Since their introduction in the 1950s, Gibson's famous "Patent
Applied For" humbucker™ pickups have been considered the ultimate pickup
because of their smooth, velvety tone. The '57 Classic Plus uses
slightly overwound coils, exactly like the original Patent Applied For
humbuckers of the late 1950s that accidentally received a few additional
turns of wire. The balanced coils of the ’57 Classic Plus give them a
warm, creamy tone. They are the perfect bridge-position companion to
the '57 Classic, delivering just a little more of "the sweet stuff"
without sacrificing any of the rich vintage tone.
Each '57
Classic Plus humbucker™ features the same enamel-like coated wiring,
Alnico 2 magnet, and maple spacers as in the original models, achieving
a creamy, smooth output that sounds rich and full whether they're
being played clean or overdriven. The '57 Classic Plus pickups are so
authentic that they even carry the original Patent Applied For decal on
the baseplate. All of them come with braided, two-conductor wiring and
are fully wax potted to eliminate any chance of microphonic feedback.
- Position: Bridge
- Magnet: Alnico 2
- Wiring: 2-Conductor
- Cover: Nickel
- Double Black Bobbins
- Wax Potted
- Average DC Resistance: 9K
- Details: Like the '57 Classic but slightly overwound for increased output.
