Compare
Gibson 490T "Modern Classic" vs Gibson Burstbucker Type 2
Gibson 490T "Modern Classic"
bridge humbucker
83 match
low confidence
Gibson Burstbucker Type 2
humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | Gibson 490T "Modern Classic" | Gibson Burstbucker Type 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.2k | 8.4k |
| Inductance | not measured | not measured |
| Magnet | Alnico 2 | Alnico 2 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Slotdiffers | bridge humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, soft & warm | vintage output, soft & warm |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
97
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Alnico 2
Coil
100
same coil type
Not compared: brightness, mids, bass (a spec is missing for at least one of them).
Videos
No videos for either pickup collected yet.
What players and reviewers say
On the Gibson 490T "Modern Classic"
“The 490r/490t set is closest to the A2P.”
Comparing with Gibson 490R "Modern Classic", Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro (APH-1), Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro (APH-1), Seymour Duncan 59 Model (SH-1)