Gibson 490R DB Humbucker
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490R DB Humbucker
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The 490R DB is a seriously good choice for players wanting a classic Gibson tone without the aggressive bite of some modern pickups. It’s a refined, vocal humbucker – think classic rock, blues, and even some jazz – and the coil-splitting adds a surprising amount of versatility. Perfect for those looking for a balanced, articulate sound in the neck position.
Product Description
Gibson 490R DB Humbucker, Pickup
Gibson counts the P490 pickups as modern classics, and that is also a great sound description for this well-known part of many modern Gibson guitars. The starting point was the legendary PAF (now available as Classic 57); this one has a bit more upper middle to make it more powerful. Still, with the Alnico 2 magnet, the typical singing sound is always guaranteed. The R version of the P490 has slightly less output power than the T, and is thus ideally suited for the neck position. Wonderful bell-like sounds without sludge - the P490 is not a screamer, but he sings all the more beautiful!
- Humbucker
- The modern equivalent of the Classic 57
- The 4-wire cable enables different switching versions
- With Vintage alnico magnets
- Characteristics: Singing lead sounds and powerful rhythm sounds
- Design: Black coils
- • Alnico 2 magnet delivers a warm, singing, vintage tone.
- • 4-wire design allows for coil-splitting and tonal flexibility.
- • Lower output than the 490T, ideal for balanced neck positioning.
- • Excellent dynamic response, retaining clarity even with higher gain.
- • Output level might be too low for players seeking extreme high-gain sounds.
- • Alnico 2 magnets can be susceptible to demagnetization over time.
- • While versatile, it's not a true high-output modern pickup.
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