Detail 01
Four-conductor wiring
It provides the wiring needed for coil splitting.
Product detailSKU #1500000384592
Gibson'57 Classic 4-Conductor Humbucker Pickup Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gibson’s ’57 Classic 4-Conductor keeps the warm, full, balanced character of the original ’57 Classic while adding wiring for coil splitting. Its balanced coils are described as smooth and creamy with hum cancellation, and Alnico II magnets, nickel-plated pole pieces, and maple spacers retain the model’s vintage-inspired build. Wax potting reduces microphonics and wire stress. Choose it when you want the classic full humbucker voice plus access to the available single-coil sound through coil splitting.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar setups that need ’57 Classic humbucker character plus coil-splitting options.
- Players wanting access to both a full humbucker voice and an available single-coil tone.
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
Balanced coils
They supply the model’s smoother, creamier sound and hum cancellation.
Detail 03
Wax potted
Potting diminishes microphonics and helps prevent stress on the pickup wires.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coil splitting is available through the four-conductor wiring.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the four-conductor version add?
It adds wiring that allows coil splitting, alongside the original ’57 Classic construction details.
02Is the pickup wax potted?
Yes. It is potted to diminish microphonics and stress on the pickup wires.
