Gibson bucksbuker pro pickups Magnet Type: Alnico 5, which provides a fatter, meatier tone with more drive and attack compared to Alnico 2 magnets.
Tone Profile: They offer classic "Patent Applied For" (PAF) tone with a modern "hint of attitude". They have enhanced harmonic complexity, crystalline clarity, and excellent note definition even under high gain.
Construction: The pickups feature slightly unbalanced coil windings, which contributes to their unique sonic character. They are also wax-potted to remain quiet and resist feedback, even with high-gain amplifier settings.
Output: They have a medium output. The rhythm (neck) pickup has an average DC resistance of around 7.8k, while the treble (bridge) pickup is around 8.3k.
Versatility: They are praised for their versatility, capable of delivering everything from jazzy cleans to aggressive rock tones.
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