Gibson Accessories 50's Burstbucker Double Black, Nickel Cover
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The essentials to know about the Gibson 50s Burstbucker pickup
The essentials to know about the Gibson 50s Burstbucker pickup
- 1950s PAF character: asymmetrical coils that recreate the nuances of Gibson’s earliest humbuckers.
- Alnico 2 magnet: a warm, full and airy tone, with slightly emphasized highs when the sound starts to saturate.
- Enamel-coated wire and wax potting: vintage-inspired construction that helps limit microphonic feedback.
- Suitable for neck or bridge position: vintage two-conductor wiring with braided shielding and a nickel cover.
Manufacturer Information
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The Legacy of Kalamazoo’s First Humbuckers
At the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the machines used to wind the first Patent Applied For pickups lacked precision. These variations resulted in pickups with varying output levels and tonal colors. The Gibson 50s Burstbucker embraces this approach with deliberately asymmetrical coils, recreating the subtle variations that define the character of the original PAF humbuckers.
A Humbucker for Vintage Tone Enthusiasts
This guitar pickup is aimed at musicians looking for a full sound without sacrificing an open feel. Its smooth, airy voice retains a presence in the high end, particularly noticeable when overdriven. It can be installed in either the neck or bridge position and pairs with the 50s Burstbucker Underwound to create a vintage-sounding set.
Traditional Construction, Designed to Perform Under Gain
The 50s Burstbucker combines an Alnico 2 magnet with single-coat "plain enamel" winding wire. The imbalance between the coils contributes to its sonic personality, while the wax potting is designed to eliminate microphonic feedback. Beneath its nickel cover, it features two Black coils and two-conductor braided wiring, faithful to its traditional inspiration.
Technical specifications
| Category | electric microphone | Winding | double |
| Instrument | guitar | Position | handle, bridge |
| Magnet | alnico II | Color | Grey |
| Brand | Gibson | Wiring | two-conductor with vintage-style braided shielding |
| Model | 50s Burstbucker | Cover | nickel finishing |
| Type | humbucker pickup | Coil color | double Black |
| Inspiration | replica of historic Patent Applied For pickups | Treatment | wax potting |
| Winding wire | single-coat "plain enamel" type | Average DC resistance | 8.3 kilo-ohms |
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