Lollar Imperial BR CH
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Lollar
Imperial BR CH
Product Info
Article Number:
418960
Brand:
Lollar
Model:
Imperial BR CH
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$240.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Lollar Imperials are a fantastic choice if you're chasing that classic, slightly overdriven bridge tone reminiscent of early Gibson guitars. The Alnico 5 magnets give you that creamy sustain and articulate bite, and the coil-splitting option really expands your sonic palette. Perfect for blues, rock, and vintage-inspired tones.
Product Description
- Lollar Imperial BR CH
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Humbucker
- Position: Bridge
- Vintage Output
- Offers the balanced silencers
- balanced mid-range
- taut bass and complex harmonics of classic PAF pickups
- but with an improved design for a more balanced frequency response and fuller sound at the bridge
- String spacing: Default
- Connections: Four-wire
- DC resistance: 8.4 kOhm
- Magnetic material: Alnico 5
- Cap: Chrome
- Hand wound in USA
PROS
- • Alnico 5 magnets deliver classic PAF-style warmth and bite
- • Four-wire connections enable coil-splitting for added tonal flexibility
- • Improved frequency response offers a balanced, full bridge tone
- • Hand-wound in the USA ensures exceptional quality and consistency
CONS
- • 8.4k DC resistance might be too high for some lower-output amps
- • Chrome cover can be prone to fingerprints and minor cosmetic scratches
- • Limited versatility compared to higher-output modern bridge pickups
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Vintage
DC Resistance
8.4 kOhm
Spacing
Default
Mounting
Four-hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
They capture the essence of a vintage PAF, offering a similar tonal character, but with a slightly more balanced frequency response and improved clarity – a refinement, rather than a direct clone.
Absolutely, they're designed as a drop-in replacement for many Gibson guitars, particularly those seeking a more authentic vintage sound without excessive output.
The default spacing is generally suitable for vintage-style tremolos, but players with wider string spacing on Floyd Rose systems might need to file the pickup slots slightly for optimal fit.
