Are Gibson 57 classic pickups good?

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this pickup. Really hot bridge pickup, you will want to back off the tone control a little. It was easy to install and sounds amazing coupled with the classic 57 in the neck position. Blasting Black Keys-esque tone right out of the box played through my MA50h and custom built cab.

Are 57 classics PAF?

Introduced in 1990, the’57 Classic provides warm, full tone with a balanced response, packing that classic Gibson PAF humbucker crunch.

What size are Gibson humbuckers?

This Gibson spaced humbucker cover is 2.75″ in length. Take a look at these two photos. You’ll see that the outer dimension of the two humbuckers is exactly the same, even though they each have a different pole spacing. This Fender spaced humbucker cover is 2.75″ in length.

What are PAF style pickups?

These pickups are, of course, the hallowed “Patent Applied For” (PAF) humbuckers, which not only formed the template for the majority of full-sized humbucking pickups made over the past five and a half decades, but are also still regarded by aficionados as being the most sonically exalted pickups ever known to man.

Are Les Paul pickups humbuckers?

Humbucker pickups are still the best pickups for Les Pauls, in most cases. For that reason alone, the SH-55 humbuckers are the best option for those who want to experience the full resonance of the mahogany-body Les Paul. The original Les Paul models had P90 pickups, which were Gibson’s version of single-coil pickups.

When did the Gibson 57 Classic pickup come out?

Introduced in 1990, the’57 Classic provides warm, full tone with a balanced response, packing that classic Gibson PAF humbucker crunch. They are made to the exact same specs as the original PAFs, including Alnico II magnets, nickel-plated pole pieces, nickel slugs, maple spacers, and vintage-style, two-conductor braided wiring.

How many ohms does a Gibson 57 Classic have?

57 Classic – Wound by PS – 860-31426-L – 6/29/2013 The Classic measures 8.17K ohms – The Gibson product page says these are 7.5 K-ohms. The Classic + measures 8.05K ohms – The Gibson product page says these are 8.3 K-ohms. What do you suppose I have here? I would expect the + to have a higher resistance.

What was the purpose of the Gibson humbucker?

For the first few years of their production, Gibson’s famous “Patent Applied For” humbuckers were wound using imprecise machines, resulting in pickups with slightly different output and tone. They were – and remain today – as very desirable to players who want to mix and match and explore a complete spectrum of tonal possibilities.