Pickup
Gibson counts the P 490 pickups to the modern classics, which is also a good sound description for these parts known from many current Gibson guitars. The starting point was the legendary PAF (now available as Classic 57); this one got slightly more high mids, so that it becomes even more assertive. With the alnico 2 magnet, however, the typical singing sound is always guaranteed.
- Humbucker
- The modern equivalent to the Classic 57
- The 4-wire cable enables various switching variants
- With vintage alnico magnets
- Sound characteristics: Singing lead sounds and powerful rhythm sounds
- Colour: Gold
Gibson 490R GH
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