Detail 01
Medium output
Type 2 sits between the lower-output Type 1 and the overwound Type 3.
Product detailSKU #1500000384573
GibsonBurstbucker Type 2 Humbucker Pickup Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Burstbucker Type 2 brings the Burstbucker approach to a medium-output humbucker intended for use in any position. Alnico II magnets and historically uneven bobbin windings deliver the model’s described airy, full sound, with added highs when driven. It is not wax potted and uses vintage braided two-conductor wiring. For a guitar setup that needs a Type 2’s medium-output voice without being limited to one pickup position, this is the relevant model in the series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A guitar setup calling for the Type 2’s medium output in any pickup position.
- Players seeking the described airy, full Burstbucker sound with slightly enhanced highs under overdrive.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who specifically need a wax-potted humbucker; no Burstbucker model in this description is wax potted.
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 II magnets and unbalanced windings
These elements are part of the model’s classic Burstbucker voice.
Detail 03
Vintage braided two-conductor wiring
This wiring is specified for the Burstbucker line.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The title identifies the pickup as Nickel, while the color specification lists Burst; confirm the offered appearance.
- 02It is not wax potted.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Where can Burstbucker Type 2 be used?
It is described as suitable for any pickup position.
02Is Burstbucker Type 2 wax potted?
No. The Burstbucker models described are not wax potted.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Burst
