Gibson Accessories Custombucker Matched Set Double Black True Historic Nickel Covers

A Custom Shop Humbucker in the Tradition of the 1950s

Developed by the Gibson Custom Shop, the Custombuckers are directly inspired by the "Patent Applied For" humbuckers that shaped the sound of vintage Gibsons. The design incorporates typical choices of the era, with 42 AWG wire, two coils with slightly different windings, and Alnico 3 magnets, to recapture that subtle compression, natural softness, and musicality that make the "PAF" legend.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This set is aimed at guitarists seeking a high-end pickup with a vintage character, equally comfortable in blues, classic rock, and jazz as in the studio. On a Les Paul, SG, or semi-hollow, it highlights expressive and detailed clean tones while offering singing crunch and overdrive, highly responsive to volume control and right-hand attack.

Touch, Dynamics, and Harmony at the Forefront

Alnico 3, known for its softer pull, promotes a smoother response and a more "woody" grain, while the unbalanced windings add depth and complexity. The unwaxed choice preserves a sense of openness and a harmonic richness very typical of vintage pickups, perfect for bringing out vibrato and phrasing nuances. The 2-conductor wiring ensures a classic and reliable installation, and the matched set guarantees level consistency between neck and bridge positions for natural transitions between rhythm and lead playing.

Technical specifications

Position	Any position (set of two pickups)	Covers	True Historic Nickel
Magnets	Alnico 3	Average DC resistance	8,000 ?
Electronics	2-conductor	Details	A pickup set accurately reproducing the warm and smooth sound of vintage "Patent Applied For" models, with unbalanced windings.