Gibson Burstbucker Pro Set

Price
£159.00
Specifications
Where to Buy
Description
The Gibson Burstbucker Pro set is a modernized take on the original Burstbucker series, offering vintage-inspired tone with a few key updates for improved clarity and punch. These pickups are voiced to deliver the feel of late-1950s PAFs but with slightly more output and a tighter low end, making them well-suited for everything from blues and classic rock to heavier modern styles.
The set includes an unpotted Alnico 5 magnet in the neck pickup and a slightly hotter, wax-potted bridge pickup, which helps reduce feedback at higher gain levels. Both pickups are designed to offer enhanced articulation and note definition, especially when pushing the front end of a tube amp.
These are standard-size humbuckers and drop-in replacements for most Gibson-style guitars with two full-size humbucker routes.
Fitment Summary
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Pickup Type: Humbucker (neck and bridge pair)
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Magnet Type: Alnico 5
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Output: Medium to high (modern PAF character)
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Wiring: 4-conductor (coil-splitting and advanced wiring compatible)
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Mounting Style: Standard humbucker rings or direct mount
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Pot Compatibility: Works best with 500k pots (standard on most Gibsons)
️ Installation Notes
The Burstbucker Pros are standard-sized humbuckers and fit most guitars routed for full-size humbuckers, including Les Paul, SG, ES-335, and similar models. They use four-conductor wiring, making them suitable for coil splitting or more complex switching setups.
The bridge pickup is wax-potted to help reduce microphonic feedback, while the neck pickup is unpotted, preserving a more vintage-style harmonic response.
Available with or without nickel covers depending on your aesthetic preference. Mounting screws and springs are typically included.
Benefits
- Authentic PAF tone
- Enhanced midrange
- Balanced bass and treble
- Ideal for Les Paul Standards
Compatible Guitars
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