Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trem Zebra

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Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trem Zebra

Seymour Duncan

TB-5 Duncan Custom Trem Zebra

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Product Info

Article Number: 492127
Model: TB-5 Duncan Custom Trem Zebra
Price: $146.30

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The TB-5 Duncan Custom Trem Zebra is a serious contender for bridge pickups, particularly if you're into blues-rock and heavier styles where you want a bit of bite. It’s a well-built pickup with a strong, focused voice thanks to that ceramic magnet and the trembucker design handles tremolo systems beautifully. A great choice for players wanting a vintage PAF-inspired tone with a modern edge.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan TB-5 Duncan Custom Trem Zebra
  • Pickup for Electric Guitar
  • Trembucker
  • For the bridge position
  • Moderate output - designed for blues
  • rock and metal
  • Dual coil
  • Overwound
  • Brilliant vintage "Patent Applied For" (PAF) sound
  • Ceramic magnet
  • Wax sealed
  • DC Resistance: 14.8 kOhm
  • Shielded 4-wire connection cable
  • Colour: Zebra

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Ceramic magnet delivers tight, focused lows and searing high-end response.
  • • Wax potting minimizes microphonic squeal, crucial for high-gain applications.
  • • Trembucker design maintains output with floating tremolo systems.
  • • Shielded 4-wire connection allows for versatile coil-splitting options.
CONS
  • • Higher DC resistance might sound 'hot' for players preferring a vintage, low-output tone.
  • • Zebra aesthetic isn't for everyone – a matter of personal preference.
  • • While versatile, truly extended, modern metal tones may feel slightly constrained.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Ceramic
Output Level Moderate
DC Resistance 14.8 kOhm
Spacing 4-hole mounting pattern, suitable for most vintage-style tremolo routes
Mounting 4-hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The TB-5 is specifically designed for tremolo systems, retaining output where standard Custom pickups can lose some with a floating trem. It's a bit hotter too, leaning more towards a modern rock feel.
Yes, the 4-wire connection allows for coil splitting, giving you access to a single-coil tone, though the ceramic magnet will impart a distinct character compared to traditional Alnico single coils.
Most likely, yes, but double-check your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions. The Trembucker design is a bit thicker than standard Strat pickups, so some minor routing might be needed in rare cases.

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