{"product_id":"gotoh-humbucker-pickup-hb-classic-alpha-series-neck-position","title":"Gotoh Humbucker Pickup - HB Classic Alpha Series | Neck 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 | Neck 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;\"\u003e7.67kΩ 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\u003eExperience the smooth, vintage voice of the Gotoh HB Classic Alpha Series Neck Humbucker.\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on legendary PAF pickups from the '50s and '60s, this pickup delivers warm, articulate tone with a USA-made Alnico 2 magnet. Designed to pair perfectly with the Classic Alpha bridge 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%;\"\u003eNeck\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%;\"\u003e7.67 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%;\"\u003e9.8 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\u003eSmooth PAF Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e - Warm, articulate vintage sound based on '50s and '60s humbuckers.\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.\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; 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They provide excellent dynamic response and clarity, making them perfect for vintage PAF-style neck tones.\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 bridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666;\"\u003eA: Yes, absolutely. 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