Gibson 57 Classic: Double White Bobbins

The Gibson 57 Classic: Timeless vintage tone with creamy modern performance

Vintage-Inspired Humbucker for Classic Warmth

The Gibson 57 Classic is a throwback to the golden era of electric tone. Introduced in 1990 to recreate the magic of Gibson’s original Patent Applied For pickups, this humbucker captures that unmistakable mid-century warmth with clarity and power. The use of Alnico 2 magnets delivers a rich, musical response that’s smooth but never muddy—perfect for players seeking a soulful, vintage-inspired voice.

Double White Bobbins for Collector-Worthy Style

This version of the '57 Classic comes without a cover, revealing a striking set of double white bobbins. That cosmetic throwback not only offers a boutique visual appeal, it also adds to the vibe of any guitar it graces. Whether you’re restoring a vintage piece or customizing a modern instrument, these open coils are a perfect blend of form and function.

Hand-Made with Vintage Specs

Crafted using vintage-style two-conductor braided wiring, nickel-plated pole pieces, nickel slugs, and maple spacers, the 57 Classic stays true to the original PAF blueprint. The coils are meticulously balanced for creamy highs and well-defined lows, while the wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring a quiet and professional performance on stage or in the studio.

Balanced Coils with Humbucker Punch

These pickups are engineered with matched coils for excellent hum cancelation and tonal balance. Expect articulate single-note runs, clear chord work, and a dynamic feel across all positions. From smoky jazz cleans to bluesy break-up and crunchy classic rock gain, the 57 Classic humbucker delivers era-authentic tone with reliability you can count on.

Versatile Across All Positions

Equally at home in the neck, middle, or bridge position, the 57 Classic is a flexible performer. Whether you're outfitting a full dual-humbucker setup or looking to add a vintage voice to a hybrid configuration, this pickup delivers consistent warmth and bite wherever it's installed.

Specifications:

• Position: Any

• Magnet: Alnico 2

• Wiring: 2-Conductor braided

• Cover: None

• Bobbins: Double Classic White

• Wax Potted: Yes

• Average DC Resistance: 8K

• Mounting: Humbucker-compatible

• Tone Profile: Rich, warm, vintage-style humbucker response

This humbucker pickup ships fully insured with signature required.