Detail 01
Balanced coils
The pickup uses balanced coils as part of its design.
Product detailSKU #1500000411512
Gibson'57 Classic Underwound Humbucker Pickup Zebra
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around balanced coils and an underwound design, the ’57 Classic Underwound brings the vintage character associated with Gibson’s regular ’57 Classic into a clearer, chime-focused pickup. Its more defined overtones and harmonics give the sound extra separation in use. Wax potting removes internal air space to prevent microphonic feedback, making it a focused choice for amplified guitar setups where that clearer response is the goal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplified guitar setups seeking clear chime with more defined overtones and harmonics.
- Players wanting ’57 Classic vintage character in Gibson’s underwound version.
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
Internal air space is removed to prevent microphonic feedback.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tonal direction does the ’57 Classic Underwound take?
It retains the vintage character of the regular ’57 Classic while delivering a clearer, chimey sound with more defined overtones and harmonics.
02Is it wax potted?
Yes. It is wax potted to remove internal air space and prevent microphonic feedback.
