Detail 01
Balanced coils
They give the pickup a smoother, creamier sound and hum cancellation.

Independent shopping perspective
Finished in Double Black, the '57 Classic is a humbucker introduced in 1990 with balanced coils, Alnico II magnets, maple spacers, nickel-plated pole pieces, and nickel slugs. It delivers a warm, rich, full sound with balanced frequency response, plus a smoother, creamier presentation and hum cancellation. Vintage-style braided two-conductor wiring handles connection, while wax potting removes internal air space to reduce microphonics and protect the pickup wires from stress. It is crafted in Nashville, Tennessee.


Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
They give the pickup a smoother, creamier sound and hum cancellation.
Detail 02
Internal air space is removed to diminish microphonics and prevent stress on the pickup wires.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Double Black.
Alnico II magnets.
Nashville, Tennessee.
Reference
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