What kind of wire is used on a Gibson pickup?
The majority of magnet wire used on Gibson pickups is 42 AWG. AWG is the American Wire Gauge or standards used in measuring the diameter of magnet wire. Magnet wire is made from bare copper wire and insulated to keep the turns from shorting out with each other. Mostly all the early and vintage pickups use a minimal, nominal or maximum thickness of plain enamel insulation. Over time, elements can cause the insulation to break down and cause the coil to become defective. Throughout the history of Gibson, several gauges of magnet wire and insulation s have been used on guitar, bass, steel guitar and custom instruments.
