Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembkr Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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Description
Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker Zebra Pickup
The TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker is a focused, articulate high-output bridge pickup built for 6-string guitars with tremolo systems. On stage or in the studio, it cuts through a mix with clarity and punch while maintaining definition across the frequency spectrum—a signature Seymour Duncan character built for players who demand aggression without losing note definition.
Tone & Electronics
With a 14.1 kΩ DC resistance and a 6 kHz resonant peak, this pickup emphasizes upper midrange presence while keeping the lows tight and controlled. The EQ voicing—7 Bass / 6 Mid / 9 Treble—skews bright and aggressive, making it a go-to for rock, metal, and high-gain tones where every note reads clearly.
Design & Build
The TB-5 ships in Seymour Duncan's signature zebra coil pattern and features a nickel silver bottom plate. Built with trembucker spacing to match the wider string configuration of floating bridge systems, it includes vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback—squeal-free performance at any volume, whether you're in a small room or pushing through a loud stage.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 14.1 kΩ
- Resonant Peak: 6 kHz
- Magnet Type: Ceramic Bar
- EQ Curve: 7 Bass / 6 Mid / 9 Treble
- Cable: Four conductor
- Bottom Plate: Nickel silver
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Position: Bridge
- Configuration: Trembucker spacing for 6-string guitars
- Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA
- Zebra coil pattern
The TB-5 is a reliable, road-tested bridge pickup for players and rigs that need transparent gain and harmonic definition in demanding situations.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker is a high-output ceramic-magnet bridge pickup designed for 6-string guitars with tremolo systems, delivering articulate, aggressive tone that cuts through dense mixes without sacrificing note definition. Built with trembucker spacing and vacuum wax potting to eliminate feedback, it excels on stage in metal, hard rock, and high-gain drop-tuning applications where clarity and punch are non-negotiable. Choose this pickup for road-tested reliability and the kind of focused upper-midrange presence that lets every note speak in a loud band mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ High-gain
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup compatible with my floating-bridge or tremolo guitar?
Yes—the TB-5 is built with trembucker spacing specifically designed for 6-string guitars with tremolo systems like Fender Strats and similar floating-bridge configurations. Standard humbucker spacing will not fit; confirm your guitar's bridge type before ordering.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The TB-5 is engineered for metal, hard rock, rock, and high-gain applications, including drop-tuning styles. Its bright, aggressive upper-midrange and tight low end are optimized for clarity in heavy genres; it is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk playing.
Will this pickup cause feedback or squealing at high volumes?
No—the TB-5 is vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback, ensuring squeal-free performance even at extreme volumes and gain levels.
How does the TB-5 compare to other high-output bridge pickups?
The TB-5 shares similar high-output DNA with the EMG 81, DiMarzio D-Activate, and Seymour Duncan JB, but its 14.1 kΩ resistance and 6 kHz resonant peak emphasize articulation and upper-midrange aggression over raw output, making it ideal for players who prioritize note definition over thickness.
What is the wiring configuration?
The TB-5 comes with a four-conductor cable and nickel silver bottom plate, allowing flexible wiring options (split coil, series/parallel switching) in compatible guitars.
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