Guitar WiringGibson's 490R has the traditional characteristics of the original Patent Applied For pickups with two modifications: four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting and wax potting to minimise microphonics. Official: PAF tonal characteristics with a slight increase in upper midrange. Alnico 2, average DC resistance 8 kΩ.
Connections at a glance
Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.
| Terminal | Label | Role | Lead colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot | Hot (red) | Signal hot | red |
| gnd | Ground (black) | Signal return · Ground | black |
| black | North coil finish (white) | Coil finish | white |
| white | South coil finish (green) | Coil finish | green |
| bare | Bare shield | Shield · Ground | bare |
Internal connections
hot → black — North coil: hot to north finish
white → gnd — South coil: south finish to ground