Seymour Duncan TB-14 4C BLK

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Seymour Duncan TB-14 4C BLK

Seymour Duncan

TB-14 4C BLK

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 163177
Model: TB-14 4C BLK
Price: $144.10

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The TB-14 4C is a fantastic pickup if you’re chasing a powerful, articulate tone without the extreme distortion of a Custom. It’s a real workhorse for classic rock, blues, and heavier rhythm parts, and the Trembucker design makes it Floyd Rose friendly – a solid choice for players who want a fat, clear tone without excessive noise.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan TB-14 4C BLK
  • Humbucker PickupSimilar to the custom
  • but with an alnico 5 magnet instead of the alnico 2. Less distortion than a <!--custom--> custom
  • but loud
  • and at the same time clear. A wonderful rhythm sound
  • but also suitable for fat solos
  • who sing rather that they roar.

The Trembucker version fits exactly for Floyd Rose vibratos.

, For electric guitar, Trembucker version, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Alnico 5 magnet delivers a more focused, articulate tone than Alnico 2.
  • • Trembucker design minimizes microphonic noise and retains clarity under vibrato.
  • • Excellent for rhythm playing – provides a thick, defined low-end response.
  • • Clear high-end response avoids the overly muddy character of some high-output pickups.
CONS
  • • Lacks the extreme high-gain distortion preferred for modern metal genres.
  • • While versatile, it's not a 'do-everything' pickup; leans towards classic rock.
  • • Alnico 5 can be slightly more brittle sounding than Alnico 2 in certain guitars.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level 9.5
DC Resistance 11.6 kΩ
Spacing 53.5 mm / 2.1 in
Mounting 4-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The TB-14 4C is voiced to be less aggressive, offering more clarity and a tighter low-end, while the Custom is known for its higher output and more saturated distortion.
It handles drop tunings reasonably well, but it's not designed for extremely low tunings where a higher output pickup would be preferable for maintaining tightness.
The Trembucker design significantly reduces microphonic issues common with high-output pickups, making it a good choice for players who use a Floyd Rose.

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