ONE new old stock A+ Epiphone ACPNHZCN-4 Alnico Classic Pro NECK, ZEBRA Humbucker, 7.7k Alnico V, Quick Connect, 4 conductor + screws & springs (2023) part of Epiphone's Pro Series Line of Humbuckers - which is called ProBUCKER

Up for grabs is ONE new old stock A+ Epiphone ACPNHZCN-4 Alnico Classic Pro NECK, ZEBRA Humbucker, QUICK Connection, 4 conductor, Alnico V (evenly wound), wax potted + screws & springs. From 2023. Fully functional 7.7k

NOTE: in person the Creme Color look as it does in pictures # 7 and # 8. In the other pictures of the TOP Side - the creme color look a little lighter that it look like in person (looks a little lighter because of the room's lighting and / or because of the camera's flash).

I am also including a wiring diagram [in case you need it or a different Epiphone (or Gibson) pickup)].

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NECK Spacing:

• 50mm pole spacing (which is just under 2 inches). SEE pictures # 7 and # 8

Heads up - in a separate Reverb listing -I have the matching Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro Zebra Bridge Humbucker with Quick Connect End (in similar condition), Here's the REVERB link for it.

• https://reverb.com/item/90863509-one-new-old-stock-a-epiphone-acppnhzcb-4-alnico-classic-pro-bridge-zebra-humbucker-8-4k-alnico-v-quick-connect-4-conductor-screws-springs-2023-part-of-epiphone-s-pro-series-line-of-humbuckers-which-is-called-probucker?publish_confirmation=true
• Please let me know if you plan to purchase both pickups. This way I can let you know the correct shipping / packaging cost.

And if you prefer this model, color pickup (in the same cosmetic condition) with a solder connection (meaning WITHOUT the Quick Connect End - I have one listed in a different REVERB listing. Here's the link for it (NOTE: it is price lower because it does not have the QC End):

• https://reverb.com/item/90740141-one-new-old-stock-very-near-a-epiphone-acpnhzcn-4-alnico-classic-pro-neck-zebra-humbucker-7-75k-alnico-v-solder-connect-4-conductor-screws-springs-wiring-diagram-2023-part-of-epiphone-s-pro-series-line-of-humbuckers-which-is-called-probucker

** Specific details about the condition of new old stock A+ Epiphone ACPNHZCN-4 Alnico Classic Pro NECK, ZEBRA Humbucker, 7.7k Alnico V, Quick Connect, 4 conductor pickup that you are looking at now are of near the end of the description **

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This model pickup is part of Epiphone's Pro Series Line of Humbuckers (the SERIES is called ProBUCKER).

Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro Pickups use Alnico V magnets and are evenly wound. They are similar (NOT EXACTLY the SAME) to the Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers (NOT part of this listing), but are a little brighter due to the Alnico V magnet. 

• NOTE: the top side of the pickup has a thin plastic protective covering (that you can easily peel off) that is clear with a graphic covering 1/2 of this plastic covering. Part of the graphic on the covering says "ProBUCKER by EPIPHONE VINTAGE HUMBUCKING PICKUPS." SEE pictures # 1, # 3, and # 9. You also see it in picture # 2. This thin protective plastic covering has some surface was residue.
• Basically this means that the Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro model pickup is part of Epiphone's PRO SERIES Line of Humbucker.
• The SERIES is called ProBUCKER.
• This model pickup is called: Alnico Classic Pro. Model # ACPNHZCN-4

NOTE: Only ONE new old stock very near A+ Epiphone ACPNHZCN-4 Alnico Classic Pro Neck Zebra Humbucker, 4 conductor, QUICK Connection Alnico V (evenly wound), wax potted is for sale in this listing.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro pickup is labeled as a "ProBucker" because it is part of Epiphone's line of "Pro" pickups, which are designed to deliver a high-quality, vintage-inspired tone with improved clarity and articulation, often considered an upgrade over standard Epiphone pickups; essentially, "ProBucker" signifies that this pickup is a premium option within the Epiphone lineup, specifically designed to emulate the classic characteristics of vintage humbuckers. This information was taken from the site in the link below (from a GOOGLE SEARCH on the topic: Why does the Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro pickup have a ProBUCKER label on the top side.

• google.com/search?q=why+does+the+Epiphone+Alnico+Classic+Pro+pickup+have+a+Pro+Bucker+label+on+the+top+side&sca_esv=a685d0dafc99c023&ei=H4tKZ73WPMKq5NoP98e4sAI&ved=0ahUKEwj94YOLk4OKAxVCFVkFHfcjDiYQ4dUDCA8&uact=5&oq=why+does+the+Epiphone+Alnico+Classic+Pro+pickup+have+a+Pro+Bucker+label+on+the+top+side&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiV3doeSBkb2VzIHRoZSBFcGlwaG9uZSBBbG5pY28gQ2xhc3NpYyBQcm8gcGlja3VwIGhhdmUgYSBQcm8gQnVja2VyIGxhYmVsIG9uIHRoZSB0b3Agc2lkZUgAUABYAHAAeAGQAQCYAQCgAQCqAQC4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgCgAgCYAwDiAwUSATEgQJIHAKAHAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

The under-side of this pickup has three labels (two are not that important) and the one in the center has the model # of this pickup: ACPNHZCN-4.

The pickup that I have for sale has an Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro. The under-side of the pickup has a label that says ACPNHZCN-4.

ACPNHZCN-4 is the model number (it is NOT a serial number).

• ACP = Alnico Classic Pro
• Z means Zebra
• N means Neck position
• 4 since this is a 4 conductor pickup - I think it means 4 conductor (I might be right / I might be wrong)
• I don't know what the other letters mean

NOTE: There is some confusion about some model Epiphone pickups (in general) and there is confusion as to what model Gibson pickup they are similar to (or that they are trying to replicate or almost replicate with Epiphone standards). Here I'm mostly focusing of the Epiphone's line of "Pro" pickups.

Some of the information in the link below explains what magnets are used in certain Epi "Pro" pickups and in certain Gibson pickups. And it explains what these Epiphone pickups are most similar to in the Gibson line of pickups, etc...

bluesguitarunleashed.com/forum/index.php?threads/epi-probuckers-vs-epi-alnico-classic-pro-pickups.7552/

• So the information in the above link - states and comes to the conclusion that that the Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro's are not "equivalent" to their big brother Gibson '57 Classic (NOT part of this listing) as far as magnet type used - but could be using Gibson "specs" for the rest of the pickup.
• It also states: The Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers use Alnico V magnets and are evenly wound. They are similar to the Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers, but are a little brighter due to the Alnico V magnet. The Epiphone ProBucker pickups (NOT part of this listing) are unevenly wound and use Alnico II magnets. They are similar in tone and output to the Gibson Burstbucker 1, 2, and 3 pickups. 

MAGNETS in the following three model Epiphone humbucker pickups:

1) Epi Alnico Classic have Alnico V's, are evenly wound
2) Epi ProBucker have Alnico II's, are unevenly wound

3) ** Epi Alnico Classic Pro have Alnico V's ** (this is the model for sale in this listing

• making them higher in output for enhanced mids and highs
• As I stated near the beginning of the description - Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro Pickups as part of Epiphone's Pro Series Line of Humbuckers (the SERIES is called ProBUCKER).

Gibson '57 Classics have Alnico II's
Gibson Burstbuckers 1, 2, and 3 have Alnico II's
Gibson Burstbucker Pro have Alnico V's (this is a relatively "NEW" pickup model that Gibson makes).

Hope that this info helps you and / if necessary - leads you to other forums and / or sites that can give you the additional info that you are looking for. But other forums might confuse you. And I think if you contact Epiphone your self you might get the same response that is given in the link above. But you can try and see what response you get. And I feel that provided the information and the two links to end your confusion (if you were confused 😜)...

I was planning to list this NECK pickup sooner - became busy - now I finally have a chance to list it. This Alnico Classic Pro NECK pickup came off of a new Epi LP (forgot which model). No longer have the guitar.

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Details about the condition of the pickup for sale in the listing that you are looking at now is after the info about the other Epi Alnico pickup that i have listed on REVERB

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And on hand - not listed yet - I have onee of each A+ new old stock (from 2023) Epi ProBuckers Neck Nickel / Bridge Nickel (they each have the Quick Connect End). As I mentioned above - Epi ProBuckershave Alnico II's, are unevenly wound. I plan to list them in separate Reverb listings later this weekend.

• Please message me if you plan to purchase more than one Epi pickup - this way I can let you know the correct shipping / packaging cost.

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Back to information about the ONE new old stock A+ Epiphone ACPNHZCN-4 Alnico Classic Pro Neck Humbucker, Zebra, QUICK Connection, 4 conductor, Alnico V (evenly wound), wax potted + screws & springs for sale in the listing that you are looking at now.

TOP SIDE.

• Very near A+ shape. If you closely examine the TOP Side- you can se about two extremely tiny, very light - but kind of visible - nicks on the lower right edge of the BLACK Bobbin (SEE close-up picture # 11). Most people would not even notice this.
• And there is a little bit of very light surface wax spots which can be carefully & easily wiped off.

The Left & Right METAL Mounting TABS have some surface wax.

BOTTOM SIDE.

• Mostly very clean. It has a thin layer of surface wax. This surface wax has some tiny surface nicks and a few very light very short dash scratches.

WIRE(s): The main wire, the thin wires, and the Quick Connect End are fine.

• SEE picture # 14 for how the Quick Connect part looks like on the circuit board of the control harness (the circuit board part / the control harness is / are NOT included - this picture is ONLY provided as a reference.
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• LEAD WIRE - Full Length -- to end of QUICK CONNECT Part: about 13 and 7/8 inches
• Length of main lead to the ends of the colored areas of thin individual wires : about 13 and 7/8 inches
• Length of the Gray part of the main Lead Wire (gray part before the thin colored wires) 12 and 1/8 inches

The screws & springs are fine (they are new)

Works fine - full strength.

7.7k is the multi-meter reading that I got on June 14, 2025. Room temp was about 68 °F. Remember that room temperature affects the multi-meter reading - so this reading fluctuates a little bit.

NOTE: if you decide to cut off the QUICK Connect End - do the following to get the multimeter reading:

• tie (twist) green and white wires of the pickup together (but you do not need them to touch the multimeter. These wires are already twisted together (if necessary - you can untwist them)
• tie (twist) black and bare wires - these are the GROUND wires [multi-meter black to black & bare (ground) wires of the pickup]. These wires are already twisted together (if necessary - you can untwist them)
• red is by itself - this is the HOT wire [multi-meter red to red (hot) wire of the pickup]
• select 20k ohms (or 200k ohms to get a less detailed reading).

I took several pictures of the pickup and there are a few pictures that show the screws & springs. And the first picture shows the wiring diagram.

Feel free to ask for more pictures.

NOTE:  There may be a few not too serious imperfections that I overlooked. There are a couple imperfections that can be see in person that are not visible in the pictures (or that look a little different in person than they do in the pictures).  And - there are a few glares that show up in the pictures that aren't visible in person .

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• Feel free to ask questions.
• Will discount shipping on combined purchases!!

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