Gibson 498T Hot Alnico Treble Humbucker Pickup 4-conductor, Potted, 14.2k, Alnico 5 Double Black

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GIBSON 498T Hot Alnico Treble Humbucker Pickup – OVERVIEW

Gibson 498T Hot Alnico Treble Humbucker Pickup – 4-Conductor, Potted, Double Black, 14.2k (Used)

Ready to crank your guitar’s tone into overdrive? The Gibson 498T Hot Alnico Treble Humbucker is built for players who want bold, aggressive tone with exceptional clarity. This one features double black bobbins, 4-conductor wiring, and a full wax potting — all in excellent working condition.

Designed as a hotter version of the 490T, the 498T is engineered for high-output performance. Thanks to its Alnico 5 magnet and extra coil windings, it pushes more upper midrange for enhanced crunch, fat sustain, and smooth lead tones. Whether you’re riffing heavy rhythms or blazing solos, this pickup keeps your tone tight and articulate.

Moreover, the string spacing is tailored for the bridge position, giving you ideal pole alignment and improved string-to-string balance. That means you get thick rhythm tones and soaring leads without losing single-note definition.

Even better, the 4-conductor wiring gives you options. Wire it for full humbucking power, split it for snappy single-coil tones, or experiment with parallel wiring. It’s fully wax-potted, too, so you’ll never fight with squeals or unwanted microphonic feedback.

The DC resistance measures 14.2k, delivering high output with clarity and punch. If you’re playing rock, metal, punk, or anything that needs serious bite, this pickup gets it done.

Cosmetically, this unit features clean double black bobbins. No cover — just pure tone and attitude. It’s ready to drop in and breathe new life into your bridge position.

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