Gibson's legendary '57 Classic Plus humbuckers capture the accidental magic that occurred in the late 1950s when original Patent Applied For pickups received a few extra turns of wire during production. These slightly overwound coils recreate the warm, creamy tone that made those vintage pickups so sought after by guitarists worldwide.
Built with authentic materials including enamel-coated wiring, Alnico 2 magnets, and maple spacers, the '57 Classic Plus maintains the rich vintage character of the original models. The balanced coil design produces smooth, velvety output that sounds full and rich in both clean and overdriven applications, making them ideal bridge-position companions to the standard '57 Classic pickups.
Each pickup features the original Patent Applied For decal on the baseplate for complete authenticity, while braided two-conductor wiring and full wax potting eliminate microphonic feedback. The '57 Classic Plus offers just a touch more of that sweet vintage tone without compromising the classic humbucker™ sound that has defined Gibson's reputation since the 1950s.
- Gibson’s legendary humbucker pickup
- Position: Bridge
- Magnet: Alnico 2
- Wiring: 2-conductor
- Average DC resistance: 9K
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Like the ’57 Classic but slightly overwound for increased output



