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 TESLA VR 60N CR 60 CLASSIC CHROME HUMBUCKER GUITAR PICKUP NEW $1.25 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 18:48:39 PDT |
 USA DIMARZIO DP 190 AIR CLASSIC DUAL SOUND F SPACED BLUE NECK HUMBUCKER PAF JEM $9.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 14:59:53 PDT |
 Epiphone Alnico Classic Humbucker Neck Pickup $9.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 10:01:05 PDT |
 Epiphone Alnico Classic Humbucker Bridge Pickup $9.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 10:01:23 PDT |
 HUMBUCKER Neck Side GOLD Classic Tone Vintage Vibe FREE US SHIP Guitar Part $19.50 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 15:13:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $19.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 490T humbucker pickup from early Les Paul Classic $15.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 18:00:43 PDT |
 HUMBUCKER Gold Rear Bridge Side Classic TONE New FREE US Ship Guitar Part $22.75 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 15:14:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $22.75 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 CLASSIC AMERICAN KAZOOBIE HUMBUCKER ELECTRIC KAZOO $34.88 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 14:29:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $34.88 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Epiphone Les Paul Classic HumbuckersHOTHB8B HB6N $29.99 End Date: Friday Jun-8-2012 12:50:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Epiphone Alnico Classic Humbucker Bridge Pickup $29.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 10:25:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Epiphone Alnico Classic Humbucker Neck Pickup $29.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 14:52:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Epiphone Alnico Classic Humbucker Bridge Pickup $29.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 14:52:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Fender Classic Player HH Dual Humbucker PICKGUARD tortoise $34.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:01:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $34.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GFS Classic II Alnico 2 Humbucker Bridge Black H138 $35.45 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 9:09:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $35.45 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GFS Classic II Alnico 2 Nickel Humbucker Bridge H142 $38.45 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 9:09:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $38.45 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GFS Classic II Alnico 2 Gold Humbucker Bridge H144 $40.45 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 9:09:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $40.45 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GFS Classic II Alnico 2 Gold Humbucker Neck H145 $40.45 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 9:09:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $40.45 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson Epiphone Dot Alnico Classic + Humbucker PICKUP $49.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 20:59:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson Epiphone Dot Alnico Classic Humbucker PICKUP $49.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 21:01:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Res O Glas Jetsons Accessories Kit Offer Valid Only With Guitar Body Purchase $55.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 20:31:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $55.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 TESLA Humbucker VR 60 Classic $62.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 16:32:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $62.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DiMarzio DP190BK Air Classic Humbucker Neck Pickup Black $63.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 11:10:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $63.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DiMarzio DP191BK AIR CLASSIC Humbucker Bridge Pickup Blk $63.99 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 10:11:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $63.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DIMARZIO DP190 Air Classic Neck Humbucker Guitar Pickup BLACK REGULAR SPACED $64.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 15:44:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $64.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DiMarzio DP191 Air Classic Airbucker Alnico 5 Humbucker Bridge Pickup Black $64.95 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 22:17:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $64.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DiMarzio DP190 Air Classic Airbucker Alnico 5 Humbucker Neck Pickup Black NEW $64.95 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 22:17:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $64.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DIMARZIO DP191 Air Classic Bridge Humbucker Guitar Pickup BLACK REGULAR SPACED $64.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 16:47:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $64.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Blk Dimarzio Air Classic Humbucker Guitar Pickup DP190 $64.99 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 18:48:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $64.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 New Dimarzio Air Classic Humbucker Guitar Pickup DP190 $64.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 20:09:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $64.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dimarzio Air Classic Humbucker Guitar Pickup DP191 $65.95 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 20:03:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $65.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SEYMOUR DUNCAN SH 1N 59 ZEBRA CLASSIC HUMBUCKER NEW $72.95 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 1:22:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $72.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SEYMOUR DUNCAN SH 1N 59 BLACK CLASSIC HUMBUCKER NEW NO LOGO $72.95 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 15:47:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $72.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DIMARZIO DP191 Air Classic Bridge Humbucker Guitar Pickup NICKEL REGULAR SPACED $79.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:50:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dimarzio Air Classic Gold Humbucker Guitar Pickup DP191 $79.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 20:03:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dimarzio Air Classic Nickle Humbucker Pickup DP190 $79.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 20:03:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dimarzio Air Classic Black Humbucker Pickup DP190 $79.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 10:14:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Guitar Pickup Black $81.30 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 18:45:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $97.49 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Fender Classic Player Jaguar Enforcer Humbucker PICKUP $79.99 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 14:23:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Plus Black Humbucker Guitar Pickup $86.59 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 19:31:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $105.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Nickel Humbucker Neck Guitar Pickup $86.73 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 19:31:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $107.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Fervor Classic PAF Humbucker Set $85.00 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 10:44:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $85.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Gold Humbucker Neck Guitar Pickup $91.66 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 19:31:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $110.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Plus Gold Humbucker Guitar Pickup $91.92 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 19:31:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $114.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Wilkinson Electric Guitar Humbucking Pickup Nickel silver humbucker classic neck $74.95 End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 15:48:04 PDT |
 Wilkinson Electric Guitar Humbucking Pickup Nickel silver humbucker classic neck $74.95 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 0:40:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $74.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Guitar Pickup Black $97.99 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:57:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $97.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW Seymour Duncan Live Wire Classic II Humbucker PICKUP Neck LW CH2n $101.95 End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 11:25:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $101.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW Seymour Duncan Live Wire Classic II Humbucker PICKUP Black Bridge LW CH2b $101.95 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 13:18:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $101.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson IM90T DB 490T Modern Classic Humbucker Pickup Bridge Double Black $102.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 8:46:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $102.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic 4 Conductor Nickel Humbucker Pickup $102.30 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 18:45:09 PDT |
 Gibson 57 Classic Plus Black Humbucker Guitar Pickup $106.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 11:30:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $106.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson IM90T CH 490T Modern Classic Humbucker Pickup Bridge Chrome $108.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 8:39:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $108.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Nickel Humbucker Neck Guitar Pickup $108.75 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 13:58:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $108.75 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GIBSON 57 CLASSIC HUMBUCKER NICKEL BRAND NEW IN CLEAR ACRYLIC BOX GENUINE GIBSON $108.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 13:46:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: $108.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 New Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Pickup NICKEL $109.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 17:52:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $109.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 New Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Pickup NICKEL $109.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 18:01:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $109.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Plus Nickel Humbucker Guitar Pickup $111.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 11:35:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $111.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Gold Humbucker Neck Guitar Pickup $111.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 11:38:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $111.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic 4 Conductor Wax Potted Humbucker Pickup Zebra $112.23 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 20:15:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $112.23 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Guitar Pickup Gibson 57 Classic Plus Nickel Humbucker $115.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 20:47:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $115.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Plus Gold Humbucker Guitar Pickup $115.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 11:32:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $115.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson IM57R ZB Classic 57 Zebra Humbucker Pickup $116.00 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 14:04:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $116.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson IM57R DB Classic 57 Double Black Humbucker Pickup $116.00 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 14:21:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $116.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 classic Double Black Humbucker Pickup NIB Free US Shipping w BIN $116.10 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 16:18:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $116.10 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 IM57R NH Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Pickup Works as Neck or Bridge Nickel $117.99 End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 9:55:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $117.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Plus Nickel Humbucker Guitar Pickup $119.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 20:44:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Neck Pickup Nickel 886830223334 $119.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 16:33:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker PICKUP Zebra Guitar Les Paul SG USA $119.99 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 14:25:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DiMarzio Classic Rock Humbucker Set Black $119.99 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 16:48:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DiMarzio Classic Rock Humbucker Set Black $119.99 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 16:55:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DiMarzio Classic Rock Humbucker Set Black $119.99 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 16:55:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson IM57P ZB Classic 57 Plus Zebra Humbucker Pickup $122.00 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 14:40:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $122.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 IM57P NH Gibson 57 Classic Plus Bridge Position Humbucker Pickup Nickel $122.99 End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 9:55:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $122.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW Gibson 57 Classic Plus Humbucker Pickup Nickel + $119.79 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 17:12:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.79 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Guitar Pickup Nickel $124.95 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 13:36:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $124.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 USA Gibson Les Paul 57 Classic Humbucker PICKUP Zebra N $119.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 20:47:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Neck Pickup Gold 889406739444 $126.39 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 18:03:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $126.39 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Gold Humbucker Guitar Pickup $129.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 18:30:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $129.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic 4 Conductor Nickel Humbucker Pickup $129.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 12:00:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $129.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Neck Pickup Nickel $130.49 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 5:08:39 PDT Buy It Now for only: $130.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW Gibson 57 Classic Plus Humbucker PICKUP Nickel Guitar USA Les Paul SG ES $133.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:49:39 PDT Buy It Now for only: $133.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Plus + Nickel Humbucker Guitar Pickup IM57P NH $133.99 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 18:30:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $133.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 IM57P NH Classic Plus + Humbucker Guitar Pickup $134.95 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 14:06:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $134.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW Gibson 57 Vintage Style Classic Humbucker GOLD $134.99 End Date: Friday Jun-8-2012 15:27:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $134.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 USA Seymour Duncan PICKUP SET JB TB 4 Humbucker STK S4 Classic Stack $139.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 19:36:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: $139.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Nickel Classic Electric $149.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 14:22:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: $149.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker Gold Classic Electric $157.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 14:21:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $157.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic+ Humbucker Nickel Classic $159.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 14:23:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $159.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Hot Humbucker Matched Pair Nickel $164.05 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 19:31:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $217.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Porter Pickups Upgrade Humbuckers Smooth Classic Black $171.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 11:45:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $171.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GIBSON 57 Classic pickup SET vintage humbucker tone $169.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 15:03:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $169.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW Seymour Duncan Live Wire Classic II Humbucker PICKUP SET Pickups LW CH2s $182.95 End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 9:21:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $182.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Signature Live Wires Classic II Humbucker Set $189.00 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 7:03:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: $189.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic + 57 Classic Humbucker Pickup PAF $179.99 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 11:18:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $179.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Smits handwound classic humbucker pair PAF vintage tone customizable alnico 2345 $180.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 8:50:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $180.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson 57 Classic Hot Humbucker Matched Pair Nickel $218.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 11:43:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $218.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Smits handwound guitar pickups Real Classic Coils PAF humbuckers vintage style $210.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 3:58:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $210.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DiMarzio Classic Rock Humbucker Pre Wired Pickup Set $249.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 15:44:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $249.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gibson Vintage Matched 57 Classic Humbucker Pickup Set in Nickel BRAND NEW $249.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 18:03:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $249.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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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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