Gibson

'57 Classic

Vintage PAF recreation, Alnico 2, ~8 kΩ

Humbucker

Made to original PAF specs: Alnico II magnets, nickel-plated pole pieces, nickel slugs and maple spacers. Vintage vibes with rich warm tones and balanced coils. Offered in 2-conductor braid or 4-conductor. Average DC resistance 8 kΩ. Wax potted. Crafted in Nashville.

Connections at a glance

Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.

TerminalLabelRoleLead colour
hotHot (red)Signal hotred
gndGround (black)Signal return · Groundblack
blackNorth coil finish (white)Coil finishwhite
whiteSouth coil finish (green)Coil finishgreen
bareBare shieldShield · Groundbare

Internal connections

  • hot → black — North coil: hot to north finish

  • white → gnd — South coil: south finish to ground

This catalog is a reference, not a retailer. Component illustrations are schematic, not product photographs. Always confirm the exact model and manufacturer specifications before purchase or soldering.

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