Detail 01
Alnico V magnets
They contribute to the pickup’s slightly brighter tonal direction.
Product detailSKU #1500000384590
Gibson'60s Burstbucker Humbucker Pickup Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around unbalanced coil windings and Alnico V magnets, the ’60s Burstbucker is a Gibson humbucker voiced for an airy, full sound with slightly enhanced highs. It stays unpotted and uses vintage-style braided two-conductor wiring, keeping the design focused on the character described for early PAF-style pickups. For players using overdrive, it is intended to deliver a more distorted response while retaining that open, full voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists seeking a full, airy humbucker sound with subtly brighter highs.
- Overdriven setups where a classic humbucker voice and enhanced high end are wanted.
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
Unbalanced coil windings
They are part of the pickup’s subtle output and tonal variation.
Detail 03
Vintage braided two-conductor wiring
The pickup uses a two-conductor vintage-style wiring format.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Uses vintage braided two-conductor wiring.
- 02The pickup is unpotted.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What kind of tone does the ’60s Burstbucker target?
It is voiced for an airy, full humbucker sound with slightly enhanced highs.
02Is the ’60s Burstbucker wax potted?
No. It is left unpotted.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
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