Single coil sized humbucker similar to Gibson 490R

[mrallibone]

Hello there, I’m looking for a single-coil sized humbucker pick up that is most similar in output and tone to the Gibson 490R.. I came across an HSS configured guitar that I don’t want to route. Any suggestions would help thank you.

 

[Synapsys]

No similar output and tone, butr the closer you'll get wittl be either with a Little '59 or a Hot Rails, at least when it comes to output.

The Hot Rails may by too mid-heavy for your tastes. The Little 59 has less mids and output than the Hot Rails, more of a vintage tone, but different from what a true humbucker is tone wise.

 

[jeremy]

id say lil 59 is closer than a hotrails for sure

 

[Mincer]

I'd actually pick the Cool Rails which has a similar EQ. In my Gibson, the 490 was pretty bright, without a ton of mids.

 

[ToneFiddler]

hm i say the 490R is more like an APH-1n than a jazz, so i also say lil59