doveman Member. They are the same pickup with the only difference being the 500T having ceramic magnets and the 498T have Alnico 5's. Personanly, I prefer the Burstbucker pros. I like the 490R in the neck position but the 498T seems a bit harsh in the bridge with a lot of treble. Personally, I can not imagine the 490R with a microphone other than the 498T (that is to say their complementarity). 6 sold. Last one. -- Deeper gold Discussion in 'Pickups' started by doveman, Oct 14, 2006. ? check out the. On the LP I like to split the neck coil and combine it with a full humbucking bridge. Re: Gibson 490r/490t set comparisons? I used guitar Gibson SG + Marshall DSL 401. But if it were me, I would say it doesnt matter... Was corrected in post #10 above by DiamondJig. It sounds like what you want. I always thought the BB3 had more output than the BB Pros? Hello! So which pickup for this guitar/amp combo? my '02 standard shipped with (I think the first generation burstbuckers) my '95 standard has 490r/498t. Joined Jan 20, 2015 Messages 329 Reaction score 409. When I bought my 2016 Gibson SG, I intentionally sought out a pickup wound like the ones in my 68 Gibson SG - around 7.7k - and that's the 490R/490T exactly. Guides en ligne. Hello Aquat26! They are very responsive. Usually the 490R is paired with the hotter 498T. To be safe, just get a DiMarzio Super Distortion. ... 2 product ratings - USA Gibson Les Paul Tribute 490R 490T Humbucker PICKUP SET, Nickel Quick Connect. Usually the 490R is paired with the hotter 498T. Take home what sounds good to you. You can't say which is a "better"ick up because we all have different tastes and different guitars react differently to different pickups. Play a few guitars. They also come with four conductor wires as aftermarket pickups....hence the "modern take" (compared to '57s) that the Gibson website talks about. Tonewise, how are they different ?

Upload or insert images from URL. I purchased a Yamaha Pacifica 120SD that is essentially a Telecaster style guitar with an alder body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard, and hardtail construction that was loaded with a set of Gibson 490R/498T humbuckers by a previous owner. The 490T is the treble/bridge pickup and the 490R is the rhythm or neck pickup. The 490T came stock in my 1990 Gibson Les Paul Studio. To be safe, just get a DiMarzio Super Distortion. B. Excuse me for the misleading information. The BB3 is too bright for me. However, my friend is replacing the pickups in his guitar and is offering me a Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup for free. They are the same pickup with the only difference being the 500T having ceramic magnets and the 498T have Alnico 5's. Gibson 57 Classic Pickup. $159.99. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. I like the 490R in the neck position but the 498T seems a bit harsh in the bridge with a lot of treble. It's got better articulation and more subtlty than the 500T with the same power and definition. I've also read that the 500K pots make the 490T come alive. BBs will give the more authentic PAF tones (that I've heard described as being sparkly) because of the mismatched windings but I believe they are not wax potted so can be prone to squeal. Jun 18, 2015 #1 Curious about the tonal differences between these 2 pickups. I'd say look for something w/vintage or PAF design in mind. From United States; Vintage … Compared to the BBpro, the 498T sounds dark and muddy (to me). Save gibson 498t pickup to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. I recently scored a 2007 Gibson SG Standard. And best of all, the pickups now sound much better as a set. Any views/opinions on how the 490T compares tonally to the 498T … Not all but the differences are less. The burstbucker has a real nice vintage sound to it, while the Gibson pickups with 3 digit names are good, but not spectacular. The highs aren't quite as shrill, and I'm now hearing more upper mids. There is nothing mysterious about the basic principles of the electric guitar pickup. Joined: Nov 7, 2009 Messages: 8 Likes Received: 0. Today I'm comparing Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Pickups (which is essentially PAF style pickups) to classic Gibson 490/498 combo. For Blues & Jazz you could use anything but mellow pickups are usually the best and these are 57 Classics. I'd like to get some of your thoughts on the stock 490R/498T pups vs. '57 Classics. Price. This might be a silly question but which would you recommend for playing blues or jazz style tunes? I completely agree with Gary Moore Tribute and Dg77. The 490r/490t set is closest to the A2P. Get the guaranteed best price on Humbucker Pickups like the Gibson 498T Alnico Humbucker at Musician's Friend. I can tame the treble of the BBpro with the tone control, but can't get the clarity that I want out of a 498T. Top The Burstbucker 1 + 2 set is closest to Seth Lovers Burstbucker Pro (V) = Duncan '59 500t is similar to Duncan Custom Burstbucker 3 = Custom Custom Other than that, Dirty Fingers, 496r, 498t, 57 Classics are in a class of their own. Where does the difference lie,highs/lows? I've played Gibson guitars for a long time and I have to say the 490 is one of the best neck pickups I've heard that transfers from one guitar to another and stays consistant. A real sweet combination that is a fave of mine. For this Les Paul, I would like less difference in bridge & neck, so the two Pearly Gates seems like the answer (al least that's what Seymour says). To my ears, The 490r/490t set is closest to the A2P. A high-output version of the 490T, Gibson's 498T humbucker combines the more powerful response of an Alnico V magnet with additional matched windings on each coil, which puts the emphasis on the … distortion and fuzz sounded nice through the guitar, but you need to get a good clean for a baseline, you can aways muddy up the tone. i vBulletin_init(); aquat26, April 11, 2012 in Gibson USA. The Gibson Standard got the 490R/498T set in 1990, switched from the Bill Lawrence HB-L and HB-R circuit board pickups. Shop with confidence. Cheers... Bence. 490R Humbucker, 498T Humbucker or Burstbucker Pro Humbuckers. Display as a link instead, × … The 500T was an improvement over the Dirty Fingers for versatility IMO and slightly more hotrodded than the 498T, way more than the 490T. × 490T pickups are not very common. Hi folks, I was wondering what you all thought of these two pickups (498T & Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB) I am looking to replace my original bridge pickup in my SG std. The ceramic humbuckers (490/496/498/500) are modern sounding pickups. It's a good pickup for a more modern rock vibe. I've done this same mod with my '97. While not being as hot as the 498T it still takes all the high gain you can throw at it (via amp or pedals) very well indeed. How much difference in tone is there with the gibson 490r/490t pickups compared to the classic 57's? Looks like at least the impedance is close, but I've never played them to know them tone wize.. http://acapella.harmony-central.com/...t-1229724.html, Miscellaneous Music Related Items For Sale / Trade, If this is your first visit, be sure to The 57 Classic pickup is very similar to the original PAF specs, however, … Neither is an upgrade. The Burstbucker Pros are AlNiCo V mags = a little brighter.   You cannot paste images directly. A good choice to add with a vintage pickup. The 490 and 498 do not have ceramic mags, the 490 is alnico II and the 498 is alnico V. The 490 is close to a vintage style pu, the 498 is a very fat sounding pu, plenty of mids and high output. + Update your shipping location 7 S 0 P O N S O A R P A 7 E E D-1-1 U J-1 0 F J-1-1. The ceramic humbuckers (490/496/498/500) are modern sounding pickups. I like it.   Pasted as rich text. I own an LP with modern classics and I can't imagine a better "all-around" rock pickups than my 498T. Gibson 498T vs Seymour Duncan '59 Bridge. As with anything related to guitars, let Your ears judge what's better for You. To my ears, The 490r/490t set is closest to the A2P. Find great deals on eBay for gibson 498t and gibson 490r. King's signature, I am leaving completely stock.See 1st picture below. djlogan33 Senior Member. Also, the 498t/490r is a hotter pup combination because of the 498. Joined Dec 23, 2008 Messages 1,390 Reaction score 550. Anyone have experience with both the 490T and 498T in the bridge position? Clear editor. For an SG Standard: thoughts on 490R/490T vs 490R/498T vs SD Custom vs. T. tzd Senior Member. Custom 5?? I would love to hear facts and opinions on the differences in the sound produced and the quality of the two products. But one thing that I haven't been that crazy about are the pickups. The 490 and 498 do not have ceramic mags, the 490 is alnico II and the 498 is alnico V. The 490 is close to a vintage style pu, the 498 is a very fat sounding pu, plenty of mids and high output. Seymour Dun '59 Bridge 191 vote(s) 80.3% Gibson 498T Bridge 47 vote(s) 19.7% Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > doveman Member. They are the same pickup with the only difference being the 500T having ceramic magnets and the 498T have Alnico 5's. Personanly, I prefer the Burstbucker pros. I like the 490R in the neck position but the 498T seems a bit harsh in the bridge with a lot of treble. Personally, I can not imagine the 490R with a microphone other than the 498T (that is to say their complementarity). 6 sold. Last one. -- Deeper gold Discussion in 'Pickups' started by doveman, Oct 14, 2006. ? check out the. On the LP I like to split the neck coil and combine it with a full humbucking bridge. Re: Gibson 490r/490t set comparisons? I used guitar Gibson SG + Marshall DSL 401. But if it were me, I would say it doesnt matter... Was corrected in post #10 above by DiamondJig. It sounds like what you want. I always thought the BB3 had more output than the BB Pros? Hello! So which pickup for this guitar/amp combo? my '02 standard shipped with (I think the first generation burstbuckers) my '95 standard has 490r/498t. Joined Jan 20, 2015 Messages 329 Reaction score 409. When I bought my 2016 Gibson SG, I intentionally sought out a pickup wound like the ones in my 68 Gibson SG - around 7.7k - and that's the 490R/490T exactly. Guides en ligne. Hello Aquat26! They are very responsive. Usually the 490R is paired with the hotter 498T. To be safe, just get a DiMarzio Super Distortion. ... 2 product ratings - USA Gibson Les Paul Tribute 490R 490T Humbucker PICKUP SET, Nickel Quick Connect. Usually the 490R is paired with the hotter 498T. Take home what sounds good to you. You can't say which is a "better"ick up because we all have different tastes and different guitars react differently to different pickups. Play a few guitars. They also come with four conductor wires as aftermarket pickups....hence the "modern take" (compared to '57s) that the Gibson website talks about. Tonewise, how are they different ?