The Gibson Custombucker pickup is an integral component of Gibson Custom Shop’s Historic Reissue guitars, painstakingly designed to faithfully recapture the legendary tones of 1950s Gibson instruments.
These pickups incorporate Alnico 3 magnets, bestowing a warm and vintage tonal character reminiscent of the original P.A.F. pickups. Adhering closely to historical authenticity, they feature unbalanced coils meticulously wound with 42 AWG wire, preserving the essence of classic P.A.F. construction. In a nod to tradition, they remain unpotted, echoing the craftsmanship of the original P.A.F.s.
The Custombucker Underwound iteration introduces a distinctive twist. It features fewer windings on the bobbins, resulting in heightened clarity of overtones and harmonics. While versatile enough for any position on the guitar, its brilliance truly shines when placed in the neck/rhythm position. Pairing it with a standard Custombucker in the bridge/treble position creates a harmonious blend that offers vintage nostalgia with contemporary build quality.
- Position: Any
- Magnet: Alnico 3
- Wiring: 2-conductor
- Double Black Bobbins
- Unpotted
- Average DC Resistance: 7.2k
- Underwound for clearer overtones with unbalanced coils
- Historically Accurate Patent Applied For Replica