GIBSON PICKUP SHOP 1968 T-TOP REISSUE IN DOUBLE BLACK AND DOUBLE VINTAGE WHITE T-TOP BOBBINS HANDCRAFTED IN NASHVILLE, TN, AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ONGIBSON.COM
| Gibson, the iconic instrument brand that has shaped sound across generations and genres, is proud to announce the 1968 T‑Top Reissues from the Gibson Pickup Shop—a faithful return of one of the most influential humbucker™ voices in electric guitar history. Backed by nearly 90 years of Gibson pickup innovation and manufacturing expertise, these new reissues recreate the brighter, tighter, more aggressive character that helped define countless classic tones, now built with the same era‑correct spirit for today’s players. Available in Double Black T-Top and Vintage White T-Top bobbins, the 1968 T-Top Reissue humbucker captures the look, materials, and construction details of original T-Tops produced from 1966–1979, including Alnico 5 magnets, period-correct winding specifications, 2 conductor wiring, and an unpotted build for authentic response and dynamics (with an average 7.5k DC resistance). As vintage T-Tops have become increasingly collectible, the Gibson Pickup Shop 1968 T-Top Reissues deliver the unmistakable sound and style of a true classic—without the vintage price—and are available worldwide now at Gibson.com, Gibson Garage locations, and through authorized Gibson dealers. 1968 T-Top Reissue, Double Black T-Top Bobbins: |
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| 1968 T-Top Reissue, Double Black T-Top Bobbins The Gibson Pickup Shop 1968 T-Top Reissue in Double Black T-Top bobbins is a faithful recreation of the humbucker™ style Gibson produced from 1966–1979, when coil forms were stamped with a “T” on top—originally a simple production mark used to confirm bobbins were oriented correctly, and the detail that ultimately gave these pickups their iconic “T-Top” nickname. Revered for a voice that’s brighter, tighter, and more aggressive than late50s Patent Applied For designs, original T-Tops became a defining ingredient in countless classic recordings and have been associated with players including Jimmy Page, Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Pete Townshend, Angus Young, Peter Frampton, Nancy Wilson, Randy Rhoads, Mick Ronson, and Tony Iommi, among many others. Built for any position, this reissue nails the vintage formula with Alnico 5 magnets, period-correct winding specifications, 2conductor wiring, and an unpotted construction that preserves the open, immediate attack and dynamic response players chase, while its uncovered build and Double Black T-Top bobbins deliver the unmistakable old-school look. With an average 7.5k DC resistance, it’s engineered to deliver authentic T-Top character—classic visuals and that focused, punchy edge—without the vintage T-Top price. 1968 T-Top Reissue, Double Vintage White T-Top Bobbins: |
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| 1968 T-Top Reissue, Double Vintage White T-Top Bobbins The Gibson Pickup Shop 1968 T-Top Reissue in Double Vintage White T-Top bobbins brings back the unmistakable look and voice of the original Gibson T-Tops produced from 1966–1979—named for the “T” stamped on the top of the coil forms to help assemblers confirm correct bobbin orientation during production. Celebrated for a tone that’s brighter, tighter, and more aggressive than late-50s Patent Applied For designs, vintage T-Tops helped shape era-defining sounds and have been associated with players including Jimmy Page, Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Pete Townshend, Angus Young, Peter Frampton, Nancy Wilson, Randy Rhoads, Mick Ronson, and Tony Iommi, among many others—cementing the T-Top as an enduring Gibson pickup icon. Faithful to the originals in both materials and construction, this reissue is built for any position and features Alnico 5 magnets, periodcorrect winding specifications, 2-conductor wiring, and an unpotted build for the open, immediate response and dynamic feel players expect from vintage-style pickups. With no cover, the Double Vintage White T-Top bobbins deliver classic T-Top visual character (using the same TTop bobbin style as the vintage units), while the average 7.5k DC resistance targets that focused, punchy output and articulation. Offered alongside the Double Black option for visual preference, the Double Vintage White version delivers the same authentic TTop sound and style—without the vintage T-Top price. Take a deep dive into the Gibson Pickup Shop on the Gibson Gazette: HERE. |
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