Detail 01
Ceramic and Alnico 2 magnets
The pickup combines both magnet types as part of its stated strong, clear sound.
Product detailSKU #1500000470889
GibsonTony Iommi Signature Humbucker Pickup Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A high-output Gibson signature humbucker built for Tony Iommi’s heavy Black Sabbath sound, with clear note definition under high gain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking high-gain clarity and strong, focused power chords
- Guitarists who want coil-split, series, or parallel wiring options
- Players wanting a humbucker usable in bridge, middle, or neck position
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want a chrome-covered humbucker
- Players who do not need its four-conductor wiring options
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
16k resistance
Gibson states the special windings push output to 16k resistance for high-gain playing with note definition.
Detail 03
Wax and epoxy potting
Gibson states this treatment is used to reduce feedback and unwanted noise at loud volumes or with distortion.
Detail 04
Four-conductor wiring
Supports coil splitting and series or parallel wiring setups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Its 16k resistance is stated as high output for high-gain playing.
- 02Plan the wiring configuration you want, since the four wires support coil splitting and series/parallel setups.
- 03The pickup is stated to work in any guitar position, from bridge to neck.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is this pickup associated with?
It is the Gibson Tony Iommi Signature Humbucker, built to match the heavy sound Tony Iommi uses for Black Sabbath.
02Can it be installed in different pickup positions?
Yes. The supplied product data states it can work anywhere from bridge to neck.
03What wiring options does it support?
Its four wires allow coil splitting and series or parallel wiring setups.
04How is unwanted feedback addressed?
Gibson wax-pots and epoxies the pickup to help stop feedback and unwanted noise.
Reference
Full specifications
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