1990s-2000s Vintage Gibson 490R Neck Humbucker Pickup Double Black Bobbin USA Les Paul ~BROKEN~

Up for sale is a 1990s-2000s Gibson 490R neck humbucker pickup , made in the USA and featuring the classic Double Black bobbin configuration.

The 490R is a long-running Gibson neck-position humbucker commonly associated with Les Paul, SG, and other Gibson electric guitars. This example is being offered strictly as a BROKEN / NON-WORKING pickup for repair, rewinding, restoration, or parts .

🎸 Details

Brand: Gibson
Model: 490R
Part: Humbucker Pickup
Era: 1990s-2000s
Made In: USA
Position: Neck
Pickup Type: Humbucker
Bobbin Color: Double Black
Instrument: Electric Guitar
Application: Les Paul / SG / Other Compatible Gibson Models
Working Condition: BROKEN / NON-WORKING
Sale Type: For Parts or Repair

Features:
• Genuine Gibson 490R humbucker
• USA-made pickup
• Neck-position design
• Double Black bobbins
• Vintage 1990s-2000s era
• Excellent candidate for professional repair or rewinding
• Sold strictly AS-IS

✨ Condition

BROKEN / NON-WORKING - FOR PARTS OR REPAIR

This pickup is not functioning correctly and should be purchased with the expectation that it will require professional diagnosis and repair or rewinding.

The exact internal fault has not been diagnosed , so no claim is made regarding whether the problem involves the coil winding, lead wire, solder connections, or another component.

Cosmetically, expect normal scratches, marks, oxidation, patina, and signs of previous installation/use consistent with an older guitar pickup.

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
• Pickup is BROKEN / NON-WORKING
• Exact fault is unknown
• Repairability is not guaranteed
• May require a complete rewind
• Sold AS-IS for parts or repair

Please review all photos carefully for the exact bobbins, baseplate, lead wire, mounting tabs, solder joints, markings, and overall condition.

📦 Shipping

USA - $9
Worldwide - $29

Shipped via UPS or DHL only , fully insured and professionally packed.

🌍 YES, WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY!

🔥 GENUINE USA GIBSON 490R DOUBLE-BLACK NECK HUMBUCKER FROM THE 1990s-2000s ERA — CURRENTLY BROKEN AND OFFERED AS A REPAIR, REWIND OR PARTS PROJECT. GREAT ORIGINAL GIBSON CORE FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN BRING IT BACK TO LIFE. BUY IT NOW OR SUBMIT YOUR BEST OFFER! 🔥