Maxon Super 70 1978 Set- Black Uncovered
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Vintage 1978 Ibanez Super 70 Humbucker Pickup Set – Uncovered Black BobbinsUp for sale is a highly sought-after, matched vintage set of 1978 Ibanez Super 70 humbuckers. Manufactured by Maxon in Japan, these legendary pickups are famous for their unique Alnico VIII magnets, warm vintage punch, and aggressive midrange bite. This is the exact era and style of pickup famously used by Eddie Van Halen in his Ibanez Destroyer to record the early VH albums.Both pickups have been fully tested and are in perfect operational health. They feature uncovered black bobbins, giving them a killer vintage aesthetic perfect for a restoration or a premium upgrade to a Les Paul, PRS, or vintage Ibanez guitar.Specifications & Measurements:
- Date Code: 281213 (Stamped on baseplate, decoding to December 13, 1978)
- Pickup 1 (Bridge Recommendation): Reads 8.09kΩ on a digital multimeter
- Pickup 2 (Neck Recommendation): Reads 8.08kΩ on a digital multimeter
- Magnets: Original Alnico 8 (VIII)
- Wiring: Vintage single-conductor braided shield wire
- Bobbins: Uncovered Black
Condition Notes:
These are true vintage items from 1978. They show minor cosmetic wear, light scratches on the bobbins, and natural aging on the baseplates as expected for their age. Both have healthy lead wire lengths left for installation. Please see all photos for exact condition.
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