The regular Gibson Custombucker is standard equipment on the Gibson
Custom Shop’s Historic Reissue guitars and beloved by players worldwide
for its legendary Patent Applied For tone. Years of research and
testing by Gibson engineers resulted in a formula and process that
replicates the sonic magic of the original Patent Applied For humbucker™
pickups from the 50s. Each Custombucker uses Alnico 3 magnets for a
warm, sweet tone that accurately delivers the sonic characteristics of
those highly cherished early humbuckers. Like the original Patent
Applied For humbuckers, the Custombucker uses 42 AWG wire and unbalanced
coils that are left unpotted for a historically accurate pickup that
will please even the most discriminating player. The Custombucker
Underwound retains all of these features of the regular Custombucker,
but it has fewer windings on the bobbins, which results in more clearly
defined overtones and harmonics. It has a brighter tone in the rhythm
position, making it perfect for pairing with a standard Custombucker in
the treble position.
- Position: Any
- Magnet: Alnico 3
- Wiring: 2-Conductor
- Cover: Uncovered
- Double Black Bobbins
- Unpotted
- Average DC Resistance: 7.2k
- Details: Historically accurate Patent Applied For replica with unbalanced coils and a sweet, warm tone.