Gibson Humbucker Pickups

When Gibson first introduced the PAF humbucker in 1957, it quickly became sought after for its thick, dark tone and low noise even at higher volumes. Since that time, Gibson's line of humbucker pickups grew substantially. In fact, over the years, Gibson humbucker pickups found their way to the axes of countless legendary guitarists, including Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page and Johnny Winter. Just take a look through this catalog and you'll come across one killer Gibson humbucker pickup after another.

So which Gibson humbucker pickup should you kick off your search with? The choice is yours, but there are many variations of the classic '57 Gibson humbucker here, including the '57 Classic Humbucker Neck Pickup. Available in your choice of gold, nickel or double black designs, this top-rated neck position pickup is a precise reissue of the original Gibson Humbucker from the late '50s. Or, how about the '57 Classic 4-Conductor Humbucker Pickup: this top seller boasts a smooth, classic sound in a 4-conductor design that allows you to split the coils and achieve the exact vintage Gibson tone you had in mind.

Or, maybe you have a favorite guitarist whose sound you'd like to replicate - in which case, Gibson may have just the answer. If you're a Black Sabbath fan, check out the Tony Iommi Guitar Pickup. What you have here is the same humbucker that the iconic Black Sabbath guitarist uses in his Gibson SG. From punchy, balanced lows to blistering mids and cutting highs, this pickup would make any old-school metal head grin from ear to ear. Now, for all you guitarists who hold AC/DC in high regard, the Angus Young Signature Humbucker was meant to be on your axe. This bridge position pickup features enamel-coated wire, a special Alnico V magnet and matched coils to give you the unmistakable tone that put the Aussie rockers on the rock'n'roll map.

While every Gibson humbucker pickup deserves your attention, the right one for you will obviously depend on the sound you're shooting for. In addition to the Gibson humbucker pickups mentioned, there are many other huge sellers, so have a look through these pages. No doubt, if you're thinking about replacing your current set of humbuckers, go with Gibson humbucker pickups for a definite upgrade to your sound.