Gibson Burstbucker Type 2 Humbucker – Nickel

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Gibson Burstbucker Type 2 Humbucker – Nickel – OVERVIEW

Gibson Burstbucker Type 2 Humbucker – Nickel Cover, Alnico 2, 2-Conductor, Unpotted, Double Black (Used)

Looking to inject your tone with vintage attitude and dynamic character? The Gibson Burstbucker Type 2 Humbucker delivers exactly that — the perfect balance of old-school magic and modern reliability. Designed to recapture the golden age of Gibson tone, this pickup brings true Patent Applied For character straight to your rig.

Thanks to its Alnico 2 magnet and unbalanced coil windings, the Burstbucker Type 2 produces a voice that’s airy, open, and rich with harmonic detail. You’ll get medium output, making it ideal for both neck and bridge positions. As a result, it covers clean, crunch, and high-gain tones with impressive clarity.

Moreover, Gibson built this pickup using the same techniques as the originals from Kalamazoo. Back then, pickups were wound on imprecise machines, creating slight variations from one to the next. Today, the Burstbucker recreates that randomness intentionally — giving you that vintage unpredictability that players crave.

Additionally, this model features a sleek nickel cover and double black bobbins, giving you that clean, timeless look. It’s wired with vintage-style braided 2-conductor cable, staying true to its roots. Importantly, the pickup is not wax potted, just like the originals. Therefore, it retains that raw, responsive edge that reacts with your amp beautifully.

With an average DC resistance of 8.4K, this pickup sits right in the tonal sweet spot — full of vintage warmth with just enough bite. Whether you’re chasing blues, classic rock, or hard rock tones, the Burstbucker Type 2 rises to the occasion.

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