Seymour Duncan Trembucker TB-59 '59 Pickup Gold Cover

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Seymour Duncan Trembucker TB-59 '59 Pickup Gold Cover sku number 11103-05-Gc

Seymour Duncan Trembucker TB-59 '59 Pickup Gold Cover

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11103-05-Gc
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Description

application
Versatile P.A.F.-type humbucker. Great for country,jazz,blues,funk,classic rock and heavy rock.

description
Late-’50s,vintage-correct,humbucker sound. Warm and crystalline clean tones. Full and bright distorted tones. Smooth sustain. Classic appointments include plain enamel wire,long legged bottom plate,vintage single conductor cable and no logo. Compared to the SH-55 Seth Lover,the ’59 has slightly more scooped mids and is vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.

complete setup
Available in both neck and bridge models. Often a ’59 neck is used together with a hotter bridge pickup like the SH-4 JB or SH-13 Dimebucker for extra versatility.

guitars
For balanced and warm instruments. Works especially well with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards.

available mods
Four-conductor cable. Trembucker. Nickel or gold-plated cover. 7-string version. Seymour Duncan logo. Available in matched set of ’59 bridge and ’59 neck.

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Condition New
Country of Manufacture United States
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At a Glance

The Seymour Duncan Trembucker TB-59 is a vintage P.A.F.-style humbucker with warm, crystalline cleans and smooth sustain—built for blues, jazz, funk, country, and classic rock players who want authentic late-'50s character without ice-pick treble. The vacuum wax potting eliminates squealing feedback, making it reliable for gigging stages, while its slightly scooped mids sit beautifully in a band mix and pair perfectly with mahogany-body guitars.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • ✓ Blues
  • ✓ Jazz
  • ✓ Funk
  • ✓ Country
  • ✓ Classic Rock

Not the best pick for

  • – Metal
  • – Djent

Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the TB-59 and the SH-55 Seth Lover?

Both are P.A.F.-inspired pickups, but the TB-59 has slightly more scooped mids and is vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance. The TB-59 is also available as a Trembucker (designed for guitar bodies with angled pickup cavities), while the SH-55 is a standard humbucker.

Is this better as a neck or bridge pickup?

The TB-59 works well in either position. Many players use a '59 neck paired with a hotter bridge pickup like the SH-4 JB or SH-13 Dimebucker for extra versatility and clearer note separation on lead runs.

Will this pickup work with my guitar?

The TB-59 Trembucker is designed for guitar bodies with angled pickup cavities. It works especially well with mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards. The gold-cover version included here is cosmetically finished and functionally identical to nickel-covered versions.

What cable and wiring options come with it?

The pickup includes a vintage single-conductor cable with plain enamel wire and classic appointments (no Seymour Duncan logo on the cover). Four-conductor cable and logo versions are available as custom options.

Is this good for metal or high-gain genres?

The TB-59 excels in blues, jazz, funk, country, and classic rock. Its warm, vintage character is not designed for metal or djent—those styles typically require hotter, brighter pickups with more aggression.

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