Reliable, purely Japanese-made, the world's best high cost performance! GOTOH PICKUPS! A long-established domestic pickup manufacturer, "GOTOH PICKUPS." The high-output model of HB-Classic, "HB-Classic Alpha." Uses Alnico 2 magnets, offering a more modern sound compared to the Classic. Output and sound are arranged by position, providing rich expressiveness. It uses Alnico 2 magnets, with warm and sweet lows and powerful mids, making it suitable for more dynamic sound creation. It picks up finger nuances well, making it useful for live performances! ◆Specifications Model: HB-Classic α Position: Bridge Magnet: Alnico II Pitch: 10.5mm Resistance: 8.80kΩ Accessories: Mounting screws & springs *Refer to manufacturer specifications GOTOH PICKUPS was founded in 1966, and has been a long-established PU manufacturer committed to purely domestic production since the dawn of the guitar era. With high quality and low prices, its extremely high cost performance likely makes it the world's best manufacturer. It has long been popular overseas, yet it's a mysterious manufacturer that is surprisingly not well-known domestically. One reason for this seems to be the image that Gotoh Pickups lacks distinctiveness. We've considered why such high-quality products might be perceived this way. Perhaps it's because they've been used in standard models of various companies like TOKAI, FERNANDES, and Fender Japan for a long time, and we've become accustomed to them. "The overall balance is excellent, and all frequency ranges resonate well," making it difficult to pinpoint the PU's characteristics. (※In reality, parts and wires that are said to have a distinctive sound in a certain frequency range often just don't resonate well in other ranges.) It has sufficient power, a good overall output balance, and a lineup of easily understandable, distinctive models! These are pickups of such quality that you can confidently choose them when you're unsure what to get. While many high-end overseas manufacturers now outsource production to Asian countries like China, South Korea, and Indonesia, Gotoh Pickups have consistently maintained purely domestic production for a long time! Highly recommended! #ゴトーPU #GOTOHPICKUPS #ゴトーピックアップス