Full-throttle Humbucking Power
Gibson’s PAF and ’60s-style humbuckers may rule the roost when it comes to mellow old-school tones, but what if you’re looking for something a bit meaner? The Gibson Accessories Hot Alnico 498 series of pickups provides an aggressive and more powerful spin on the classic 490 series and is designed to excel with screaming rock leads and crunchy high-gain rhythms. That being said, the sheer power of the 498’s Alnico V and matched-wind construction means it’s no slouch when it comes to cleans — this pickup’s natural clarity produces beautifully lush and defined sounds when it comes time to turn the gain down. Finally, the 498 boasts a fully shielded and wax-potted construction, which Sweetwater guitarists find essential for fighting off pickup squeal and feedback at high volumes.
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Gibson Accessories 498T Hot Alnico Bridge Humbucking Pickup Features:
- A hotter, more powerful take on Gibson’s classic 490 series of humbuckers
- Alnico V magnets and matched coil windings that produce an upper midrange bite with incredible sustain and punch
- 4-conductor wiring for parallel, series, or split-coil wiring schemes
- Fully shielded and wax-potted construction that reduces squeal at higher volumes
- Pole piece spacing fine-tuned for placement in the treble position
- An excellent choice for rock guitarists of all stripes
