{"product_id":"gibson-burstbuckers-modern-classic-4-wire-490r-and-490t-pickup-set","title":"Gibson Burstbuckers Modern Classic 4 wire 490R and 490T Pickup Set","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eGibson Burstbucker Modern Classic 4-Wire 490R \u0026amp; 490T Pickup Set – Chrome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThe Gibson Burstbucker Modern Classic 490R and 490T pickups bring the legendary Patent Applied For (PAF) tone into the modern era, delivering vintage warmth with enhanced versatility. Designed for coil-splitting and expanded tonal flexibility, these pickups feature a 4-conductor wiring setup, allowing players to achieve both humbucker and single-coil tones when paired with a push\/pull switch. Wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring clarity and sustain at any volume level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eThe 490R neck pickup captures smooth, vintage-inspired warmth, with a slight boost in the upper midrange for improved note definition. The 490T bridge pickup is calibrated to match, featuring adjusted pole spacing for optimal response at the bridge, delivering punchy, articulate tones with added aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e490R Neck Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003ePosition: Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eMagnet: Alnico 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eWiring: 4-Conductor with Gibson Quick Connect Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eCover: None (Double Black Bobbins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eWax Potted: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eDC Resistance: 8K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eTonal Characteristics: Warm, vintage PAF-style tone with enhanced midrange clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e490T Bridge Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003ePosition: Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eMagnet: Alnico 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eWiring: 4-Conductor\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e with Gibson Quick Connect Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eCover: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eWax Potted: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eDC Resistance: 8.2K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eTonal Characteristics: Aggressive, high-output bridge pickup with a rich midrange punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1694\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThe Gibson Burstbucker Modern Classic 490R \u0026amp; 490T pickup set is ideal for players seeking vintage warmth, modern versatility, and dynamic response, making it a perfect choice for blues, rock, and high-gain applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49841777705256,"sku":"GIB-BB-490RT-PU","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4225\/2328\/files\/gibson_burstbucker_490R_490T_set_7.jpg?v=1740094366","url":"https:\/\/altitudeguitar.myshopify.com\/products\/gibson-burstbuckers-modern-classic-4-wire-490r-and-490t-pickup-set","provider":"Altitude Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}