Gibson 57 Classic Plus vs 498T Pickups ( Les Paul & SG ) Metal Demo
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Gibson 57 Classic Plus vs Suhr Thornbucker II

Gibson 57 Classic Plus
bridge humbucker
83 match
low confidence
Suhr Thornbucker II
bridge humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | Gibson 57 Classic Plus | Suhr Thornbucker II |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 9k | 9.1k |
| Inductance | not measured | not measured |
| Magnet | Alnico 2 | Alnico 2 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, soft & warm | moderate 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
98
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
Gibson 57 Classic Plus
Suhr Thornbucker II
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What players and reviewers say
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