Gibson vs Ibanez humbuckers

Before and after video of changing out the stock Ibanez pick up and replacing it with a Gison PU57ZB2 on an Ibanez Gio guitar.

[@user-sm7fu7ds1y]

this Orange's clean sound really nice

[@Major00Tom]

Hi, John. I think one of the main differences between those pick ups is the magnet type. I have two HH guitars with alnico v and ii each one. They sound pretty different, one more dark and velvety and the other more clear and crisp. Ceramic magnets sound even more defined than alnico v. I think it maybe the case with the Ibanez pick ups. Greetings from Chile.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks for the info!

[@RevoFoto]

Fantastic! Wow I love your easy laid back approach stunningly clear and tone for days. The Ibanez p/u has a little more trebley bite at the attack point but the zebra p/u sounds more smooth and warmer. New SUB. I look forward to future content!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Welcome aboard.

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Back in the late 1970s I replaced the PAFs in my 1962 ES335TD with Ibanez Humbuckers - not that much difference - if anything, the Ibanez had better clarity - I recall that both the PAFs and the Ibanez construction was a little different inside, however, they were around the same impedance! I also acquired a single Ibanez Humbucker from a friend and noted that it was constructed exactly the same as a PAF, and apart from the PAF Sticker, one could not tell the difference!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

I am sure there are many more labels than there are manufacturers. I always like retelling the tale of the day I opened a new Yamaha acoustic to find in sported a Takamine sticker on the scratchplate!

[@guenterbortz5957]

Thank you for this, you did well! The Gibson set is much more defined/clear and has more sustain, imao. Great choice and an easy swap.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@piotrekgulczynski]

I think flat wound strings are a great choice for every guitar :) I plan to put some flat 11s on my tele, which is not so popular idea either.

[@AndrewAHayes]

I think both pickups sound good! I recently heard some of the Gibson mini humbuckers in a friends Firebird, I so want to convert a LP to these pickups assuming I can get hold of some good looking converter rings, If not I may have to 3D print some in Carbon Fibre Nylon or CNC some in brushed aluminium.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Sounds ambitious but intriguing.

[@jimcrews8951]

I like both humbuckers. With quality headphones, I hear the Ibenez as more chime (high frequencies) and at low gain more clarity in solos. The Gibson sounded a deeper tone and better for jazz.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Great Jim and thanks for watching.

[@markhemzy8433]

I like both the sweaters. I sort of prefered the Ibanez clean and the Gibsons dirty.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks Mark, much appreciated.

[@virgilthemob1242]

It's a bit of an apples to oranges comparison since Gibsons are far more expensive and packing AlNiCo pick-ups and the Ibanez Gio line comes with ceramic ones. The better Ibanez branded pups like the V8 come in their Genesis line on guitars like the RG550. Still, you can get a pretty mean tone out of those little Gios.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks for the info.

[@plaidretinas]

This Gibson had a warmer more rounded tone which I prefer.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Agreed

[@atomaalatonal]

gibsons somehow louder? they sound hotter but also more harsh. ibanez are way more balanced. depends what you want. more grit for gibsons blues or more polished for ibanez´ shreds^^

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

The recording volumes are the same for both halves of the video so yes the Gibson is louder.

[@jeffro.]

John, love your accent, love your licks, but i kept thinkin' you were gonna drdrdrdrift offff ta sleep! Subscribed! (anyway, lol) 🤪 👌 👍

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks for the sub!

[@fredericseverino]

So sweet

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks Frederic, much appreciated.

[@ThePman111]

I have the same boat you have on your radiator, with the brass sail and little flag on top. It belonged to my grandfather, where did you get it? From one odd person to another; Blue>Red

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

My wife bought it in Wesley Owen Bookshop in Glasgow. It closed down a few years ago.

[@ThePman111]

@@JohnCouplandguitar exquisite. My grandfather was from Wales, last name Northeast. Cheers

[@fominator]

Of cause Gibson has more reachy and deep tone with more overtones, but on dirty channel i like Ibanez

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Many thanks.

[@qtronicqilt8898]

No pink sweater, how rude John. The Gibson Humbucker has deff more sustain, you sure the on the last test there was no more effects applied?

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

No pink sweater but it is my birthday next month so you never know. As for the pick ups, i was careful to set the amp the same for both takes. I used a Jamelo usb mic to record the sound from the Orange amp / speaker.

[@ernestschultz5065]

Blue sweater sounds better

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

And litterally cooler than the red one!

[@luissoares6002]

The Gibson set has more quality. Thank you sir.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

I agree, thanks Luis.

[@mikewebb2638]

I'm too old to care, but I like the poster.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks Mike, God bless.

[@100williamandrews]

Definitely the Gibson John mutch better sound quality 😊

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Agreed! Far less crackling.