A high-output version of the 490T, Gibson's 498T humbucker combines the more powerful response of an Alnico 5 magnet with additional balanced 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.

Since 1935, the Gibson Pickup Shop has been the source for the world's finest pickups. From the player favorite P-90 to the humbucker perfected in 1955 by Gibson engineer Seth Lover, the Gibson Pickup Shop offers a variety of pickup styles and configurations for all types of players. Each Gibson pickup is crafted in Nashville, TN, from premium materials using time-tested methods.

The Gibson Pickup Shop Modern Collection builds on Gibson's legacy of innovation and sound evolution with modern components mixed with higher output to shape the sounds for future generations of musicians.