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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Seymour Duncan TB-59 Trembucker

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.

Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker Zebra Pickup

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