1959 Humbucker Collector’s Edition Series 1

Gibson’s original “Patent Applied For” humbucker™ pickups from the 1950s are considered the holy grail of humbucking pickup tone. They have been highly influential, with many imitations. The originals are some of the most highly valued vintage pickups on the used market – when you can find someone willing to part with theirs. Using a combination of 3D scanning, scientific analysis, reverse engineering of original examples from the late 1950s, and specifications from the Gibson archives, the Gibson Pickup Shop has developed the most accurate recreations of these acclaimed pickups ever made, right down to the tool marks on the baseplates. Packaged in a high-quality Lifton™ presentation case, this set features double Vintage White butyrate bobbins, Alnico 4 roughcast magnets, and vintage-accurate nickel covers. These exceptional pickups will be limited to only 1,000 sets, each individually serialized with 1959-style numbering.

• Position: Both (Set of Two)

• Magnets: Alnico 4

• Wiring: 2-Conductor

• Cover: True Historic Nickel

• Double Vintage White Butyrate Bobbins

• Unpotted

• Average DC Resistance: 8.6k (Treble), 7.7k (Rhythm)

• 42 AWG plain enamel wire

• Pickup Ring: True Historic pickup rings, cream

• Each individually serialized with 1959-style numbering

• Details: The most historically accurate Patent Applied For replica ever made, with unbalanced coils, and a sweet, woody, loud, and present tone.