Gibson Classic 57s & Bare Knuckle Riff Raff - Pickup comparison

RIFF RAFF HUMBUCKER

The Riff Raff humbucker has a tight and punchy bass response with a smooth bite in the high-end; the epitome of the voice of early '60s humbucker-driven rock'n'roll.

The Riff Raff humbucker is based on the shorter rough cast Alnico V PAFs of 1960, with a more symmetrical wind of 42 AWG plain enamel wire providing more focus in the upper-mids and brighter highs. While the same build standard and components of the other vintage humbuckers in the range apply, the Riff Raff delivers a more aggressive vintage tone and unmistakable rock voice. The bottom-end is deep but very controlled and coupled with the extra cut in the high-end, allow for plenty of snap and a classic range of organic, clean and driven tones.

Although voiced as a vintage rock humbucker, hard rock and metal players will enjoy the punchy and focused tone when used with high-gain rigs.

Available in all our open coil and covered custom finishes.

Gibson Accessories '57 Classic Pickup
Gibson's amazing "Patent Applied For" pickup is reborn!

For the first few years of their production, Gibson's famous "Patent Applied For" humbuckers were wound using imprecise machines, resulting in pickups with slightly different output and tone. They were—and remain today—as very desirable to players who want to mix and match and explore a complete spectrum of tonal possibilities. The '57 Classic vintage style humbucker is the result of Gibson's drive to capture and recreate this renowned characteristic.

Introduced in 1990, the '57 Classic provides warm, full tone with a balanced response, packing that classic Gibson PAF humbucker crunch. They are made to the exact same specs as the original PAFs, including Alnico II magnets, nickel-plated pole pieces, nickel slugs, maple spacers, and vintage-style, two-conductor braided wiring. The pickups are also wax potted to remove all internal air space and any chance of microphonic feedback. Suitable for neck or bridge positions.

Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker specs:
Alnico II magnet
2-conductor wiring
Height adjustment screws, springs, and wiring diagram included
Details: Vintage vibes with rich, warm tones and balanced coils.
For either neck or bridge postion: 8.3K ohms output, 1.97" polepiece spread

Dimensions:
Length: 2.75" (69.85mm)
Width: 1.5" (38.10mm)
Height: 1.06" (26.92mm) including mounting tabs