This pickup set combines the 496R and the 500T. Introduced in the
early 1970s, Gibson's 496R pickup filled the need for a more powerful
humbucker and helped energize the emergence of hard rock and heavy
metal. With its powerful ceramic magnet, the 496R delivers incredible
sustain and cutting power, adding more highs and increased definition
without producing any muddiness at all. When used in conjunction with a
ceramic bridge pickup such as the 500T, the 496R loses none of its
incredible definition. The 496R features neck–spaced pole pieces and
shielded four-conductor wiring for series, parallel, or split-coil
operation. It is also fully wax-potted to eliminate any chance of
microphonic feedback.
If it's no-holds-barred, in-your-face hard
rock licks you want, look no further than the 500T. The Gibson 500T
Super Ceramic Humbucker's powerful three ceramic magnet structure
enables this monster humbucker™ to cover lots of territory. This Gibson
ceramic pickup can scream or growl - never losing its rich combination
of enhanced lows and crystal clear highs. Like the 496R, the 500T
features shielded four-conductor wiring for series, parallel, or
split-coil operation. It is also fully wax-potted to eliminate any
chance of microphonic feedback.
- Position: Rhythm/Treble (Set of Two)
- Magnets: Ceramic
- Wiring: 4-Conductor
- Covers: None
- Double Black Bobbins
- Wax Potted
- Average DC Resistance: Rhythm: 8.4K / Treble: 15.2K
- Details: Aggressively hot neck position pickup paired with an extremely hot bridge pickup with increased sustain and definition.
