Seymour Duncan High Voltage TB Zebra Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11103-03-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan High Voltage TB Zebra Humbucker Pickup
The High Voltage TB Zebra captures aggressive, articulate tones with the visual appeal of classic black and white coil covers. This bridge-position humbucker pairs higher output levels with responsive dynamics, translating to clarity and punch in the mix without sacrificing traditional humbucker character. In a mix, it cuts through dense arrangements while maintaining definition across layers.
Recording & Tonal Character
Bridge output reaches 9.73k, providing enough output for heavy tracking while the Alnico II magnet preserves musical definition across the frequency spectrum. The degaussed bridge pickup design reduces magnetic saturation for improved articulation and note separation—critical for capturing clarity in high-gain sessions and dense productions.
Studio Integration & Wiring Options
The pickup features a 4-conductor shielded cable, enabling flexible wiring options including series, parallel, and split configurations for session versatility and tonal experimentation. Standard humbucker dimensions fit most modern guitar cavities without routing, streamlining setup in the studio environment.
Key Features
- Bridge output: 9.73k
- Neck output: 7.68k
- Alnico II magnet
- 4-conductor shielded cable
- Degaussed bridge design
- Zebra coil covers (black and white)
- Standard humbucker configuration
- Standard 6-string spacing
The High Voltage TB Zebra merges vintage character with modern output levels, delivering the clarity and aggression required for contemporary recording sessions without losing the definition that makes humbuckers essential to professional tone.
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At a Glance
The High Voltage TB Zebra is a bridge-position humbucker engineered to cut through dense mixes with aggressive output and musical definition, ideal for tracking heavy music or stacking layers without losing articulation. At 9.73k output with Alnico II magnetics, it captures punchy, well-defined tones across high-gain contexts while the degaussed design prevents magnetic congestion that can cloud recordings. The 4-conductor shielded cable opens split and parallel options for mix flexibility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ High-gain contexts
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup right for metal and hard rock?
Yes—the High Voltage TB Zebra is specifically voiced for metal, hard rock, and progressive music. Its 9.73k bridge output and degaussed design deliver the aggression and articulation needed for high-gain tones without sacrificing note clarity or dynamics.
What does the degaussed bridge design do?
Degaussing reduces magnetic pull on the strings, which improves articulation and note separation—especially valuable when playing through heavy distortion or gain-heavy amp settings where magnetic saturation can muddy tone.
Will this fit my guitar without routing?
The High Voltage TB Zebra uses standard humbucker dimensions, so it will fit any modern guitar with a standard humbucker cavity without modification.
What wiring options does the 4-conductor cable offer?
The shielded 4-conductor cable allows series, parallel, and split wiring configurations, giving you flexibility to shape tone and switch between coil modes depending on your needs.
How does this compare to the Seymour Duncan JB?
The High Voltage TB Zebra delivers more aggressive output (9.73k vs. the JB's lower output) with enhanced clarity in high-gain contexts, while the JB is more versatile across multiple genres; choose the High Voltage for maximum punch and articulation in heavy music.
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