Gibson 57 Classic Underwound pickup
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Gibson 57 Classic Underwound

Very low output, warm and smooth.

Hotter than 8% of the 466 humbuckers we have · estimated from resistance

  • Alnico 2 magnet: the softest pull: warm, round and forgiving

Specs

DC resistance
7.2k
Inductance
not measured
Magnet
Alnico 2
Coil
Hum-cancelling

vintage outputsoft & warm

From Gibson's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules. No videos, reviews or player posts about the Gibson 57 Classic Underwound collected yet.

Fits the neck or bridge of a Les Paul, SG, PRS Custom 24, Superstrat (HH) or HSS Strat.

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