Mini-Humbucker · Alnico V magnet
Firebird Mini-Humbucker
Gibson's mini-humbucker with blade pole pieces and a bright, chiming voice — the signature pickup of the Firebird.
Specifications
- Pickup Type
- Mini-Humbucker
- Magnet
- Alnico V
- Typical Position
- Neck/Bridge
- Relative Output
- Medium
- DC Resistance
- ~6.5kΩ
- Production Years
- 1963–Present
Tone Characteristics
Bright, clear and chiming with a tight low end and a distinctive single-coil-like top. Quieter and clearer than a full humbucker, with a unique blade-pole design.
Best Applications
Rock, blues, slide — a cutting tone that sits clearly in a mix.
Common Gibson Models
Firebird, Firebird Studio