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Why Gibson Humbucker Guitar Strings Are The Best!

This is a new line of electric guitar string from the Gibson Guitar co. called Gibson Gear, Elgin, Illinois U.S.A. It's new to me...

I've written articles calling the Gibson electric guitar string "the best" actually; they're my favorite electric guitar strings. Like I've said before, "I've used most of the major string brands and I play all the time. Also, I know it's been said time and again "that guitar strings have so much in common that there's no discernable difference between the various brands of strings". I can understand this sentiment, yet I've come to understand a few things regarding the manufacturing and the elements involved making the string do what it does.

Things like, cover to core ratio, (the gauge or diameter of the wire used for the strings). If you were to put a thicker core the string would seem to have a stiff feel, where if you'd use a thinner core wire the string would be feel loose and seem to bend more easily. Too much in either direction, and the string doesn't work for anyone. The same for the alloys or types or metal used to make the string effects the sound and feel.

I was a die-hard steel wrapped string guy since the early eighties starting with Bill Laurence steel wrap guitar strings; I switched to The Gibson "Live Wires" and fell in love with the punch and (feel and sound) consistency not so much the gauge. Later, when the "Vintage Re-Issue" nickel wrapped string came out, I tried those and found that they felt smooth on my fingers and, the strings tended to have a different response and sound which I thought was interesting. I guess the nickel wrap with the plain steel strings made me feel like my solos kicked in the high places. And, I switched to those. You know, I liked the way those strings sounded. There was a nice decay and not too much spike compared to a shorter decay and higher spike like I felt with NPS ("Brite Wires"), yet there was a problem. The nickel cover was a very soft one so I'd encounter fret wear immediately. And, the string would lose tone.

The GIBSON HUMBUCKER strings are made to be more alive or easier for the pick-up to respond to. The package says, "The only guitar string optimized for the humbucking pickup, Gibson Humbucking guitar strings utilize a special composite core wire and a specially formulated wrap wire. This design offers a unique magnetic formulation to make the most of dual-coil high-output pickups". They sure write purdy.

I don't use high-output pickups; I use the Gibson '57 Classic" and "Classic Plus" pickups on my Gibson "Explorer" (called my Frankenfiddle). These strings felt good and the tone had a good blend and consistency between the wrapped and plain strings. I just put the strings on my guitars, the "Explorer" and 56 "Les Paul "Jr. (different pickups) forgot about it until I was on stage and rocking. I've been using the "Brite Wires" for the last few years Gibson has discontinued the steel wrap ("Live Wires") because I couldn't afford to change my strings every single show for a good while there. Which made the "Vintage Re-issue" a no go. Since then I've never wanted to play strings that have no sound after the show. Too much hassle. And, the "Brite Wires" sound, was a good sound, everything was there. Nothing jumped out to me and I found myself just "playing guitar".

So here I am, playing a show and noticed the tone. Plus, my fingers felt different smacking those wires. The rest of the night was fun and "in the moment". The next week I called Gil Pini at Gibson Gear in Elgin to ask him what was up with these "bad boys" and he hipped me to the extra iron in those "kickin' rockers".

I don't have any "insider details" concerning the "Gibson Humbucker" electric guitar strings. I know they are sealed for protection from oxidization for the elements as all their (Gibson Gear) strings are. These are my immediate reflections as an experienced performing musician, guitarist, and still.... A fan!! Keep up the fantastic work, guys. You ROCK!!!!

When I find out more about the "Gibson Humbucker" electric guitar strings I'll let you know.

Peace, and find your MUSE,

Michael Tafoya
p.s. I'm not affiliated with Gibson Guitar I'm a fan and customer.

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EMG Active Humbucking Pickup - Black $119.99 Loaded with Alnico magnets and separate preamps, this pickup is 2 pickups in 1. In single-coil mode, it produces a bright, airy sound, while in dual-coil the sound is rich, warm and powerful.

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EMG EMG-89 Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup White $119 Inside the EMG-89 guitar pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 humbucker's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

EMG EMG-89 Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black $119 Inside the EMG-89 guitar pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 humbucker's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

EMG EMG-89 Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Ivory $119 Inside the EMG-89 guitar pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 humbucker's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

Emg Emg-89 Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup White $119 Inside the EMG-89 guitar pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 humbucker's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

Emg Emg-89 Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Ivory $119 Inside the EMG-89 guitar pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 humbucker's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

Emg Emg-89 Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black $119 Inside the EMG-89 guitar pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 humbucker's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

EMG EMG-89R Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black $119 Inside the EMG-89R pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a guitar pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 pickup's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.For the sweet single coil tone in the neck, use the EMG-89R pickup, which simply is the EMG-89 placed 180 degrees in the cover cap housing. The most requested combo system is the EMG-89/EMG-SA/EMG-89R. This gives you the best of both worlds, offering the most versatility possible in a HSH setup.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

EMG EMG-89R Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Ivory $119 Inside the EMG-89R pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a guitar pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 pickup's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.For the sweet single coil tone in the neck, use the EMG-89R pickup, which simply is the EMG-89 placed 180 degrees in the cover cap housing. The most requested combo system is the EMG-89/EMG-SA/EMG-89R. This gives you the best of both worlds, offering the most versatility possible in a HSH setup.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

EMG EMG-89R Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup White $119 Inside the EMG-89R pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a guitar pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 pickup's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.For the sweet single coil tone in the neck, use the EMG-89R pickup, which simply is the EMG-89 placed 180 degrees in the cover cap housing. The most requested combo system is the EMG-89/EMG-SA/EMG-89R. This gives you the best of both worlds, offering the most versatility possible in a HSH setup.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

Emg Emg-89R Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black $119 Inside the EMG-89R pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a guitar pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 pickup's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.For the sweet single coil tone in the neck, use the EMG-89R pickup, which simply is the EMG-89 placed 180 degrees in the cover cap housing. The most requested combo system is the EMG-89/EMG-SA/EMG-89R. This gives you the best of both worlds, offering the most versatility possible in a HSH setup.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

Emg Emg-89R Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup White $119 Inside the EMG-89R pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a guitar pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 pickup's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.For the sweet single coil tone in the neck, use the EMG-89R pickup, which simply is the EMG-89 placed 180 degrees in the cover cap housing. The most requested combo system is the EMG-89/EMG-SA/EMG-89R. This gives you the best of both worlds, offering the most versatility possible in a HSH setup.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

Emg Emg-89R Split Coil Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Ivory $119 Inside the EMG-89R pickup are both single and dual-coil pickups, each with its own output. The single-coil mode is an Alnico-loaded stacked EMG-SA. The dual-coil mode consists of two Alnico-loaded coils opposite one another, creating a guitar pickup similar to the EMG-85. A push/pull volume or tone enables you to switch from the clarity of a single-coil to the fatness of a humbucking. Virtually noiseless in both modes. The EMG-89 pickup's separate outputs give you option to utilize EMG tone enhancing accessory circuits on either pickup output.For the sweet single coil tone in the neck, use the EMG-89R pickup, which simply is the EMG-89 placed 180 degrees in the cover cap housing. The most requested combo system is the EMG-89/EMG-SA/EMG-89R. This gives you the best of both worlds, offering the most versatility possible in a HSH setup.Package includes:EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cablePrewired push/pull volume/tone control setOutput jackBattery clip setScrews and springs

Silversun Pickups $34 Silversun Pickups

PRS 25th Anniversary McCarty 10-Top Electric Guitar with Narrowfield Pickups Smokeburst $3253 The PRS Guitars 25th Anniversary McCarty Narrowfield 10-Top Electric Guitar honors revered design mentor Ted McCarty. Following in the footsteps of Ted's innovative spirit, the McCarty 10-Top guitar combines all the traditional features of the original and adds cutting edge pickups. Passive PRS narrowfield pickups shrink the sensory field detecting the string much like a single-coil but are hum canceling. The result is a new sounding pickup with blended features of single-coil, soapbar and humbucking pickups. The 10-top PRS 25th Anniversary McCarty narrowfield guitar offers a new sound with traditional flavor.Mahogany bodyCarved figured maple 10-TopNitro topcoatMahogany neck25" scaleWide fat neck shapeBound rosewood fretboard22 frets25th Anniversary shadow bird fretboard inlaysEagle headstock inlayPRS 14:1 Phase II low-mass locking tunersMcCarty truss rod coverPRS stoptail bridge57/08 Narrowfield Treblepickup57/08 Narrowfield Bass pickupVolume and tone control with 3-way toggle pickup selectorNickel hardware

Prs 25Th Anniv. Mccarty 10-Top Electric Guitar W/ Narrowfield Pickups $3253 The PRS Guitars 25th Anniversary McCarty Narrowfield 10-Top Electric Guitar honors revered design mentor Ted McCarty. Following in the footsteps of Ted's innovative spirit, the McCarty 10-Top guitar combines all the traditional features of the original and adds cutting edge pickups. Passive PRS narrowfield pickups shrink the sensory field detecting the string much like a single-coil but are hum canceling. The result is a new sounding pickup with blended features of single-coil, soapbar and humbucking pickups. The 10-top PRS 25th Anniversary McCarty narrowfield guitar offers a new sound with traditional flavor.Mahogany bodyCarved figured maple 10-TopNitro topcoatMahogany neck25" scaleWide fat neck shapeBound rosewood fretboard22 frets25th Anniversary shadow bird fretboard inlaysEagle headstock inlayPRS 14:1 Phase II low-mass locking tunersMcCarty truss rod coverPRS stoptail bridge57/08 Narrowfield Treblepickup57/08 Narrowfield Bass pickupVolume and tone control with 3-way toggle pickup selectorNickel hardware

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