Detail 01
42 AWG wire with unbalanced, unpotted coils
Keeps the construction approach described for the historically styled Custombucker design.
Product detailSKU #1500000411506
Gibson CustomCustombucker Underwound Humbucker Pickup Zebra
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gibson Custom’s Custombucker Underwound is an uncovered zebra humbucker built around 42 AWG wire, unbalanced coils, and an unpotted design. Its reduced bobbin windings bring overtone and harmonic detail forward, with a brighter voice when used in the rhythm position. The Alnico III magnet retains the warm, sweet character associated with the Custombucker design. It can be installed in any position, though its rhythm-role voicing is specifically suited to pairing with a standard Custombucker at the treble position.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A rhythm-position setup paired with a standard Custombucker in the treble position.
- Players seeking clearer overtone and harmonic definition from an underwound humbucker.
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 III magnet
Supplies the warm, sweet tonal character identified for this pickup.
Detail 03
2-conductor wiring
Uses a two-conductor connection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Its brighter voicing is specifically described for the rhythm position.
- 02The pickup has no cover and uses zebra bobbins.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can this pickup go in either position?
Yes. Its listed position is Any, but the brighter voicing is described in the rhythm position.
02What distinguishes the Underwound model?
It has fewer bobbin windings, which gives its overtones and harmonics clearer definition.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsOther
- Cover
- None
- Average DC Resistance
- 7.2k
- Position
- Any
- Magnet
- Alnico III
- Wiring
- 2-conductor
