Gibson 490R CC Humbucker Pickup
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490R CC Humbucker Pickup
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The 490R is a solid, reliable neck humbucker offering a blend of vintage warmth and modern clarity. It’s a dependable workhorse for rock, blues, and classic tones, especially when paired with a 498T or 490T in the bridge. A great choice for players wanting a balanced, powerful neck tone without extreme output.
Product Description
Gibson 490R CC Humbucker Pickup, Pickups
The 490R and 490T pickups are the modern equivalents to the '57 Classic pickups. The 490s have a 4-wire connector cable with which different switching variants are possible (coil-split, serial, parallel).
The 490R and 490T have different spacings between the pins to provide better balance to the increasing string spacing towards the bridge. Both pickups feature vintage Alnico magnets. The 490R is installed in most Gibson guitars as the neck pickup, and is often combined with the 490T or 498T.
, Humbucker, Characteristics: Singing lead sounds, strong rhythm sounds, Colour: Chrome
- • Alnico magnets deliver warm, singing sustain and character
- • 4-wire design enables versatile coil-splitting and wiring options
- • Chrome cover enhances aesthetics and reduces unwanted noise
- • Excellent balance with wider string spacing for modern guitars
- • Can be a bit muddy in very scooped EQ settings
- • Output level might be too high for some vintage-seeking players
- • Somewhat generic sound; lacks truly unique sonic signature
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