Guitar WiringGibson's 498T is a high-output version of the 490T: Alnico 5 plus additional balanced windings emphasising upper midrange for crunch and sustain. Official: pole pieces aligned a little further apart to match bridge string spacing. 4-conductor, wax potted. Average DC resistance 14.2 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