Compiled list of measured DC-resistance values that aims to aid in the identification of your Gibson or Epiphone pickup.
The "relative pickup output"-chart from Gibson, basicly tells you nothing regarding tone and output.
http://www.gibson.co...ickup_Guide.pdf
The list is limited to pickups currently in use with Gibson or Epiphone(with 1 or 2 exceptions). For vintage pickup identification please consult the resident experts on the appropiate forums.
•Magnets•
Magnet-type is usefull in visually identifying a pickup. All Alnico-types are a metal composite. Ceramics are resembling dark-grey/black bars of plastic/clay.
•KO-values• (measured extremes in Kilo Ohms)
Depending on the coilwind and temperature(colder equals lower KO values) values may fluctuate.
Gibson PUs seem deliberately wound to "approximates", to mimic fluctuating DC-resistance values just like in the old days. The KO-values of the Epi-pups show less fluctuation, since they're wound to exact K specification. However, this is pure speculation from my part.
Any comments, additions welcome!
Gibson Burstbucker Pro..........(sim: BB1, Alnico5, potted).....7.4KO
Gibson Burstbucker Pro..........(sim: BB2, Alnico5, potted)......8.0KO
Gibson Burstbucker 1.............(Alnico2)..........................7.5KO
Gibson BurstBucker 2............(Alnico2)..........................8.0 - 8.4KO
Gibson Burstbucker 3.............(Alnico2).........................8.2 - 8.8KO
Gibson '57 Classic.................(Alnico2)...........................7.44 - 8.5KO
Gibson '57 ClassicPlus.............(Alnico2)..........................13.8KO
Gibson Dirty Fingers..............(2xCeramic)......................16.0 -16.6KO
Gibson Mini-humbucker...........(Alnico2)...........................6.0 - 6.4KO/8.1K(bridge)
Gibson 490R........................(Alnico2)..........................7.2 - 7.83KO
Gibson 490T........................(Alnico2)..........................7.9 - 8.53KO
Gibson 498T........................(Alnico5)..........................12.32-13.46KO
Gibson 496R........................(Ceramic).........................8.3 - 8.63KO
Gibson 500T........................(Ceramic).........................14 - 15KO
Gibson Angus Young...............(Alnico5)..........................13.5KO
Gibson Tommy Iommi.............(Alnico2+Ceramic)...............16.5KO
Gibson Joe Perry(BB2&3?).........(Alnico5)..........................8.4(neck)/8.8KO(bridge)
Gibson Jimmy Page................(Alnico5)..........................7-8KO(not found yet, but I reckon within these values)
Gibson P-90R.......................(Alnico5)...........................7.7 - 8.5KO
Gibson P-90T.......................(Alnico5)...........................7.8 - 9.35KO
Gibson P-100R......................(Alnico5)...........................6.1KO
Gibson P-100T......................(Alnico5)...........................9.4 - 16.0KO
Gibson P-94R.......................(Alnico5)...........................8.1KO
Gibson P-94T.......................(Alnico5)...........................9.1KO
Gibson HB-R.........................(Alnico5)..........................7.06 - 9.13KO
Gibson HB-L.........................(Alnico5)..........................13.39 - 15.3KO
Epiphone 650R/650T...............(Ceramic8)........................7.8(neck)/16.6(bridge)KO
Epiphone P90(Casino)...............(Alnico5)..........................8.1KO alltho some owners report 11-11.8K for neck and 12.0K values for Bridge-PU respectively
Epiphone P90(IJL Casino)..........(Alnico5)..........................8.1KO
Epiphone P90('56 GT)...............(Alnico5).........................8.8KO
Epiphone P90(WildKat).............(Alnico5)......................... 8.8KO alltho some owners report 11.17K(neck)-11.40KO(bridge)
Epiphone 57CH(Classic).............(Alnico5).........................7.8 - 8.13KO
Epiphone HOTCH(Classic +)........(Alnico5).........................13.3 - 14KO
Epiphone HOTH8B...................(Alnico5).........................13.14-13.58KO
Epiphone HB6N.......................(Alnico5)..........................8.12-8.30KO
Epiphone Mini HB.....................(Alnico5)..........................6.65KO
Epiphone Special2....................(Ceramic).........................12.85(neck)/16.6(bridge)KO
Epiphone P100('57 LP Jr)..........(Alnico5)..........................10KO
Epiphone H90(nighthawk)..........(Alnico5)..........................10KO?
Epiphone Elitist 50SR/50ST........(Alnico5)..........................8.5KO
Epiphone Elitist 60ST.................(Alnico5)..........................13.8KO
Epiphone Elitist N.Valensi P90.....(Alnico5)..........................8.1(neck)/9.1KO(bridge)
Epiphone Elitist Casino/Lennon....(Alnico5)..........................8.1KO
Epiphone Elitist Country DLX.......(Alnico5)..........................5.7KO
EMG HZ H4..............................(Ceramic)..........................13.6KO
EMG HZ H4A............................(Alnico5)..........................13.6KO
DiMarzio SuperDistortion............(Ceramic)........................13.65KO
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