Detail 01
More coil winds
Contributes to the pickup’s increased output.
Product detailSKU #1500000384567
Gibson'70s Tribute Treble Humbucker Pickup Double Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gibson voices the ’70s Tribute Treble humbucker for heavier work: more coil winds, strong Alnico 5 magnets, and increased output send a larger signal into the front of an amp. In practice, that makes it a focused choice when you want the amp to reach overdrive more readily. Its warmth and punch suit hard-rock parts and drop-tuned setups, while wax potting helps control microphonic feedback at high volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hard-rock rigs where a stronger pickup signal is used to push an amp into overdrive.
- Drop-tuned guitar setups requiring the higher-output ’70s Tribute treble pickup.
- High-volume playing where wax potting helps limit microphonic feedback.
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
Alnico 5 magnets
Part of the pickup’s warm, punchy, higher-output design.
Detail 03
Wax potted
Helps reduce microphonic feedback at higher volume levels.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the treble or rhythm version?
It is the ’70s Tribute Treble humbucker.
02Is it intended for drop tunings?
Yes. Gibson identifies it as a choice for drop tunings and hard rock.
03What does wax potting address?
It is used to reduce microphonic feedback at high volume.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
