Pickup Covers: Gibson 498T Alnico Humbucker Black & Creme

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Gibson 498T Alnico Humbucker Black & Creme

Gibson 498T Alnico Humbucker Black & Creme Reviews

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Gibson 498T Alnico Humbucker Black & Creme Feature

A high-output version of the 490T, Gibson's 498T humbucker combines the more powerful response of an Alnico V magnet with additional matched windings on each coil, which puts the emphasis on the pickup's upper midrange frequencies for enhanced crunch and sustain.
The 498T is perfect for any hard rock application, easily overdriving amplifiers for a beefy, sizzling output that boosts any guitar's power and presence. The pole pieces on the 498T are also aligned a little further apart to accommodate the spacing of the strings at the bridge, which is different than the spacing of the strings at the neck.
This aids in producing powerful leads and thick rhythm without sacrificing single-note definition. The 498T features shielded, four-conductor wiring for series, parallel or split coil operation, and is fully wax potted to eliminate any chance of microphonic feedback.
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498T Hot Alnico Put a slightly hotter Alnico V magnet into a specially wound coil combination, and you get the 498T Hot Alnico. With its higher output and emphasis on mid-ranges and highs, the 498T is the perfect rock pickup. Available with chrome, gold or nickel covers, or open coils, the 498T comes with four conductor shielded wiring.