Detail 01
Balanced coils
They provide the pickup’s smoother, creamier response and hum cancellation.
Product detailSKU #1500000384585
Gibson'57 Classic Humbucker Pickup Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Gold '57 Classic is a humbucker with balanced coils, Alnico II magnets, maple spacers, nickel-plated pole pieces, and nickel slugs. Its design centers on a warm, full voice with balanced frequency response, smoother texture, and hum cancellation. Vintage-style braided two-conductor wiring is part of the build, while wax potting removes internal air space to diminish microphonics and reduce stress on the pickup wires. It is crafted in Nashville, Tennessee.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Installing a warm, full-sounding humbucker with balanced response and hum cancellation.
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
Potting removes internal air space to diminish microphonics and prevent stress on the pickup wires.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Uses vintage-style braided two-conductor wiring.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What finish does this version have?
Gold.
02Where is the '57 Classic crafted?
Nashville, Tennessee.
03Does it use Alnico II magnets?
Yes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
