What string spacing does this pickup require?

The TB-59 is a trembucker designed for bridge positions on guitars with 2 inches or wider string spacing center-to-center. Measure your bridge spacing before ordering to confirm compatibility.

How does the TB-59 compare to the Seymour Duncan SH-1N neck pickup?

Both deliver vintage '59 PAF character, but the TB-59 is voiced for the bridge position with trembucker spacing and slightly higher output (8.5 kOhm), while the SH-1N is neck-voiced. The TB-59's 8 treble EQ gives it more clarity for bridge articulation.

Is this pickup good for metal or punk?

No; the TB-59 is voiced for hard rock, blues, and rock. Its warm, articulate character is not optimized for the tighter, more aggressive voicings metal and punk players typically need.

What's included in the box?

The TB-59 comes with the pickup, a nickel cover, Alnico 5 magnet, and a shielded 4-conductor hook-up cable for flexible wiring options.

Is this pickup vacuum potted?

Yes; the TB-59 is vacuum wax potted to reject microphonic feedback and noise, making it road-ready for gigging and reliable in studio sessions.

Seymour Duncan Trembucker TB-59 '59 Pickup Nickel Cover

The TB-59 '59 Trembucker captures the warm, articulate character of a classic '59 design—scaled to wide trembucker spacing for modern bridge applications. This Alnico 5-equipped pickup balances clarity and sustain, making it an excellent choice for recording sessions and mixing contexts where that golden-era PAF character adds dimension to contemporary guitar configurations. The nickel cover contributes sonic presence while maintaining period-correct visual continuity.

Recording & Mix Performance

With a 6 kHz resonant peak and a balanced EQ profile of 6 bass / 3 mid / 8 treble, this pickup records with natural warmth and articulation across the frequency spectrum. The 8.5 kOhm DC resistance and medium-high output deliver sufficient clarity for single-note tracking while maintaining enough body to support chord voicings and sustained passages in the mix without muddiness.

Construction & Materials

Built in the USA and vacuum wax potted for noise rejection, the TB-59 features a nickel-silver bottom plate paired with a nickel cover, Alnico 5 bar magnet, and hand-wound 42AWG plain enamel wire. The wide trembucker pole piece spacing accommodates bridge positions on guitars with 2" or wider string spacing, while the shielded 4-conductor cable provides flexible wiring options for studio integration.

Key Features

Trembucker bridge position pickup with wide pole piece spacing (2" center to center minimum)
Dual coil, hum-cancelling design
DC Resistance: 8.5 kOhm
Resonant Peak: 6 kHz
Medium-high output
Alnico 5 bar magnet
42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
Nickel-silver bottom plate and nickel cover
Vacuum wax potted construction
USA manufactured
Shielded 4-conductor hook-up cable included
EQ: 6 bass / 3 mid / 8 treble

The TB-59 combines vintage PAF voicing with practical modern engineering, delivering the warmth and tonal character that translates well to recordings and mixes—an effective choice for wider-spaced bridge pickups in studio and production work.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States