Seymour Duncan TB-APH1B Alnico II Trembucker Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan TB-APH1B Alnico II Trembucker Black Pickup

The TB-APH1B delivers a warm, articulate voice with moderate output that sits perfectly between vintage character and modern clarity. Built with Alnico 2 magnets and trembucker spacing, this pickup is engineered for wide-string-spaced bridges found on superstrats and modern shred instruments, offering balanced response across all six strings without harshness or ice-pick treble.

Tone & Output Character

The 8.8K DCR and 6.7 kHz resonant peak create a naturally compressed, singing midrange that translates powerfully to stage settings, cutting through the mix on lead lines while delivering enough focus for tight rhythm work. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal, ensuring feedback-free sustain and consistent articulation at any volume—critical reliability for gigging musicians.

Design & Specifications

This dual-coil humbucker features a nickel silver bottom plate for refined tonal response and includes a 4-conductor lead wire enabling series, parallel, and split-coil wiring configurations. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, California, the pickup measures 3.00" W × 1.00" H × 6.00" D and weighs 0.30 LBS.

Key Features

• Dual coil humbucker with warm, moderate output
• Trembucker spacing for bridges with greater than 2.00″ string spacing (E to E)
• Alnico 2 bar magnet
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
• DCR: 8.8K; Impedance: 7.85 k; Resonant Peak: 6.7 kHz
• Passive type
• Handmade in Santa Barbara, California

The TB-APH1B combines classic Alnico tonality with bridge-specific engineering, making it a solid choice for players building an instrument that needs responsive, articulate humbucker tone in wide-spaced bridge configurations—whether for touring, studio session work, or collection pieces.