Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11103-05-B
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker Black Pickup
The TB-59 '59 Trembucker delivers articulate, vintage-inspired tones with controlled output that cuts through live mixes and maintains clarity across rhythm and lead work. Built with Alnico V magnets and hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, this pickup is engineered for guitars equipped with tremolo systems or wide-spaced hardtail bridges, where standard pole spacing falls short. The balanced EQ profile emphasizes clarity in the treble and midrange while maintaining warmth in the low end—essential for stage presence without getting lost in the band.
Tone & Stage Performance
A DC resistance of 8.13 kΩ and 6 kHz resonant peak produce focused, articulate response with natural breakup at moderate gain levels that translates reliably to amp and PA. The 6/3/8 bass-mid-treble EQ profile prioritizes upper-midrange and treble presence while keeping bass controlled, cutting through a live mix without muddiness or feedback issues. Four-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and other wiring configurations to expand tonal range on the fly.
Construction & Road Reliability
The wider pole piece spacing of Trembucker design positions magnets optimally on guitars with tremolo or wide-spaced bridge configurations, ensuring balanced magnetic field alignment across all strings for consistent output night after night. Hand-waxed potting eliminates microphonic feedback, while vintage single-conductor braided lead wire and nickel-silver bottom plate provide durable construction standards proven under touring conditions and maintain classic tonal character.
Key Features
- Alnico V bar magnet
- Nickel-silver bottom plate
- 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
- Vintage single-conductor braided push-back lead wire
- Vacuum wax potting
- DC Resistance: 8.13 kΩ
- Resonant Peak (Bridge): 6 kHz
- Four-conductor wiring
- Trembucker pole piece spacing for wide-spaced bridges and tremolo systems
- EQ Profile: 6 Bass / 3 Mid / 8 Treble
- Hand-made in Santa Barbara, California
- No logo
This TB-59 combines authentic vintage character with dependable engineering, making it the choice for gigging musicians and players building vintage-voiced rigs that demand stage reliability and articulate, well-defined tone from a properly engineered Trembucker.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker is a hand-assembled, vintage-voiced bridge pickup designed specifically for guitars with tremolo systems or wide-spaced bridges, delivering articulate, warm tones that cut through live mixes without losing character. Built with Alnico V magnets and vacuum wax potting to eliminate feedback, it excels in blues and rock settings where clarity and controlled output matter more than extreme gain. The four-conductor wiring and Trembucker pole spacing make it a dependable, gig-ready upgrade for intermediate to professional players who need balanced tone across rhythm and lead work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Trembucker spacing mean, and when do I need it?
Trembucker pole pieces are spaced wider apart to align properly with guitars that have tremolo systems (like Fender Strats) or hardtail bridges with wider string spacing. Use a standard bridge pickup if your guitar has a standard 49.2mm pole spacing; use the Trembucker if you have a tremolo or wide-spaced hardtail setup.
Will this pickup work for metal or high-gain genres?
No—the TB-59 is voiced for blues, rock, and hard rock with controlled output and natural breakup at moderate gain levels. It prioritizes articulation and clarity over the extreme output needed for metal or djent styles.
What does the four-conductor wiring enable?
Four-conductor wiring allows coil-splitting and other custom wiring configurations, expanding your tonal palette and recording flexibility beyond the stock setup.
What are the specifications and what does the 8.13 kΩ DC resistance tell me?
The pickup has 8.13 kΩ DC resistance and a 6 kHz resonant peak, which produce focused, articulate response with a balanced EQ profile (6 bass, 3 mid, 8 treble) that emphasizes upper-midrange and treble while keeping the low end warm and controlled. It's hand-assembled in Santa Barbara with Alnico V magnets, vacuum wax potting, and vintage single-conductor braided lead wire.
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