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A misunderstood monster!
The Gibson 500t is a pickup that divides opinions probably more than any pickup I know. People either love it or hate it. Having tried it in a few guitars, I can see why. I personally love this pickup!
Fitted as standard in Gibson's standard Explorer and Flying V models, this pickup is voiced for metal. To add to that, it is also EXTREMELY hot! About the same output as a dirty Fingers, but more aggressive sounding. It is far louder than the EMG 81 for example. It also has the dynamic passive responsiveness that the EMG actives lack. Screaming leads and chunky rhythms are a breeze for the 500t. I would advise discretion with EQ when using this pickup. Highs and lows are accentuated, so it can get noisy/harsh if you add too much treble or presence on the amp.
Critics of the pickup say it is limited, compressed, harsh and only good for metal. I have found that when using a high quality volume pot, and careful EQ, this is an extremely versatile pickup!
It is not compressed, just hot. The compression happens in the front of the amp. Rolling back the volume allows all kind of picking control, and the pickup never gets too dark. I have used this pickup in a Party covers band, as well as a Death Metal Band. One of my all time top 5 pickups!
Fitted as standard in Gibson's standard Explorer and Flying V models, this pickup is voiced for metal. To add to that, it is also EXTREMELY hot! About the same output as a dirty Fingers, but more aggressive sounding. It is far louder than the EMG 81 for example. It also has the dynamic passive responsiveness that the EMG actives lack. Screaming leads and chunky rhythms are a breeze for the 500t. I would advise discretion with EQ when using this pickup. Highs and lows are accentuated, so it can get noisy/harsh if you add too much treble or presence on the amp.
Critics of the pickup say it is limited, compressed, harsh and only good for metal. I have found that when using a high quality volume pot, and careful EQ, this is an extremely versatile pickup!
It is not compressed, just hot. The compression happens in the front of the amp. Rolling back the volume allows all kind of picking control, and the pickup never gets too dark. I have used this pickup in a Party covers band, as well as a Death Metal Band. One of my all time top 5 pickups!
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Amazing pickup
If you're looking for a hot pickup, with slight compression and balanced eq, this could be it. It sounds very musical, and the cleans are always present, it's amazing. I had them (this one and the 496R) on my Gibson Les Paul Classic and I loved them so much, so I got another pair for my SG Standard, which I use more on tours, (cause it's lighter). If you're looking for some AC/DC tones, or the Russian Circles sound, or probably the Billy Howerdel sound, this is a great option.
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Very Good Crispy Sound
Love This Crispy Gibson sound. Very good pickup for the price. This pickup could bring a case.
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Puissance et attaque
excellent micro , je l'utilise sur une DEAN GRAN SPORT double cut manche set-in en acajou couplé avec un 496R et , ça envoie du lourd , convient parfaitement à mon usage en jouant entre autre des reprises de SOAD
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TP
very good product
very good product, arrive so quickly
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Buckets of Sustain
Perfect compliment to the 57 Classic plus, used in the bridge position, it exudes power and sustain without ever sounding raucous like some of the clones from other companies.
Get your valves glowing and turn up your guitar full on and hear it sing, you want power chords? you got them, you want power chords but still with articulation? well you have no choice but to use this beauty nothing else on the planet gets close to doing the same job.
Get your valves glowing and turn up your guitar full on and hear it sing, you want power chords? you got them, you want power chords but still with articulation? well you have no choice but to use this beauty nothing else on the planet gets close to doing the same job.
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One of my favourite high output pickups
Having experienced this pickup on my Buckethead Les Paul this is one of my favourite pickups for G spaced Gibsons. It is a ceramic magnet pickup which in my opinion offers a little bit of airy brightness that really cuts through. I used this to replace a gibson p90 and the increase in output is significant. It also splits very well if you go to the 4 wire option. I've owned almost all Gibson pickups except the Dirty Fingers, for a rock or metal player this thing really kicks butt.
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High power guitar pickup - for person who looks for high output
I installed this pickup to my handmade Les Paul, my customer wanted a lot of power and distorsion and he really got it. This pickup has a lot of output power.
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Great pickup
I am more than satisfied with this pickup, robust tone, excellent output, great suggestion i have to say!!
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