CaptainNemo68 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Last year I bought the ES-339 Trad Pro which has a Super '57 in the bridge position and I am extremely impressed with the sound of this pickup. The Super '57 apparently has just a touch more output than a '57 Classic, but the difference is noticeable. I believe the new LP Classic for 2014 also has the Super '57 in the bridge position. Does anyone else own a guitar with the Super '57 and if so, what do you think of the pick up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 The 2013 Les Paul Traditionals also have that setup. Overall, I like the sound of mine. The '57 + doesn't seem like it has that much more output than the regular '57's that are in my SG's. There is a notable tone difference but I believe that is due more to the fact that one guitar is a Les Paul and one is an SG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockdude Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Is the "57 classic plus" the same pickup as the "Super 57"? If not, then I've never used the Super 57. What makes it so good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabeck5 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Must be talking about the 57 Classic Plus. I think the best humbucker out there right now made by anybody. The Burstbuckers are pretty good too a close second. SD Seth Lover's are pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvar Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Gibson is saying the Super '57 is a different pickup than the 57+. But, from what I've read on other forums, the Super '57 is made with cheaper materials. Basically, a cost cutting measure- as of now- Gibson isn't offering the Super 57 in the aftermarket. "Super 57 come with Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro II. It is less expensive than a normal Gibson Les Paul Traditional. In general, Gibson compromises Standard Traditional model with those cheaper versions. This often confuses people." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLOUIEPLAYA Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Gibson is saying the Super '57 is a different pickup than the 57+. But, from what I've read on other forums, the Super '57 is made with cheaper materials. Basically, a cost cutting measure- as of now- Gibson isn't offering the Super 57 in the aftermarket. "Super 57 come with Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro II. It is less expensive than a normal Gibson Les Paul Traditional. In general, Gibson compromises Standard Traditional model with those cheaper versions. This often confuses people."its just because guitar center has the money to order so many guitars for less money you dont get all the bells & whisteles when you buy lets say a traditional from guitar center as say you would get if you ordered directly from gibson,,same guitars just the g/c brand is shy a few bells & whistles ,,you get what you pay for ,,,,ive got one of the 2013 trad pro IIgood guitar great feel ,,not what a traditional use to be but its a great guitar none the less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Can someone clarify the specs of the Gibson Super 57,Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I've never tried the Super 57, but I sure love the 57 Classic & Classic plus in my Les Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Anyway it’s a great sounding pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesonly Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/25/2013 at 1:56 AM, marvar said: Gibson is saying the Super '57 is a different pickup than the 57+. But, from what I've read on other forums, the Super '57 is made with cheaper materials. Basically, a cost cutting measure- as of now- Gibson isn't offering the Super 57 in the aftermarket. "Super 57 come with Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro II. It is less expensive than a normal Gibson Les Paul Traditional. In general, Gibson compromises Standard Traditional model with those cheaper versions. This often confuses people." You read it on other forums so it must be true then. There is no way it is going to made with cheaper materials. They make their pickups all in the same way with the same materials...in China 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLHooker Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I have the Super 57 Classic in my LP Trad in the bridge position. I don't care for it because it is very nasal sounding..I have tried lowering it and adjusting the poles with no change in this. I have a regular 57 classic in a 339 and a 57 classic plus in a SG ,They don't sound like this at all.Is there anything else I can do to get a better tone other than buy another pickup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGguitars Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 On 12/8/2013 at 9:01 AM, CaptainNemo68 said: Last year I bought the ES-339 Trad Pro which has a Super '57 in the bridge position and I am extremely impressed with the sound of this pickup. The Super '57 apparently has just a touch more output than a '57 Classic, but the difference is noticeable. I believe the new LP Classic for 2014 also has the Super '57 in the bridge position. Does anyone else own a guitar with the Super '57 and if so, what do you think of the pick up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 So GG, nostalgia for 2013? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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