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Humbucker
Two coils wired to cancel hum, so it stays quiet under high gain and fluorescent lighting.
Product detailSKU #1273887992535
EVHFrankenstein Humbucker
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement humbucker built to EVH's own spec. For players chasing the brown sound in a bridge position, not a general-purpose upgrade.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bridge-position swap in a superstrat or single-humbucker build
- Players who want a specific EVH-voiced tone, not neutral clarity
- Rebuilding a hardtail or Floyd-equipped guitar around one hot pickup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting clean, transparent, low-output pickup response
- Anyone unwilling to solder or pay a tech
- Neck-position or dual-pickup balanced sets
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Single pickup, not a set
You are buying one position. Pairing it with a different neck pickup means mismatched output and voicing.
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Artist-spec voicing
Tuned toward one player's sound rather than neutral. It colors the guitar rather than staying out of the way.
Detail 04
Around $180
Sits above stock factory pickups and in line with other name-brand aftermarket humbuckers.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires soldering to your pot and switch; budget a tech fee if you don't
- 02Check your route: humbucker-sized cavity needed, no direct single-coil drop-in
- 03No pots, switch, or wiring harness included beyond the pickup itself
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my guitar?
It needs a standard humbucker route. A guitar with single-coil or P-90 cavities requires routing or a mounting ring adapter.
02Bridge or neck?
This is a bridge pickup. Neck position would be muddy with this kind of output.
03Can I install it myself?
If you can solder four connections cleanly, yes. Otherwise a tech will do it in under an hour.
04Does it come with mounting hardware?
Plan on reusing your existing ring and screws, or buying them separately.
