
Gibson IM57A Burstbucker Type 1 Guitar Pickup - Nickel
The BurstBucker line of pickups represents Gibson’s drive to recapture the magic of the original “Patent Applied For” humbuckers. First introduced in the early 1990s, the Gibson BurstBucker — Types 1, 2, and 3 — successfully captured the subtle variations of true, classic humbucker tone with historically “unmatched” bobbin windings and Alnico II magnets. They produce an airy, full tone, and when overdriven they achieve a magical distortion with the slightly enhanced highs that made the originals famous. BurstBucker Type 1 features a lower output, excellent for the neck position. None of the BurstBuckers are wax potted, and all feature vintage braided two-conductor wiring.
Specifications:
- Output: 6.5
- Position: Both
- Magnet: Alnico II
- Wiring: 2-Conductor
- Details: Historically accurate "Patent Applied For" replica with airy tone and unbalanced coils. Slightly underwound.
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The BurstBucker line of pickups represents Gibson’s drive to recapture the magic of the original “Patent Applied For” humbuckers. First introduced in the early 1990s, the Gibson BurstBucker — Types 1, 2, and 3 — successfully captured the subtle variations of true, classic humbucker tone with historically “unmatched” bobbin windings and Alnico II magnets. They produce an airy, full tone, and when overdriven they achieve a magical distortion with the slightly enhanced highs that made the originals famous. BurstBucker Type 1 features a lower output, excellent for the neck position. None of the BurstBuckers are wax potted, and all feature vintage braided two-conductor wiring.
Specifications:
- Output: 6.5
- Position: Both
- Magnet: Alnico II
- Wiring: 2-Conductor
- Details: Historically accurate "Patent Applied For" replica with airy tone and unbalanced coils. Slightly underwound.


















