Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembkr Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11103-17-B
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker Black Pickup
The TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker captures focused, articulate tones with enough output and clarity to command a mix without losing dynamic responsiveness. Purpose-engineered for tremolo-bridge guitars, this medium-output humbucker balances aggressive character with definition across all six strings, making it ideal for recording rock, metal, and hard rock productions where string-to-string balance and clarity matter.
Tonal Character & Output
A medium output humbucker with 14.8k DC resistance, the TB-5 records punchy mids and controlled highs that sit well in dense mixes. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring clean, squeal-free tracking and overdubs even at high gain settings—critical for capturing consistent takes without noise artifacts.
Design & Construction
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features wider pole piece spacing optimized for tremolo bridge guitars, ensuring balanced magnetic output across all strings for even recording response. The small ceramic bar magnet and nickel silver bottom plate contribute to the pickup's focused tone and session-to-session reliability.
Key Features
- Trembucker design with wider pole piece spacing for tremolo bridge guitars
- Medium output humbucker configuration
- DC Resistance: 14.8k Ohm
- Small ceramic bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Black finish
The TB-5 combines Seymour Duncan's proven build standards with a design specifically engineered for tremolo-equipped instruments, delivering session stability and tonal consistency across recording sessions.
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At a Glance
The TB-5 is a focused, medium-output humbucker that tracks clearly on tremolo-equipped guitars, serving as a reliable workhorse for rock and metal tracking and overdubs. Its punchy mids and controlled highs sit well in dense arrangements without feedback or muddiness, and the 4-conductor lead wire supports flexible wiring for session versatility. Pick it for recording sessions where you need dependable articulation and squeal-free performance, especially on Fender-style bridges.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TB-5 designed for tremolo bridge guitars specifically?
Yes. The TB-5 Trembucker features wider pole piece spacing optimized for tremolo-bridge instruments, ensuring balanced output across all six strings. It is not a standard humbucker and should be paired with a tremolo system for proper performance.
What output level and tone should I expect?
This is a medium-output humbucker (14.8k DC resistance) with punchy mids and controlled highs. It delivers articulate, focused tone suitable for rock, metal, and hard rock without sacrificing dynamic response or clarity.
Will this pickup feedback or squeal at high gain?
No. The TB-5 is vacuum wax potted, which eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures clean, squeal-free operation even at high gain levels.
What wiring options are available?
The TB-5 comes with a 4-conductor lead wire, allowing multiple wiring configurations for coil-tapping, phase switching, or other custom setups.
How does this compare to the Seymour Duncan JB Model?
The TB-5 is engineered for tremolo bridges with wider pole piece spacing, while the JB is a standard humbucker. The TB-5 offers a more focused tone; the JB has higher output and broader appeal across bridge types. Choose the TB-5 if you use a tremolo system.
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