Gibson P-498T GC

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Gibson counts the P 498 pickups to the modern classics, which is also a good sound description for these parts known from many current Gibson guitars. The starting point was the legendary PAF (now available as Classic 57); thanks to the alnico magnets, the P498 also provides a warm singing sound, which due to its higher output and an emphasis on the treble and midrange, is very assertive.

Humbucker with vintage alnico magnets
Hotter version of a vintage pickup for warmer lead sound
4-Wire
Gold cover

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Available since May 2002

Item number 152620

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Active No

Wiring 4-Conductor

Output High

Cap Yes

Colour Gold

Position Bridge

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Get a Gibson Les Paul Custom sound

Bernard Shakey 06.12.2017

I bought both this pickup and the 490R for bridge and neck positions respectively. They are the pickups currently used in Gibson's Les Paul Customs so seemed a logical choice in deciding to upgrade my Epiphone Les Paul Custom.
I also like that they offer a PAF-like sound but with more warmth due to the extra midrange. Additionally they can be adapted for coil tapping unlike the 57 classics
The pickups come in a very tasteful perspex box and a diagram with wiring instructions is included

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Great sound

Plamen Popov 16.09.2018

I bought this pickup together with 490R to upgrade my Epi Sheraton II.Finaly I found the sound that I looking for.Sparking and balanced rich tone.No irritating frequency peaks. I can play hours and hours and not getting tired.Realy great sound.Coil taping also gives wonderful sound to.I?m very satisfied.

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Sound of the Suburbs 01.06.2018

These Gibson pick ups sound amazing in my Les Paul. These are the best pick ups money can buy. Only a Gibson pick ups sounds like a Gibson. Everything else is just a copy. This is the real deal.

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Gibson p/ups - nuff said

David2344 19.01.2021

They do what it says on the plastic case they come in - great pickups no question about the quality

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