From scorching lead guitar to his own line of hot sauces, Billy Gibbons has never been afraid of a little extra heat. The Pearly Gates pickup set from his coveted 1959 Les Paul® has been a favorite among P.A.F. purists for decades. For the Reverend, some guitars in his collection benefited from additional output to deliver his signature sound. This demand for a hotter wind forged The Hades Gates humbucker set – a fiery take on the mid-forward, punchy sound Billy is known for. Alnico 2 magnets and this added output drive your amp into some hot, blue, and righteous territory. Hades Gates™ Humbuckers are hand built in Santa Barbara, California with 4-conductor cable and short mounting legs.

Product Features

• Inspired by Pearly Gates humbuckers and custom-voiced for ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons
• The bridge position model brings heightened output, assertive attack, and enticing percussive traits—perfect for blues rhythms, double stops, lead playing, and beyond!
• Animates your amp with thick sustain, rich harmonics, and a fiery punch in the highs and upper midrange
• Alnico II magnets infuse tone with open vintage qualities and a touch-sensitive response
• 4-conductor cable and short mounting legs — suitable for most Les Paul-style guitars
• Handbuilt in Santa Barbara, CA

Attributes

• Color: Black

Technical Specifications

• # of Strings: 6
• Features: Signature Model
• Position: Bridge
• Pickup Type: Humbucker
• Active/Passive: Passive
• # of Conductors: 4
• Quantity: Single
• Magnet Material: Alnico
• DC Resistance: 8.9K
• Format: Traditional Humbucker
• Humbucker String Spacing: Standard
• Shaft Length: Short