Gibson 1957 Classic Plus Pickup

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Gibson 1957 Classic Plus Pickup (IM57P-DB)

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The perfect bridge-position companion to the '57 Classic.

The Gibson '57 Classic Plus Pickup mimics those late-1950s humbuckers that received a few extra turns of wire. This treatment gave the pickup slightly higher output without sacrificing its rich vintage tone, which helped overdrive tube preamps to a smooth level of saturation without becoming overpowering. Made with the same features as the Gibson '57 Classic.

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Gibson 1957 Classic Plus Pickup Features:

  • Special Alnico II magnet
  • Vintage enamel-coated wire
  • nickel-plated pole pieces
  • Nickel slugs
  • Maple spacers
  • Vintage-style, 2-conductor, braided wiring
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NEW REVIEW - This is a great pickup

I'll admit it...I've got a few sets of Gibson pickups in more than a couple of guitars. Some of the sets I've tried out are the Burstbucker 1/2 Combo, the 490/498 Combo, and the Bursbucker Pro set in a Gibson Les Paul Custom. Truth be told this pickup didn't go in some expensive, high end guitar. It went into something I bought used at a pawn shop for almost a song. But, with that being said: I think out of all of the Gibson pickups I've tried/purchased thus far, this one has impressed me the most in terms of output and midrange response. It's harsh, but not too much. (If I'm not mistaken, they use Alnico II magnets in these?) It's also not overtly trebly like the Burstbuckers are in the bridge position...even with a 500k pot applied against it. Currently I have it matched with a Burstbucker Pro in the neck...it's a sweet tone. I can imagine the '57 Classic sounds great too. In conclusion...if you're considering a bridge pickup for your guitar from Gibson, this is probably the one to buy. Out of all of the pickups I have bought from Gibson this was the one where I felt that it was worth the money that they were asking.

Reviewed by G. Strange on 10/31/2009 who plays Rock and Roll.

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Amazing!!

I own a Epiphone Les Paul Custom. Although I was pleased with the sound of the original pickups, I went ahead and dropped two of these in it, hoping that I would get the sound of a true gibson. Let me tell you, WOW...these pickups sent my guitar over the top! Just because I thought that I might be a lil prejudice because it is my own guitar, I've let numerous other professional musicians try it out. every single one of them, EVERY ONE, is amazing at the tonal quality, and all agree that my $800 epiphone, sounds like a $2000 Gibson. Bottom line...Buy These Pickups!!! I assure you, you won't be disappointed!!!

Reviewed by Fidgit on 7/25/2007 who plays Contemporary Worship.

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Excellent Pickup

I stuck one of these in the bridge position of my Epiphone Les Paul Standard, and its tone went from a mushy, inarticulate, ho-hum tone to a brillant tone worthy of any rock band! My only complaint was installation - instead of two wires (hot and ground), you were given a hot wire in shielded in cloth under braided metal, and you had to ground the braid. Made installation a bit tricky, but still doable for anyone who has medium skill with a soldering iron.

Reviewed by Scott on 2/27/2007 who plays Country, Rock.

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A little pricey, but worth it

This is THE bridge pickup for set neck guitars. My advice is to forget all of the "high gain" pickups and pickup one of these. If you're worried about the idea of the pickup being designed in the 50's, don't be. These things reock. They are both warm and articulate, and both brilliant and gutsy. I personally like the Alnico II magnets better than V's, too. I just wish these things weren't so expensive.

Reviewed by RochesterLoner on 11/2/2006 who plays Rock, Alternative, etc..

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57 new classic

The 57 Classic Plus is a great pickup right out of the 50's. While it is mainly used for the bridge because of string vibration it could work really well for the neck. If you want that high output sound from the 50's this is the way to go.

Reviewed by AKFlyingV on 8/25/2006 who plays blues, rock.

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