Gibson 57 Classic Vintage GC

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Original Gibson Humbucker

The first humbucker was the PAF by Seth Lover (the PAF gets its name from the "patent applied for" sticker which was stuck on its underside), and this was subsequently found on the legendary Gibson guitars, including Les Paul, SG, ES series, but also in the exotics like Flying V or Explorer. For many guitarists it is still the best: not a screamer - it is much too classy for that - â€‹â€‹but it can sing like no other pickup. Nowadays even the tough guys prefer to use the PAF in the neck position, because it harmonises so well with a slightly more violent-sounding pickup on the bridge.

'57 Classic
The ultimate reissue of the "Patent Applied For" pickup
Characteristics: From a clear bluesy sound to a fat, sustain-rich lead sound
Colour: Gold

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Available since October 2001

Item number 150688

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Active No

Wiring 2-Conductor

Output Low

Cap Yes

Colour Gold

Position Bridge, Neck

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Gibson 57 Classic - Great Jazz Pickup

David C. 968 14.05.2013

I swapped out the stock neck pup on my Ibanez AF95 for the Gibson 57 Classic . This puts the icing on the cake for an already well made guitar. It now sounds like a Gibson jazz guitar for a fraction of the price.

Although expensive, you get what you pay for and Thomann's price was more competitive than other dealers.

Great pickup, well worth the upgrade.

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Anonymous 13.02.2017

Great pick ups for that vintage tone. Sound great in an Epiphone Sheraton-II PRO through an AC15. Very versatile too

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Geppetto$ 13.03.2020

I've swapped my humbuckers on my epiphone 339 for those 57 classic, obviously with a few good set up in terms of hardware it sounds maybe even better than a Gibson guitar!

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Exceeded the expectations

Delsine 19.06.2021

What is there to say? It's a proper Gibson Humbucker with the braided wire to it's easy to solder and install. Sounds exactly as hoped. Even after 10 years of use, they sound and respond like new.

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