Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembkr Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11103-17-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker Zebra Pickup
The TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker is a focused, articulate high-output bridge pickup engineered to capture aggressive tonal character on 6-string guitars with tremolo systems. This ceramic-magnet design combines clarity with punch, offering a signature Seymour Duncan character that sits prominently in a mix without losing definition across the frequency spectrum—critical for tracking and layering in sessions where every note needs to cut through.
Tone & Electronics
With a 14.1 kΩ DC resistance and a 6 kHz resonant peak, this pickup emphasizes upper midrange presence while maintaining tight, controlled lows. The EQ voicing—7 Bass / 6 Mid / 9 Treble—skews bright and aggressive, making it ideal for rock, metal, and high-gain tracking where harmonic articulation and note separation are essential to your recordings.
Design & Build
Housed in Seymour Duncan's signature zebra coil pattern and finished with a nickel silver bottom plate, the TB-5 is constructed with trembucker spacing to accommodate the wider string configuration of floating bridge systems. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring clean, noise-free recording takes at any input level.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 14.1 kΩ
- Resonant Peak: 6 kHz
- Magnet Type: Ceramic Bar
- EQ Curve: 7 Bass / 6 Mid / 9 Treble
- Cable: Four conductor
- Bottom Plate: Nickel silver
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Position: Bridge
- Configuration: Trembucker spacing for 6-string guitars
- Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA
- Zebra coil pattern
The TB-5 is a workhorse bridge pickup for studio sessions and production applications demanding transparent gain and harmonic definition across demanding tracking situations.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trembucker is a high-output ceramic-magnet bridge pickup engineered to capture aggressive, articulate tone with a bright EQ curve (7 Bass / 6 Mid / 9 Treble) that sits forward in a mix without muddiness. Its 14.1 kΩ DC resistance and 6 kHz resonant peak make it ideal for recording metal, hard rock, and high-gain productions where note separation and harmonic transparency are critical. Vacuum wax potting ensures squeal-free capture at any recording level, making it a dependable choice for session work and home-studio tracking.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ High-gain
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup compatible with my floating-bridge or tremolo guitar?
Yes—the TB-5 is built with trembucker spacing specifically designed for 6-string guitars with tremolo systems like Fender Strats and similar floating-bridge configurations. Standard humbucker spacing will not fit; confirm your guitar's bridge type before ordering.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The TB-5 is engineered for metal, hard rock, rock, and high-gain applications, including drop-tuning styles. Its bright, aggressive upper-midrange and tight low end are optimized for clarity in heavy genres; it is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk playing.
Will this pickup cause feedback or squealing at high volumes?
No—the TB-5 is vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback, ensuring squeal-free performance even at extreme volumes and gain levels.
How does the TB-5 compare to other high-output bridge pickups?
The TB-5 shares similar high-output DNA with the EMG 81, DiMarzio D-Activate, and Seymour Duncan JB, but its 14.1 kΩ resistance and 6 kHz resonant peak emphasize articulation and upper-midrange aggression over raw output, making it ideal for players who prioritize note definition over thickness.
What is the wiring configuration?
The TB-5 comes with a four-conductor cable and nickel silver bottom plate, allowing flexible wiring options (split coil, series/parallel switching) in compatible guitars.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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