2009 Traditional Pro - what pickups are these?

Mr. Papa · Jun 4, 2014

Hey folks,
I just picked up the aforementioned '09 LP Trad Pro, and the pickups are reading 8 K neck and 15 K bridge. Surely these aren't '57 Classics? Maybe Classic / Classic Pro, or 490R / 498T? Any help is appreciated, I'm just getting lost in all the specs changes over the years.
Thank you !

les strat · Jun 5, 2014

Right off hand, those specs scream 489T/490R (Alnicos) to me.

EDIT: Gibson says they are supposed to be BB3 bridge and 57 neck, but that bridge is not a BB3 for sure at 14K!

Robin B · Jun 7, 2014

sounds like 496 and 500t with those winds

bigtomrodney · Jun 7, 2014

les strat said:
EDIT: Gibson says they are supposed to be BB3 bridge and 57 neck, but that bridge is not a BB3 for sure at 14K!

Yeah the Guitar Centre Trad Pro had a 57 Classic in the neck and Burstbucker 3 in the bridge, both with series/parallel switching. I got a set from one for my SG.

Mr. Papa · Jun 12, 2014

I figured it out, it's a '57 Classic in the neck and a DiMarzio Tone Zone in the bridge. Just ordered a set of Sheptones, here's hoping for the best!

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