An Alnico V Twist on a Humbucker Classic
Ask any Gibson historian and they’ll tell you that no two PAFs sound exactly the same — a by-product of the less-than-exact science of hand-winding a pickup bobbin back in the ’50s. Gibson Accessories’ Burstbucker series is inspired by the uniquely mis-matched nature of these early humbuckers, tuned so that each of the two coils is wound to a slightly different turn to give your tone character an old-school bite. However, Burstbucker Pro pickups shake up the formula with an Alnico V twist for enhanced highs and a slightly more powerful feel. Plus, they’re fully wax potted to cut down on squeal and feedback at high volumes. While we have plenty of PAF purists at Sweetwater, we strongly recommend Burstbucker Pro pickups for guitarists looking to shake up their tone with a modern spin on an all-time humbucker classic!
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Gibson Accessories Burstbucker Pro Humbucker Neck Pickup Features:
- A modern twist on original Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
- Mismatched coil turns on each bobbin adds a pleasing bite to your tone
- Vintage-style construction is given a modern twist with bright and powerful Alnico V pickups
- Crisp and clear clean tone, with a rich saturation when pushed into overdrive
