Detail 01
Reverse magnetic polarity
The neck pickup’s reverse magnetic polarity creates the set’s out-of-phase middle switch position.
Product detailSKU #1500000411509
Gibson CustomKirk Hammett Greenybucker Humbucker Pickup Set Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A two-pickup Gibson Custom set developed with Kirk Hammett’s input and derived from the Greeny Les Paul’s Patent Applied For humbuckers, including reverse magnetic polarity for its distinctive middle-position sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking the Greeny Les Paul pickup specifications.
- Players who want the out-of-phase middle-switch-position sound.
- Guitars requiring a rhythm/treble humbucker set with 2-conductor wiring and nickel covers.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Installations that do not use a two-pickup rhythm/treble set.
- Players who do not want the reverse-polarity neck-pickup configuration.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Asymmetrical coil windings
The set uses asymmetrical coil windings specified from the Greeny Les Paul pickups.
Detail 03
Unpolished Alnico II magnets
The pickups use unpolished Alnico II magnets.
Detail 04
Average DC resistance
The rhythm pickup is 8.3k and the treble pickup is 8.7k.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a set of two: rhythm and treble pickups.
- 02The neck pickup has reverse magnetic polarity, which produces an out-of-phase middle switch position.
- 03Confirm that 2-conductor wiring suits the intended installation.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a single pickup or a set?
It is a two-pickup rhythm/treble set.
02What creates the Greeny middle-position sound?
The neck pickup’s reverse magnetic polarity produces an out-of-phase middle switch position.
03What magnets does the set use?
It uses unpolished Alnico II magnets.
04Who helped develop this pickup set?
It was developed with input and guidance from Kirk Hammett, Greeny’s current owner.
Reference
Full specifications
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