Are older Gibson Burstbuckers worth more?

[gwayne]

I have this set that I was told was original to a 2001 Historic '57 Goldtop (sold last week). These look different than any set I've seen on Reverb or the 'bay. Any idea what I should ask for them? Not trying to make a killing but I don't want to sell them too low either. I'm sure I'll just turn the proceeds into another purchase anyway

[tbonesullivan]

Looks pretty similar to these

https://reverb.com/item/7615042-gibson-burstbuckers-1-2

https://reverb.com/p/gibson-burstbucker-pro-bridge-w-slash-cover-2016

https://reverb.com/item/2050428-gibson-burstbucker-1-and-2-pickup-set-gold

Those are from before they had the Alnico 5 version.

[Tortious]

They might be 57 Classics?

[foodermon]

Burstbucker 1&2 set.  those look pretty much like those from my '03 R8.   they should be Alnico IIs and unpotted and whatever else Gibson says about them.  Seem's the info on the label changed since the earlier ones.  ?    I spotted a mix of both online for sale.  I didn't see many below a croaker for 1 pup..   most list a bit higher.  

[Biz Prof]

12 hours ago, Tortious said:

They might be 57 Classics?

That's certainly possible, but it's just as likely that they're really early production Burstbuckers.  I have several guitars now loaded with '57 Classics (+ model in the bridge)--all scored from here, Fb, or CL--and I have found them to voiced perfectly for classic rock. 

[tbonesullivan]

17 hours ago, Tortious said:

They might be 57 Classics?

The stickers is what really show that they aren't. However without the stickers there would be no way to tell, as the 57 classics have the same exact design and decal on the bottom.  The 57 classic pickups I have seen recently were labeled as such on the bottom, and also marked with who wound them.

I don't know if there are any "famous" winders making Gibson pickups. Definitely not like the AY seen on Fender custom shop pickups.

[gwayne]

You guys rock! They took about 5 hours to sell on Reverb for $225. Toy money!!