Gibson Accessories Custombucker Underwound Nickel Cover
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- This item is covered for 3 years
What you need to know
What you need to know
- Underwound coil for superior clarity, more dynamics, and an authentic vintage tone.
- Alnico 3 magnet: smooth attack, singing mids, and silky highs, ideal for blues, classic rock, and jazz.
- Unaged nickel cover: timeless look and light shielding against interference.
- 2-conductor vintage-style wiring; approximately 7.2k resistance for a moderate PAF-style output.
Manufacturer Information
Gibson Accessories
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Background and Positioning
Designed in the spirit of 1950s humbuckers, this Custombucker underwound emphasizes transparency and touch response. It stands as a premium option for enthusiasts of traditional tones seeking an expressive and airy humbucker.
Who This Pickup Is For
Perfect for guitarists looking for a nuanced vintage sound that responds to playing dynamics and tone controls. Excellent in the neck position to preserve bass definition while remaining musical in the bridge position for an open, articulate crunch.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | double |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | handle, bridge |
| Magnet | Alnico | Color | Black |
Questions frequently asked
Can this pickup be installed in the neck or bridge position?
Designed for both neck and bridge positions, this humbucker can be chosen depending on the desired tone. In the neck position, its underwound design aims to preserve the definition of the low end. In the bridge position, it delivers an open and articulate crunch.
What tone does a Custombucker underwound provide?
The underwound winding focuses on transparency and touch sensitivity. It is inspired by 1950s humbuckers and favors a nuanced vintage sound that is responsive to tone knob adjustments.
What magnet is used?
The Alnico magnet contributes to the traditional character sought in this dual-coil pickup.
Is the Gibson Accessories Custombucker Underwound passive?
Its electronics are passive. No active system is indicated in the provided specifications. The pickup is listed in the category of electric guitar pickups.
Is this pickup delivered with a nickel cover?
Regarding the finish, the title mentions a nickel cover. However, the technical sheet indicates the color black.



