Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Gold Cover Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11103-86-Gc
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid, Gold Cover Pickup
The TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid is a balanced bridge pickup engineered to sit solidly in a mix without sacrificing clarity or definition across your full frequency spectrum. This hand-built Alnico V humbucker pairs a classic '59 screw coil with a Custom slug coil, creating a hybrid design that captures dynamic articulation in single-note lines while maintaining cohesive rhythmic presence.
Sonic Profile & Recording Performance
With a medium output level and a 5.95 KHz resonant peak, this pickup tracks tight and aggressive through mids while preserving string definition on leads—critical for both tracking and overdubbing sessions. The 6/6/8 EQ voicing (Bass/Mid/Treble) lifts upper harmonics to cut through dense mixes while keeping the low end focused, performing equally well in classic rock, alternative, and modern metal production work.
Winding & Signal Integrity
The wide pole piece spacing (Trembucker) ensures proper magnetic alignment across the full string range, reducing dead spots during recording. Vacuum wax potting and a nickel silver bottom plate eliminate microphonic feedback and sustain output consistency across multiple takes, while the gold-plated cover provides shielding against electromagnetic interference—essential in complex signal chains and studio environments.
Key Features
- Type: Humbucker (F-Spaced/Trembucker)
- Position: Bridge
- Magnet: Alnico V Bar
- DC Resistance: 11.7K
- Resonant Peak: 5.95 KHz
- Output Level: Medium
- EQ: 6/6/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble)
- Lead Wire: 4-conductor
- Cover: Gold-plated
- Bottom Plate: Nickel silver
- Finish: Vacuum wax potted
- Coil Configuration: Hybrid (59 screw + Custom slug)
- Pole Piece Spacing: Wide (Trembucker; 2" or wider)
- Manufacture: Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
The TB-16 functions as a tracking-ready bridge solution that pairs vintage tonal character with the responsiveness and clarity modern production demands.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The TB-16 is a hybrid humbucker designed to capture both vintage warmth and contemporary definition in the studio, with a 5.95 kHz resonant peak that sits well in dense mixes. Its medium output and controlled low end prevent mud while the aggressive midrange and articulate highs keep lead lines and rhythms punchy and defined across recording sessions. Hand-built construction and vacuum wax potting ensure stable, consistent tracking across multiple takes.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Lead Work, Studio Sessions |
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| Tonal character | Articulate highs, aggressive midrange, vintage warmth, modern punch, controlled low end |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup suitable for both lead and rhythm playing?
Yes. The TB-16's hybrid coil design and medium output deliver articulate highs for lead clarity and aggressive midrange for rhythmic precision, making it equally effective for both applications in genres from classic rock to modern metal.
What guitar types does this Trembucker fit?
The wide pole piece spacing (Trembucker, 2" or wider) is designed for modern guitar geometries with proper string alignment from low E to high E, ensuring compatibility with contemporary instrument designs.
How does the TB-16 compare to other Seymour Duncan humbuckers?
The TB-16 combines a classic '59 screw coil with a Custom slug coil to balance vintage warmth and dynamic responsiveness; it sits between the warm, vintage focus of a standard '59 and the aggressive output of a Custom, making it more versatile across genre boundaries than either alone.
What does the 6/6/8 EQ voicing mean?
The 6/6/8 Bass/Mid/Treble rating indicates a balanced low end, full midrange, and boosted treble response, which emphasizes upper harmonics and articulation while keeping low frequencies controlled.
Is this pickup output level suitable for high-gain amplifiers?
Yes. The medium output level and 11.7K DC resistance respond well to high-gain setups without becoming overly compressed; the controlled low end and articulate highs remain defined even with heavy distortion.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $10 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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