{"product_id":"gotoh-humbucker-pickup-hb-classic-alpha-series-bridge-position","title":"Gotoh Humbucker Pickup - HB Classic Alpha Series | Bridge Position","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #333; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Header --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 22px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background: #f5f9ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 24px; color: #005b96; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eGotoh HB Classic Alpha Series Humbucker | Bridge Position\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tag Container --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e6f0fa; color: #005b96; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #c2d8f0;\"\u003eAlnico 2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e6f0fa; color: #005b96; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #c2d8f0;\"\u003ePAF Vintage Voice\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e6f0fa; color: #005b96; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #c2d8f0;\"\u003e8.80kΩ Output\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e6f0fa; color: #005b96; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #c2d8f0;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Overview (Short Version) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; padding: 5px; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 24px; border-left: 4px solid #005b96;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommand your amplifier with the punchy, authoritative voice of the Gotoh HB Classic Alpha Series Bridge Humbucker.\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on legendary PAF pickups from the '50s and '60s, this pickup delivers warm, articulate tone with added presence and cut, featuring a USA-made Alnico 2 magnet. Designed to pair perfectly with the Classic Alpha neck humbucker, it's wax-potted for stability and features a 4-conductor wire for versatile wiring options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #ddd; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #005b96; padding: 16px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0; color: white; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003eHB Classic Alpha (α)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003ePickup Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003eHumbucker (PAF-style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003eMagnet Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003eAlnico 2 (USA made)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003eDC Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003e8.80 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003eVintage Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003ePost Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003e49 mm (1.93\") total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003eString Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003e10.5 mm (pole-to-pole)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003eMounting screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 33%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 5px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); width: 67%;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Why Use This Gotoh Pickup (Short Version) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #005b96; padding: 16px 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0; color: white; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Use This Gotoh Pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 12px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePunchy PAF Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e - Warm, articulate vintage sound with added presence for the bridge position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA Alnico 2\u003c\/strong\u003e - Delivers sweet, dynamic response with enhanced clarity and cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e - 4-conductor wire allows for series, parallel, or split-coil options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Japanese Build\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wax-potted for stability with legendary Gotoh quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- NEW: FAQ Section (Boosts Helpfulness \u0026 Freshness) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; padding: 5px; border-radius: 6px; border-left: 4px solid #005b96; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #005b96; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the bridge position Alnico 2 sound different from the neck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666;\"\u003eA: With a slightly higher DC resistance of 8.80kΩ, this bridge pickup offers more punch and cut while maintaining the smooth, warm characteristics of Alnico 2. It provides excellent clarity for riffs and solos without becoming harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this pickup pair well with the Classic Alpha neck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666;\"\u003eA: Yes, absolutely. 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