Gibson Custombucker Pickup Set - Nickel Covers
Gibson Custombucker Pickup Set - Nickel Covers
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SKU:78178
Gibson Custombucker Matched Set – Double Black, True Historic Nickel Covers
Gibson Custombucker: Legendary PAF Tone, Meticulously Recreated
The Gibson Custombucker is the gold standard for vintage-inspired tone, faithfully replicating the legendary Patent Applied For (PAF) humbuckers that shaped the sound of the 1950s and beyond. These pickups come standard on Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue guitars and have become highly sought after by players worldwide for their warm, articulate response and authentic vintage character.
Vintage Magic in Every Note
Through years of research and testing, Gibson engineers perfected a formula and process that captures the sonic magic of the original PAF humbuckers. The Custombucker features:
- Alnico 3 magnets for a warm, sweet tone with incredible dynamic response
- Unbalanced coils, just like the originals, delivering a rich, nuanced sound
- Unpotted design for maximum clarity, touch sensitivity, and vintage-style harmonic bloom
- 42 AWG wire, true to the original specs of the most revered PAFs
Historically Accurate Construction
This matched set of Custombuckers comes with double black bobbins and True Historic Nickel covers, making them an authentic recreation of the vintage originals. Whether installed in a vintage-spec Les Paul, an SG, or a custom-built guitar, these pickups offer the ultimate PAF experience for players who demand the absolute best in tone.
Specifications:
- Position: Any (Set of Two)
- Magnets: Alnico 3
- Wiring: 2-Conductor
- Covers: True Historic Nickel
- Unpotted: Yes
- Bobbin Color: Double Black
- Average DC Resistance: 8K
If you're looking for a historically accurate pickup set with sweet, warm tones and legendary PAF response, the Gibson Custombucker is the perfect choice.
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