Detail 01
Four-conductor wiring
It can be connected to a push/pull knob for coil splitting.
Product detailSKU #1500000384549
Gibson490R Modern Classic Rhythm Humbucker Pickup Double Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for the rhythm position, Gibson’s 490R Modern Classic humbucker combines original P.A.F.-style characteristics with a small upper-midrange lift. Its four-conductor wiring gives a guitar with a push/pull knob access to coil splitting, adding a second wiring option to the setup. Wax potting removes air space within the pickup to help minimize microphonic feedback when the volume is pushed high. The double-black finish keeps the look straightforward.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rhythm-position guitar installations that need a humbucker with push/pull coil-splitting capability.
- Higher-volume guitar setups where minimizing microphonic feedback is an important consideration.
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.
Detail 02
Wax potted
The potting minimizes microphonic feedback by eliminating air space.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coil splitting depends on connecting the pickup to a push/pull knob.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the 490R be coil split?
Yes. Its four-conductor wiring can connect to a push/pull knob for coil splitting.
02What does the R designation mean?
R denotes the rhythm version of the 490 pickup.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
