Gibson Custombucker Zebra
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Gibson
Custombucker Zebra
Product Info
Article Number:
551114
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Custombucker Zebra
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$240.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Custombuckers are a serious upgrade for players chasing that authentic, slightly gritty PAF vibe. They're not going to scream modern metal, but for classic rock, blues, and even some jazz, they absolutely nail the tone. If you're after a historically accurate sound and are willing to invest in a quality pickup, these are a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Gibson Custombucker Zebra
- Humbucker Pickups for Electric Guitar
- Pickups of the Gibson Custom and Gibson Custom Shop Historic models not yet available separately
- Classic PAF ("Patent applied for") construction and sound
- Position: Bridge
- Output: Vintage
- String spacing: Standard
- Connections: 2-wire
- Magnet material: Alnico 3
- Colour: Zebra
- without cover
PROS
- • Alnico 3 magnets deliver a warm, balanced, and articulate vintage tone.
- • Zebra coil configuration provides a slightly hotter output than standard PAFs.
- • Gibson Custom Shop construction ensures exceptional winding accuracy and consistency.
- • 2-wire design allows for straightforward installation and wiring options for tone control.
CONS
- • Zebra appearance isn't universally appealing; may clash with some guitar aesthetics.
- • Output, while vintage-voiced, might be too low for modern high-gain styles.
- • Price places it in a premium-priced category for individual pickups.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 3
Output Level
Vintage
DC Resistance
7.8k Ohms (approximately, based on Alnico 3 PAF spec)
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
4-hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custombucker Zebra is generally hotter and a bit more articulate than the ’57 Classic, offering a more defined midrange response.
These are not potted, which contributes to their more open and dynamic tone; however, careful installation and shielding can minimize any potential microphonic feedback.
While designed for the bridge, many players successfully use them in the neck for a hotter, more aggressive neck tone, but it may lack some balance with a standard neck pickup.
