Seymour Duncan TB-6-W - DUNCAN DISTORTION TREMBUCKER WHITE

Name: TB-6-W - DUNCAN DISTORTION TREMBUCKER WHITE
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 213160
Price: 109.00 EUR
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ID : 213160

EAN : 0800315001835

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Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan TB-6-W Duncan Distortion Trembucker White Pickup
• High output level for tight riffs, percussive palm-mutes, and leads that cut through the mix
• Trembucker format (wider pole spacing) ideal for guitars with vibrato systems and "wide spacing" bridges
• Ceramic magnet + powerful winding : sharp attack, rich harmonics, and very present upper mids
• 4-conductor cable for splitting, series/parallel, and advanced wiring, with wax potting to prevent feedback

TB-6-W - DUNCAN DISTORTION TREMBUCKER WHITE

109,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Seymour Duncan Classic Designed for Heavy Tone

The Duncan Distortion is one of Seymour Duncan's essential references when looking for a high-output passive humbucker, designed to push an already saturated amp. The TB-6 Trembucker version retains this "high output" DNA while optimizing pole alignment for instruments equipped with a vibrato or wider bridge, ensuring even string-to-string response.

Who Is It For, and In What Situations?

Designed for the bridge position, this humbucker pickup is made for rock/metal guitarists seeking a dense yet clear distortion: aggressive rhythms, lower tunings, modern heavy crunch, and fast solos with immediate attack. It excels when precision in the low end and bite in the high end are needed, without losing control under heavy saturation. For a versatile setup, it pairs very well with a more open and clear neck pickup (such as a Jazz or '59 type), or with a Distortion neck model for a very powerful combination.

What Makes the Difference: Response, Wiring, and Stability

The TB-6-W combines a large ceramic magnet and heavily charged windings to produce a high output level, with tight lows and easily pronounced harmonics. Its 4-conductor cable allows exploration of more nuanced tones (split, parallel, phase depending on your electronics) while maintaining a clearly "high gain" oriented base. Finally, the pickup is wax potted under vacuum to reduce feedback and microphonics on stage, even with high gain.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive
Category	electric microphone
Instrument	guitar
Magnet	Ceramic

Winding	double
Number of conductors	4
Position	bridge
Color	White

Brand	Seymour Duncan
Model	TB-6-W Duncan Distortion Trembucker
Type	passive humbucker pickup
Recommended position	bridge
Format	Trembucker (wide spacing)
Pole spacing	52.6 mm
Output level	high
DC resistance	17.4 kOhms
Cable	shielded 4-conductor
Baseplate	nickel silver
Potting	wax potted under vacuum (anti-feedback)
Compatibility	6-string guitar, standard humbucker mounting

Questions frequently asked

Is the TB-6-W suitable for a guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo?

Its Trembucker format features a pole spacing of 52.6 mm, designed for wide bridges and guitars equipped with a tremolo. This ensures consistent alignment with the strings in the bridge position.

What tone does this pickup deliver for metal?

The ceramic magnet and 17.4 kOhm DC resistance provide a high output level, suitable for heavily distorted amps. The lows are tight and the harmonics come through clearly. This setup targets aggressive rhythms and fast solos.

Can the Seymour Duncan TB-6-W be coil split?

The 4-conductor shielded cable allows for wiring in split, parallel, or phase configurations depending on the installed electronics.

Is this humbucker intended for the neck position?

This model is designed for the bridge position. For a two-pickup setup, it can be paired with a brighter neck pickup such as a Jazz or '59 model, or a Distortion in the neck position.