Gibson Burstbucker #1 - NH

At the Gibson factories in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the very first Patent Applied For humbuckers were wound using imprecise machinery, resulting in the original PAFs being entirely inconsistent in terms of output levels and tone. The Burstbucker™ pickup line represents Gibson's commitment to recreating the magic of those early Patent Applied For humbuckers.

First introduced in the early '90s, the Gibson Burstbucker (Type 1, 2, and 3) successfully captures the subtle tonal variations of the authentic classic humbucker sound, featuring traditional unbalanced windings and Alnico 2 magnets. It produces an airy, full tone and, when saturated, unleashes a magical distortion with those slightly more intense highs that made the originals famous.

The Burstbucker™ Type 1 features a lower output, making it excellent for the neck position. The Burstbucker Type 2 offers medium output and is perfect for both positions. The Burstbucker Type 3 is overwound and aggressive, ideal for the bridge position. None of the Burstbuckers are wax-potted, and all come equipped with vintage-style two-conductor braided wiring.

• Magnets: Alnico 2
• Wiring: 2 Conductors
• DC Resistance: 7.8 kΩ
• Unpotted