Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker Zebra Pickup
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Description
Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker Zebra Pickup
The TB-59 '59 Trembucker captures the classic warmth and articulation of a vintage Gibson PAF in a wider pole piece spacing optimized for bridge positioning on guitars with tremolo systems. This zebra-coil configuration pairs responsiveness with a refined midrange character that cuts through a mix without excessive aggression, making it equally effective for blues, rock, and alternative productions.
Tone & Recording Character
Built with Alnico 5 bar magnet and 42AWG plain enamel mag wire, this pickup achieves an 8.13 kΩ DC resistance and a 6 kHz resonant peak that emphasizes clarity in the upper midrange. The 6 / 3 / 8 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble) yields a balanced voice that records articulate and defined without brittleness—ideal for clean tones and driven, overdriven textures alike.
Construction & Specifications
Hand-wound on a vintage Leesona 102 winding machine (the same equipment used in Gibson's original factory), this pickup features a nickel silver bottom plate, vacuum wax potting for microphonic control, and 4-conductor lead wiring that supports series, parallel, and split-coil configurations for session versatility. Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA, the trembucker format and single-conductor braided push-back lead wire complete a purposeful, vintage-inspired design.
Key Features
- 42AWG plain enamel mag wire
- Alnico 5 bar magnet
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor lead wire
- 8.13 kΩ DC Resistance
- 6 kHz Resonant Peak
- 6 / 3 / 8 EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble)
- Vacuum wax potted
- Wider pole piece spacing (Trembucker format)
- Hand-wound on Leesona 102 vintage winding machine
- Single-conductor braided push-back lead wire
- Manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA
The TB-59 delivers authentic PAF-style performance in a format designed for modern tremolo systems, backed by meticulous construction and Seymour Duncan's reputation for consistency in the studio.
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At a Glance
The TB-59 '59 Trembucker captures the warm, articulate character of a vintage Gibson PAF in a format suited to bridge pickup duties on tremolo systems, delivering clarity and presence without brittleness on recordings. Its balanced EQ and 8.13 kΩ resistance excel at sitting naturally in blues, rock, and alternative mixes while remaining versatile across clean and overdriven sessions. Hand-wound construction and vacuum wax potting ensure consistent, microphonic-free capture for production-focused tracking.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Alternative
- ✓ Clean tones
- ✓ Overdriven work
Not the best pick for
- – Thrash Metal
- – Djent
- – Extended Range
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the TB-59 different from the standard SH-1N '59?
The TB-59 uses a Trembucker format with wider pole piece spacing, optimized for bridge position on guitars with tremolo systems like Strats and modern offset designs. The standard SH-1N is voiced for humbucker-routed guitars without tremolo.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or extended-range tunings?
No. The TB-59 is voiced for blues, rock, and alternative styles with its warm, articulate character. It is not designed for thrash metal, djent, or extended-range applications.
What configurations does the 4-conductor lead wire support?
The 4-conductor wiring allows series, parallel, and split-coil configurations, giving you tonal flexibility and wiring options beyond standard single-conductor setups.
Will this pickup work with my tremolo-equipped guitar?
Yes. The Trembucker format is specifically designed for bridge position use on guitars with tremolo systems, including Strats and similar double-cutaway designs with vibrato systems.
How is the TB-59 constructed?
Hand-wound on a vintage Leesona 102 winding machine using 42AWG plain enamel mag wire and an Alnico 5 bar magnet, with vacuum wax potting for microphonic control and a nickel silver bottom plate. It is manufactured in Santa Barbara, CA.
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