Gibson Accessories 57 Classic Underwound Gold Cover

A vintage-voiced humbucker designed for greater clarity

The 57 Classic Underwound is aimed at guitarists looking for the warm, singing character of a traditional humbucker, with an extra touch of transparency. Its underwound design promotes a more open response, ideal for letting your playing breathe, separating chords more clearly and retaining excellent definition in the midrange.

This type of pickup is particularly well suited to players who want an expressive, organic sound that responds sensitively to variations in touch, without becoming overly aggressive in character. It retains a genuine sonic personality, both with clean tones and a light crunch.

A smart choice for players who value dynamics and touch

With a resistance of 7.2 k, this pickup delivers a moderate output level, highly appreciated in styles where expressiveness takes priority over raw power. Blues, vintage rock, pop, soul or jazz-rock: it highlights delicate attacks, dynamic contrasts and the nuances of your phrasing.

Its 2-conductor wiring makes it a simple and effective solution for traditional configurations. If you are looking for a humbucker pickup that remains singing, precise and warm, this model is an excellent option for refining your instrument’s character without altering it.

Carefully designed for outstanding tone

The combination of an Alnico 2 magnet and an underwound coil gives the 57 Classic Underwound a balanced sonic signature, with smooth lows, expressive mids and highs that never sound harsh. The potted construction enhances the pickup’s stability and limits unwanted behavior at higher volumes.

Finally, its gold cover adds a refined visual touch, ideal for guitarists who place as much importance on their instrument’s style as on its sonic response.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	double
Category	electric microphone	Position	handle
Instrument	jazz	Color	Gold
Magnet	alnico II

Type	humbucker	Construction	potted
Version	underwound	Resistance	7.2 k
Wiring	2-conductor