Gibson USA Tony Iommi Sign. Humbucker (Chrome Cover 4C Potted 16k Ceramic Alnico 2)
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A piece from the "Artist Collection," made at the heart of the Gibson Pickup Shop
Since 1935, the Gibson Pickup Shop has been a benchmark for electric guitar pickups, from classics like the P-90 to the humbucker perfected in 1955 by Gibson engineer Seth Lover. This Tony Iommi Signature continues that tradition while belonging to the Artist Collection : a range developed in collaboration with major artists who have shaped the sound of modern music. Like other Pickup Shop models, it is made in Nashville, Tennessee with selected materials and proven methods.
For which guitarists and styles?
This signature humbucker is aimed at musicians seeking a massive and immediate sound: muscular rock, hard rock, doom, metal, and any setup where generous sustain and a sharp attack are desired. Thanks to the 4C wiring, it also suits guitarists who like to customize their instrument (split for brightening a verse, parallel for airier rhythms, etc.) without sacrificing the character of a high-output pickup.
Power, control, and wiring versatility
With its rated resistance of 16k, this pickup is designed to deliver: more gain, more natural compression, and a pronounced presence to stand out in the mix. The potted treatment ensures reliability on stage and in the studio, especially with saturated settings and high volumes. The chrome cover provides a sleek, premium finish, ideal for a guitar with a classic or modern look. Finally, the combination of Ceramic and Alnico 2 magnets aims for a balance between precision, bite, and musicality, preserving grain and dynamics while maintaining excellent performance at high gain settings.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | double |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | bridge |
| Instrument | jazz | Color | Grey |
| Magnet | Alnico | ||
| Type | electric guitar humbucker pickup | Treatment | Potted |
| Model | Gibson USA Tony Iommi Sign. Humbucker | Resistance | 16k |
| Series | Artist Collection | Magnets | Ceramic, Alnico 2 |
| Cover | Chrome Cover | Manufacturing | Nashville, Tennessee (USA) |
| Wiring | 4C (4 conductors) | Workshop | Gibson Pickup Shop |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Gibson Tony Iommi Signature pickup suitable for metal and doom?
With a rated resistance of 16 k, this bridge humbucker is designed for high-gain styles like hard rock, doom, and metal. It delivers a sharp attack and generous sustain.
What does the 4-conductor wiring of this humbucker allow?
The 4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting or parallel wiring configurations. This makes it possible to brighten certain tones while retaining the character of a high-output pickup.
Is the Tony Iommi pickup suitable for high volume levels?
The potted treatment reduces the risk of unwanted noise or microphonic behavior when used at high gain and volume.
What type of magnet is used in this Gibson pickup?
The stated combination of Ceramic and Alnico 2 magnets seeks to balance bite, clarity, and musicality. This setup aims to preserve tone and dynamics even under high gain settings.
What is the finish and origin of this bridge humbucker?
A chrome cover houses this dual-coil pickup intended for the bridge position. It is manufactured in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Gibson Pickup Shop. It belongs to the Artist Collection series.
