Closest match
no spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
low confidence
Gibson
Gibson Burstbucker Pro
Medium output, clear and balanced.
Hotter than 55% of the 230 neck humbuckers we have · estimated from resistance
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
“I don't hear the tendency for harsh treble like I got from the stock Burstbucker pro #1 and #2.”
Specs
- DC resistance
- 8.3k
- Inductance
- not measured
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
vintage output
From Gibson's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
Fits the neck of a Les Paul, SG, PRS Custom 24 or Superstrat (HH).
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No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
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No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidence
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“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.”
“But to me, the Burstbucker Pro was brighter and had the typical Gibson raspy voicing to the high-end.”
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