This modern classic features tonal characteristics similar to the '57 Classic, delivering a slight increase in the upper mids, for a more contemporary humbucking sound. The special Alnico II magnet gives this beauty a singing quality that delivers on demand. The 490R, with its neck-spaced pole pieces, is calibrated to perfectly match the bridge-spaced  . Sporting a classic gold cover, it comes with 4-conductor shielded wiring for series/parallel/split coil variations.

Gibson 490R Original Humbucker Features:

• Similar to the '57 Classic with increase in the upper mids
• Special Alnico II magnet
• Calibrated to perfectly match the 490T
• Classic gold cover
• 4-conductor shielded wiring