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Gibson 490T Humbucker Pickup

Tonal characteristics similar to the '57 Classic, but deliver a slight increase in the upper mids, for a more contemporary humbucking sound.

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
           9 out of 10
Features:
           9 out of 10
Quality:
           9 out of 10
Value:
           8 out of 10
I Want It:
           9 out of 10
Sound:
           10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
           0 out of 10
Support:
           0 out of 10
 
 

"#1 guitar manufacturer best pickups"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          8 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 9/6/2009
Style of Music: Various
Musical Experience: Professional

 

 
Feature:
versatile

Quality:
Have used dozens fron Duncan, Dimarzio etc. +own 5 Gibsons w/different Gibson pu's. If you feel the need to change out stock Gibsons check your settings or work on your playing.

Value:
Best guitars +pu's but over priced.

Sound:
It's a classic 57 w/more windings. Great for modern, roll back for clean.

Overall:
Changed out stock Gibson pu's many times years ago,never will again.

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