Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembkr revZeb Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11103-17-RZ
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker Pickup
The TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker is an overwound P.A.F.-style pickup built for bridge position authority on wide-spaced hardtail and tremolo guitars. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this ceramic-magnet design delivers the aggressive output and clarity that cuts through a live mix without feedback or squeal, making it a go-to choice for hard rock, metal, and high-gain players who demand on-stage reliability.
Tone & On-Stage Performance
With a 14.8k Ohm DC resistance and small ceramic bar magnet, the TB-5 produces a bold, midrange-focused voice that sits tight in a dense mix without losing harmonic detail. The vacuum wax potting ensures squeal-free operation at any volume, while the overwound construction delivers the sustain and compression that modern high-output bridge pickups need to hold their own in loud band contexts.
Bridge Fit & Wiring Flexibility
Built with trembucker pole piece spacing for guitars with wide-spaced bridges, this pickup aligns correctly where standard P.A.F. spacing would create tone imbalances. The nickel silver bottom plate and 4-conductor wiring provide shielding and open up coil-split wiring options for tonal versatility on stage or in the studio.
Key Features
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- DC Resistance: 14.8k Ohm
- 4-Conductor wiring for coil-split capability
- Overwound P.A.F.-style construction
- Small ceramic bar magnet
- Trembucker pole piece spacing (wide-spaced bridges)
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Dimensions: 3.00" W × 1.00" H × 6.00" D
- Weight: 0.30 lbs
The TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker combines aggressive output, controlled feedback characteristics, and bridge-specific engineering to deliver punchy, articulate tone in high-gain live and studio contexts.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker is a hand-built, high-output bridge pickup designed for guitars with wide-spaced tremolo and hard-tail bridges, delivering thick midrange and articulate treble without feedback. Built for metal, hard rock, and drop-tuning players who need aggressive punch and sustain on stage, it's engineered to cut through dense mixes while maintaining clarity at high volumes. The 4-conductor wiring opens up coil-split options, giving you tonal flexibility without sacrificing the aggressive character that defines modern high-gain rigs.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ High-Gain
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar bridge types is the TB-5 designed for?
The TB-5 features trembucker pole piece spacing, which is engineered for wide-spaced bridges found on hard-tail and tremolo-equipped guitars. Standard P.A.F. spacing would create tone imbalances on these instruments, so trembucker spacing ensures proper magnetic alignment and balanced output.
Can I split the coils on this pickup?
Yes. The TB-5 comes with 4-conductor wiring, which allows you to wire coil-split switching for expanded tonal range beyond the standard full-coil voice.
Will this pickup feedback or squeal at high volumes?
No. The TB-5 is vacuum wax potted, a process that eliminates microphonics and squeal-free operation at any volume, making it reliable for high-gain and live performance.
What is the DC resistance and output level?
The TB-5 has a DC resistance of 14.8k Ohm, which classifies it as high-output. This overwound specification delivers aggressive sustain and compression typical of modern bridge pickups for metal and hard rock.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The TB-5 is engineered for metal, hard rock, high-gain, and drop-tuning applications where thick midrange, articulate treble, and feedback-free operation are priorities. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk playing styles.
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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