Humbucker Shootout: Gibson Classic 57s Vs. Burstbucker Pro
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Gibson Burstbucker Pro vs Wolfetone Grey Wolf Alnico 5
Gibson Burstbucker Pro
bridge humbucker
83 match
low confidence
Wolfetone Grey Wolf Alnico 5
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 | Wolfetone Grey Wolf Alnico 5 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.3k | 8.5k |
| Inductance | not measured | not measured |
| 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
97
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
burstbucker Pro pickups by Gibson
Wolfetone Grey Wolf Alnico 5
No videos of its own collected yet.
What players and reviewers say
On the Gibson Burstbucker Pro
“I don't hear the tendency for harsh treble like I got from the stock Burstbucker pro #1 and #2.”
“However, the Burstbucker Pro in the bridge, sounds a little thin, and sometime bright, but in a piercing way.”