Seymour Duncan TB-6 - DUNCAN DISTORTION TREMBUCKER BLACK

Name: TB-6 - DUNCAN DISTORTION TREMBUCKER BLACK
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 213161
Price: 109.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Back in stock from 09/10/2026

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ID : 213161

EAN : 0800315001811

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Information

Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan TB-6 Duncan Distortion Trembucker Black Pickup
• High-output passive humbucker pickup designed for heavy distortion, with rich mids to cut through the mix.
• Trembucker format (F-spaced spacing) : optimized alignment for guitars with vibrato systems (Floyd Rose and similar setups).
• Ceramic magnet + "hot" winding : sharp attack, tight lows, and harmonics that are easy to make sing.
• 4-conductor cable + shielding : ideal for coil splitting, series/parallel wiring, and advanced switching configurations.

TB-6 - DUNCAN DISTORTION TREMBUCKER BLACK

109,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Seymour Duncan Classic Built for Gain: The "Duncan Distortion" Family

The Duncan Distortion is one of Seymour Duncan's historic references for those seeking a powerful, aggressive, and precise pickup. The TB-6 version carries this iconic character in a Trembucker format, designed to match the string spacing of guitars equipped with a vibrato, ensuring balanced output string by string.

For Which Type of Guitarist and Usage?

Installed in the bridge position, the TB-6 targets rock and metal guitarists looking for a tight and punchy sound: snappy palm-muted riffs, heavy rhythms, leads that "scream" with beautiful harmonics. It is particularly comfortable in lower tunings, where it helps maintain definition under high gain.

Power, Control, and Wiring Versatility

Its ceramic magnet and heavily charged winding provide a large headroom while maintaining a clear attack and upper mids that add bite and edge. The pickup is wax potted to reduce microphonic feedback at high volumes. Thanks to the 4-conductor cable, you can easily explore coil splitting (airier tones), phase reversal, or series/parallel wiring depending on your setup and push-pull pots.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Number of conductors	4
Category	electric microphone	Position	bridge
Instrument	guitar	Resistance	17.4 KILOHM
Magnet	Ceramic	Color	Black
Winding	double

Brand	Seymour Duncan	DC resistance	17.4 kOhm
Model	TB-6 Duncan Distortion Trembucker	Wiring	4-conductor + shielding
Type	humbucker pickup	Connection	soldering
Recommended position	bridge	Anti-feedback treatment	wax potted
Number of strings	6	Finish / color	black
Spacing	Trembucker (F-spaced type)

Questions frequently asked

Is the TB-6 Duncan Distortion Trembucker suitable for a guitar with a vibrato?

Its Trembucker format, F-spaced type, is designed for the string spacing of guitars equipped with a vibrato. It provides proper alignment in the bridge position.

What sound does this bridge pickup offer for metal?

The ceramic magnet and 17.4 kOhm DC resistance deliver a high output level. The upper mids enhance the bite of saturated riffs and harmonics. The definition remains suitable for low tunings.

Can the Seymour Duncan TB-6 be coil split?

The 4-conductor shielded wire allows for coil splitting, as well as series/parallel wiring or phase reversal. Connection is done by soldering.

Is the TB-6 prone to feedback at high volume?

The winding is wax potted to reduce microphonic feedback at high volume.

What is the configuration of the black TB-6?

This model is a passive humbucker for 6-string guitar, intended for the bridge position. Its black finish and dual coil match the TB-6 Duncan Distortion Trembucker specification.