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Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker Neck Pickup  

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Patent-Applied-For sound and wax potted to fight pickup squeal.

The Gibson '57 Classic Humbucking pickup for the neck position is a reproduction of the original Gibson Humbucker from the late 1950’s. In those days, Gibson did not build separate pickups in those days for Neck and Bridge, they used the same pickup for both. To best replicate the “Gibson PAF”, guitarists should put a '57 Classic in the Neck and Bridge positions. It is actually for both. For more modern sounds, the '57 Classic in the neck can be paired with the '57 Classic Plus in the bridge. The guitar pickup features Gibson's special Alnico II magnet, wax potted to fight high-volume feedback squeal; vintage enamel-coated wire; nickel-plated pole pieces; nickel slugs; maple spacers; and vintage-style, 2-conductor, braided wiring.

Features

  • Special Alnico II magnet
  • Vintage enamel-coated wire
  • Nickel-plated pole pieces
  • Nickel slugs
  • Maple spacers
  • Vintage-style, two-conductor braided wiring

Get back to that vintage sound, JoJo. Order this Gibson humbucker today.

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I really like these pickups

| Review By: Smilin' Melvin | 4 months, 1 week ago

0 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Faithful to the original humbucker sound.

Quality:

Top of the heap.

Value:

A little pricey.

Overall:

Good sounding pickups.

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Hobbyist
Style of music you play:
Rock
Where you live:
Tucson

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Great Improvement!

| Review By: Mr. Jones-zSdKm | 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Had these installed in my Epiphone Dot.     Big improvement from the stock pickups.     Sounds great clean. Also sounds great distorted.    

I got the nickel model.     Really great clean. I haven't tried them distorted yet.

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Yes
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No
Musical Experience:
7 years
Style of music you play:
blues
Where you live:
Georgia

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One of the best!!

| Review By: Wylas Guitarist | 1 year, 2 months ago

2 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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I have one of these in the neck of my les paul. And I installed a set in a customer's Epiphone Sheraton II.  This is one of the best pickups on the market. It is super clear and clean, but very warm without being muddy.  That being said. I feel that they are WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY over priced.  There are other pickups out there that are very similar in tone, and cost about a quarter of the price.  So if you want "that" tone, get these. If you want similar tone for less, get DiMarzio PAF Pro.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
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No
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Guitar Tech, Active Player
Style of music you play:
Rock, Alternative
Where you live:
Michigan

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excellent pickups

| Review By: bogeyrpro | 1 year, 4 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I upgraded the pickups in an epiphone sheraton/335 and these really make a difference. Bought the pickups from MF, and the local tech that did the install also upgraded the pots, caps, and wiring. couldn't afford the real gibson 335, but these upgrades get it real close.  
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No
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Yes
Musical Experience:
recovering active musician
Style of music you play:
rock, blues, jazz
Where you live:
atlanta ga

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Like butter to my ears!

| Review By: SharkAtl | 1 year, 7 months ago

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I dropped a pair of these humbucker pups into my PRS Se Singlecut to try to ge a little more of a clean tone to the guitar.  Loved the sound of the original pups, but just wanted less of the crunch and more of the soul.  These things sound fantastic!!  Very smooth and clean tone to them.  I decided to use the Classif 57 in both the bridge and neck pups, as I did not have a real need for the crunch of the 57 Classic Plus.  I am very happy I decided to make this switch!  This was the exact sound I was looking for.  In fact, it has caused me to hold off upgrading my SE Singlecut to a PRS DGT model for a little while. 
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbyist
Style of music you play:
Classic rock, rock
Where you live:
Atlanta, GA

Did you find this review helpful? yes no863685

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