Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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Description
Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker Zebra Pickup
The TB-59 '59 Trembucker brings vintage PAF warmth and articulation to your bridge position, engineered with wider pole piece spacing for guitars equipped with tremolo systems. This zebra-coil configuration balances responsiveness with a refined midrange that cuts through live mixes without excessive aggression, holding its own across blues, rock, and alternative setlists.
Tone & Output Characteristics
Built with Alnico 5 bar magnet and 42AWG plain enamel mag wire, this pickup achieves an 8.13 kΩ DC resistance and a 6 kHz resonant peak that emphasizes clarity in the upper midrange. The 6 / 3 / 8 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble) yields a balanced voice that stays articulate without brittleness—reliable for clean tones and pushed overdriven work on stage.
Construction & Specifications
Hand-wound on a vintage Leesona 102 winding machine (the same equipment used in Gibson's original factory), this pickup features a nickel silver bottom plate, vacuum wax potting for microphonic control, and 4-conductor lead wiring that supports series, parallel, and split-coil configurations. Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA, the trembucker format and single-conductor braided push-back lead wire ensure road-ready, vintage-inspired design.
Key Features
- 42AWG plain enamel mag wire
- Alnico 5 bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor lead wire
- 8.13 kΩ DC Resistance
- 6 kHz Resonant Peak
- 6 / 3 / 8 EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble)
- Vacuum wax potted
- Wider pole piece spacing (Trembucker format)
- Hand-wound on Leesona 102 vintage winding machine
- Single-conductor braided push-back lead wire
- Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA
The TB-59 delivers authentic PAF-style performance in tremolo-friendly format, built with meticulous construction and Seymour Duncan's track record for durability and consistency.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker delivers classic PAF warmth and articulation with wider pole spacing optimized for bridge position on tremolo-equipped guitars. Its balanced 6 kHz midrange peak cuts through without aggression, making it equally versatile for blues, rock, and alternative styles—whether playing clean or overdriven. Hand-wound on vintage Leesona equipment in Santa Barbara, it pairs refined clarity with road-ready reliability for gigging musicians and vintage-tone seekers.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Alternative
- ✓ Clean tones
- ✓ Overdriven work
Not the best pick for
- – Thrash Metal
- – Djent
- – Extended Range
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the TB-59 different from the standard SH-1N '59?
The TB-59 uses a Trembucker format with wider pole piece spacing, optimized for bridge position on guitars with tremolo systems like Strats and modern offset designs. The standard SH-1N is voiced for humbucker-routed guitars without tremolo.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or extended-range tunings?
No. The TB-59 is voiced for blues, rock, and alternative styles with its warm, articulate character. It is not designed for thrash metal, djent, or extended-range applications.
What configurations does the 4-conductor lead wire support?
The 4-conductor wiring allows series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, giving you tonal flexibility and wiring options beyond standard single-conductor setups.
Will this pickup work with my tremolo-equipped guitar?
Yes. The Trembucker format is specifically designed for bridge position use on guitars with tremolo systems, including Strats and similar double-cutaway designs with vibrato systems.
How is the TB-59 constructed?
Hand-wound on a vintage Leesona 102 winding machine using 42AWG plain enamel mag wire and an Alnico 5 bar magnet, with vacuum wax potting for microphonic control and a nickel silver bottom plate. It is manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA.
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