Gibson ELEV8 Rhythm Double Black Nickel Cover

Overview

The Gibson ELEV8 Rhythm humbucker brings Alnico 8 magnets into a Gibson pickup design for a powerful, focused neck-position voice built with modern playing styles in mind. Combining the Alnico 8 magnet with custom-gauge coil wire, the standard 10k ELEV8 is designed for tight low-end response, strong output, and clear articulation without giving up dynamic control when gain levels climb.

This Rhythm version features traditional Gibson neck spacing, double black bobbins beneath a nickel cover, wax-potted construction, and versatile 4-conductor wiring. That wiring makes the ELEV8 ready for coil splitting and more advanced switching configurations, allowing players to expand beyond its full humbucking voice when installed with compatible controls.

Highlights

• Alnico 8 magnet delivers a powerful, focused response with tight low end
• Standard 10k winding balances strong output with clarity and dynamic control
• Rhythm-position configuration with traditional Gibson neck spacing
• 4-conductor wiring supports coil splitting and advanced switching options
• Double black bobbins with nickel cover and wax-potted construction

Specifications

Body

• Pickup Type: Humbucker
• Position: Rhythm / Neck
• Bobbin Color: Double Black
• Cover: Nickel

Neck

• Position Spacing: Traditional Gibson Neck Spacing

Hardware

• Magnet: Alnico 8
• Construction: Wax Potted
• Cover Material/Finish: Nickel
• Bobbins: Double Black

Electronics

• Average DC Resistance: 10k Ohms
• Wiring: 4-Conductor
• Coil Splitting: Compatible
• Advanced Switching: Compatible
• Voicing: Powerful, Focused Modern Tone
• Low-End Response: Tight and Controlled
• Intended Applications: High-Gain and Modern Styles

Miscellaneous

• Series: ELEV8
• Configuration: Standard ELEV8 Rhythm
• SKU: PUE8RDBNC4

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