Gibson P-498T BK
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Gibson
P-498T BK
Product Info
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The P-498T is a solid choice if you’re after that classic Gibson Les Paul bite and sustain without going full-on shredder. It’s a hotter, more aggressive version of a vintage design, perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles where you want a warm, singing lead tone.
Product Description
Gibson P-498T BK, Pickup
- The 498T is the hotter version of a vintage pickup with a higher internal resistance and higher power output. The 498T has an average sound character when compared with the 490T
- and is therefore preferably used for the bridge position; especially when the player wants to generate warm and singing lead sounds. The 498T has a vintage Alnico magnet and is used by Gibson for Les Paul Studios
- Les Paul Standards and Les Paul Custom guitars in the bridge position.
- This pickup equipped with vintage Alnico magnets is the hotter version of a vintage pickup
- Characteristic: Higher output
- 4-wire
- Singing
- warm lead sounds
- Black cover
- GIIM98TCH
PROS
- • Vintage Alnico magnet delivers warm, singing lead tones
- • Higher output provides a noticeable punch and sustain
- • 4-wire design allows for coil-splitting versatility
- • Black cover offers a classic, understated aesthetic
CONS
- • Can be overly aggressive for cleaner, nuanced tones
- • May lack the clarity of some modern high-output pickups
- • Bridge position preference limits its flexibility across guitars
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico II
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
8.5k Ohms
Spacing
42 in
Mounting
4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 498T is noticeably hotter and has a slightly rounder, warmer tone than the 490T. The 490T tends to be a bit more articulate and modern-sounding.
While it will fit, you might experience a significant output jump and potentially a loss of balance. It's best suited for guitars already designed with higher-output pickups in mind.
Gibson’s Alnico II magnet for this pickup is a modern interpretation of vintage Alnico II specs, designed to provide a balance of warmth and output.
