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Since their introduction in the 1950s, Gibson's famous "Patent Applied For" humbucker pickups have been considered the ultimate pickup because of their smooth, velvety tone. The '57 Classic Plus uses slightly overwound coils, exactly like the original Patent Applied For humbuckers of the late 1950s that accidentally received a few additional turns of wire. The balanced coils of the ’57 Classic Plus give them a warm, creamy tone. They are the perfect bridge-position companion to the '57 Classic, delivering just a little more of "the sweet stuff" without sacrificing any of the rich vintage tone.

Each '57 Classic Plus humbucker features the same enamel-like coated wiring, Alnico 2 magnet and maple spacers as in the original models, achieving a creamy, smooth output that sounds rich and full whether they're being played clean or overdriven. The '57 Classic Plus pickups are so authentic that they even carry the original Patent Applied For decal on the baseplate. All of them come with braided, two-conductor wiring and are fully wax potted to eliminate any chance of microphonic feedback.
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Gibson '57 Classic Plus Humbucker Pickup Zebra
Gibson '57 Classic Plus Humbucker Pickup Zebra

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  • Like the '57 Classic, but slightly overwound for increased output
  • Position: Bridge
  • Magnet: Alnico 2
  • Wiring: 2-Conductor
  • Cover: None
  • Double Black Bobbins
  • Wax Potted
  • Average DC Resistance: 9K

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  • Awesome sound, great service!

    5

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    submitted4 months ago

    byRicardo

    fromWichita, KS

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great pick up for the bridge of my archtop guitar! Service was great, people at Guitar Center Wichita were very helpful #sweepstakes

  • Great pick ups, great customer service

    5

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    submitted4 months ago

    byRicardo

    fromWichita, KS

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I had this pickup installed in the bridge of my Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor and sound amazing! People at Guitar Center Wichita were great, big thanks to Tom, the Gear Advisor.

  • Couldn't be happier

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byMark

    fromPlainfield, IL

    I put a set of the 57 Classics in an old Samick Hollow body guitar I have had for 25 years. I swear it sounds just like $3000 Gibson. Amazing!! I would give these 10 stars if I could.

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  • asked byIvan

    fromDayton Ohio

    Is the silver one matte or shiny?

    Is the silver one matte or shiny?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Do you mean the Nickel one? The Gibson '57 Classic Plus Humbucker Pickup Nickel typically has a shiny nickel cover — it’s polished to a smooth, glossy finish.
  • asked byJames

    fromWarren Michigan

    Hello, I'm inquiring about how many this comes with, is it just one pickup or will I have to get two

    Hello, I'm inquiring about how many this comes with, is it just one pickup or will I have to get two

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's just the one.
  • asked byBrian

    fromSan Bernardino, CA

    is it plated with real gold?

    is it plated with real gold?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No.