Detail 01
Alnico V magnet
It is the change identified with this model’s added drive, attack, and meatier tonal character.
Product detailSKU #1500000384574
GibsonBurstbucker Pro Treble Humbucker Pickup Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Burstbucker Pro Treble humbucker takes the Burstbucker concept in a more driven direction. An Alnico V magnet replaces the traditional Alnico II used in the comparison, bringing the model’s described fuller, meatier response and added attack. Slightly unbalanced coils retain its sweet harmonic complexity and clear character. Unlike the unpotted Burstbucker models described elsewhere, this pickup is wax potted to keep operation quiet with a high-gain rig.
Strong match
Who this is for
- High-gain guitar rigs where wax potting is wanted to keep the pickup quiet.
- Players seeking more drive and attack alongside the model’s clear, harmonically complex character.
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
Slightly unbalanced coil windings
They contribute to the pickup’s described harmonic complexity and clarity.
Detail 03
Wax potted
The pickup is designed to remain quiet when used with a high-gain rig.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The title identifies the pickup as Nickel, while the color specification lists Burst; confirm the offered appearance.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Burstbucker Pro Treble wax potted?
Yes. It is wax potted for quiet operation with a high-gain rig.
02Which magnet does it use?
It uses an Alnico V magnet.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Burst
