Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11103-86-B
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid Black Pickup
The TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid delivers articulate, punchy midrange with crystalline treble and solid low-end presence—a bridge humbucker engineered for recording clarity without sacrificing power. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this F-Spaced Trembucker combines mismatched coils with an Alnico V bar magnet to achieve a balanced, responsive character that cuts through dense mixes while maintaining note definition across your session tracks.
Tone & Output Characteristics
A resonant peak of 5.95 kHz with carefully voiced EQ (6/6/8 Bass/Mid/Treble) produces articulate single-note definition and controlled harmonic bloom that captures detail in recordings. The moderate output at 11.5 kΩ impedance sits between vintage and modern voicings, delivering aggression without losing transparency—ideal for layering high-gain riffs and classic rock tones in multitrack productions.
Construction & Recording Performance
Vacuum wax potted with a nickel silver short leg bottom plate, this pickup resists microphonics while maintaining organic resonance for studio tracking. The 2.00" or greater string spacing F-spaced design accommodates modern guitar bridges, while the four-conductor wiring enables series, parallel, and split configurations to shape your recorded tone across different mix contexts.
Key Features
- Dual Coil Humbucker, F-Spaced (Trembucker) configuration
- Bridge position pickup
- Alnico V Bar magnet
- 11.5 kΩ impedance
- 5.95 kHz resonant peak
- EQ: 6 / 6 / 8 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
- Moderate output level
- Mismatched coils with vacuum wax potting
- Nickel silver short leg bottom plate
- Four conductor wiring
- 2.00" or greater string spacing
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA; includes screws, springs, and wiring instructions
A versatile bridge pickup that balances vintage tone with modern clarity, the TB-16 excels in sessions demanding both responsive feel and recorded presence.
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At a Glance
The TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid is a bridge humbucker engineered to cut through dense mixes with articulate detail and crystalline treble while maintaining controlled low-end authority—ideal for recording hard rock, metal, and high-gain sessions. Its 5.95 kHz resonant peak and voiced EQ (6/6/8 Bass/Mid/Treble) deliver transparent harmonic bloom that sits well in busy mixes without sacrificing organic resonance. Choose it for studio sessions where you need both aggression and definition across multiple gain stages.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ High-Gain Applications
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar types does the TB-16 fit?
The TB-16 is F-Spaced (Trembucker) design for guitars with 2.00" or greater string spacing on modern bridge types. It's a bridge-position pickup with four-conductor wiring that supports series, parallel, and split configurations for tonal flexibility.
Is this pickup too aggressive for non-metal genres?
The TB-16 is engineered for hard rock, metal, and progressive music. Its 11.5 kΩ impedance moderate output and transparent high-gain voicing sit between vintage and modern tones, making it less suited for jazz, blues, or folk applications where warmth and natural sustain are prioritized.
How does the TB-16 handle high-gain without becoming muddy?
Mismatched coils and a 5.95 kHz resonant peak with voiced EQ (6/6/8 Bass/Mid/Treble) deliver crystalline treble and controlled harmonic bloom, cutting through dense mixes while preserving note definition. Vacuum wax potting resists microphonics and maintains organic resonance across all gain stages.
What comes in the box?
The TB-16 includes screws, springs, and wiring instructions. Four-conductor wiring allows you to configure the pickup in series, parallel, or split mode depending on your rig's needs.
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