configuration
- DC Resistance: 14.8k Ohm
- Small ceramic bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Black finish
The TB-5 combines Seymour Duncan's proven construction methods with a design specifically engineered for tremolo-equipped instruments, delivering the reliable performance and tonal consistency you need in your rig.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker is a medium-output humbucker engineered specifically for tremolo-bridge guitars, delivering punchy mids and controlled highs that cut through live mix without feedback. Built for rock, metal, and hard rock players who need articulate tone and dynamic response across all six strings, it's hand-built in Santa Barbara with vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic squeal under high gain. Choose it if you gig with a tremolo system and demand a pickup that balances aggression with clarity.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TB-5 designed for tremolo bridge guitars specifically?
Yes. The TB-5 Trembucker features wider pole piece spacing optimized for tremolo-bridge instruments, ensuring balanced output across all six strings. It is not a standard humbucker and should be paired with a tremolo system for proper performance.
What output level and tone should I expect?
This is a medium-output humbucker (14.8k DC resistance) with punchy mids and controlled highs. It delivers articulate, focused tone suitable for rock, metal, and hard rock without sacrificing dynamic response or clarity.
Will this pickup feedback or squeal at high gain?
No. The TB-5 is vacuum wax potted, which eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures clean, squeal-free operation even at high gain levels.
What wiring options are available?
The TB-5 comes with a 4-conductor lead wire, allowing multiple wiring configurations for coil-tapping, phase switching, or other custom setups.
How does this compare to the Seymour Duncan JB Model?
The TB-5 is engineered for tremolo bridges with wider pole piece spacing, while the JB is a standard humbucker. The TB-5 offers a more focused tone; the JB has higher output and broader appeal across bridge types. Choose the TB-5 if you use a tremolo system.
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