Humbucker Shootout: Gibson Classic 57s Vs. Burstbucker Pro
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Gibson Burstbucker Pro vs Lollar Imperial
Gibson Burstbucker Pro
bridge humbucker
83 match
low confidence
Lollar Imperial
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 Burstbucker Pro | Lollar Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.3k | 8.4k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 4.80 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output | vintage output |
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 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Not compared: brightness, mids, bass (a spec is missing for at least one of them).
Videos
Gibson Burstbucker Pro
Lollar Imperial
Paul Rose - Lollar Pickups, Imperial Humbuckers (medium wound)
Humbucker Shootout: Lollar Pickups - Imperial vs. Imperial Low Wind
What players and reviewers say
No forum posts or review excerpts for either pickup collected yet.