Detail 01
Calibrated for the 490R
Designed as the treble counterpart to the 490R rhythm pickup.
Product detailSKU #1500000384548
Gibson490T Modern Classic Treble Humbucker Pickup Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The chrome 490T Modern Classic is a bridge-position humbucker calibrated to pair with the 490R. It keeps the traditional character attributed to Gibson’s original Patent Applied For pickups while adding practical wiring flexibility: its four-conductor lead can connect to a push/pull control for coil splitting. Its wax-potted construction is intended to minimize microphonic feedback at high volume, and the pole pieces are spaced for the bridge’s wider string layout.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bridge-position replacement work paired with a 490R rhythm pickup.
- Guitars using a push/pull control for coil-split switching.
- Higher-volume setups where minimizing microphonic feedback matters.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Neck-position installations, because the pole pieces are positioned for bridge-string spacing.
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
Four-conductor wiring
Can be connected to a push/pull knob for coil splitting.
Detail 03
Wax potting
Minimizes microphonic feedback.
Detail 04
Bridge-spaced pole pieces
Accommodates the string spacing at the bridge.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A push/pull knob is required if you want to use its coil-splitting capability.
- 02Confirm that the pickup is being installed in a bridge/treble position.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the 490T support coil splitting?
Yes. Its four-conductor wiring can connect to a push/pull knob for coil splitting.
02Is the 490T meant to pair with another pickup?
Yes. It is calibrated to match the 490R rhythm pickup.
