The Gibson Patent Applied For humbucker™ pickups from the 1950s are
considered by many musicians to be the “holy grail” of vintage electric
guitar pickups. Among them, the unique set that was installed in the
legendary “Greeny” Les Paul™ are some of the most famous. The new
Greenybucker set is instantly recognizable from a sonic perspective;
their distinctive sound is partially from the out-of-phase middle switch
position due to the neck pickup’s reverse magnetic polarity. The
Greenybucker pickup set was developed with input from Greeny’s current
owner, Kirk Hammett, and with specifications taken from the actual
Patent Applied For humbucker pickups on that world-renowned guitar,
including asymmetrical coil windings and unpolished Alnico 2 magnets.
Rhythm Pickup is reverse polarity.
- Position: Rhythm/Treble (Set of Two)
- Magnets: Alnico 2
- Wiring: 2-Conductor
- Covers: Nickel
- Unpotted
- Double Black Bobbins
- Average DC Resistance: Rhythm: 8.3k, Treble: 8.7k
- Details:
As featured on the Gibson USA Kirk Hammett “Greeny” Les Paul.
Developed with Kirk Hammett’s guidance and with specs taken from the
actual Patent Applied For pickups on the Greeny Les Paul. The rhythm
pickup features reverse magnetic polarity for the signature Greeny
sound.
