Gibson 498T Hot Alnico Pickup Double Black
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Gibson 498T Hot Alnico Pickup Double Black
The “Modern Classic” Series from Gibson features tonal characteristics that are similar to the company’s popular ’57 Classic, but with a slight increase in the upper midrange. It’s 100% pure humbucker, but with a modern edge that delivers a more contemporary tonal range that’s perfect for almost any style of music. Start with a basic Gibson humbucker, drop a a little hotter Alnico V magnet into a specially wound coil combination and you have the 498T “Hot Alnico” pickup. With a frequency response that favors the upper midrange and high end, coupled with a high out, this is the perfect rock guitar pickup. This one has double black coils and no cover.