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Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Gibson Unveil Signature Humbucker Guitar Pickup

Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has teamed up with Gibson to introduce his first-ever signature humbucker pickup, a release that is sure to excite guitarists and fans of heavy metal alike. The pickup, designed to capture Iommi’s iconic tone, was officially unveiled this week and will be available through Gibson’s gear lineup.

Iommi, often hailed as the “Godfather of Heavy Metal,” has long been celebrated for his distinct sound, which helped define the genre in the late 1960s and 1970s. His down-tuned riffs and dark, crushing tone became the blueprint for generations of metal guitarists. While Iommi has collaborated with Gibson in the past on signature guitars, this marks the first time the company has released a pickup bearing his name.

According to Gibson, the Tony Iommi Signature Humbucker was meticulously engineered to replicate the powerful yet articulate sound that fans associate with classic Black Sabbath records. The design draws inspiration from Iommi’s legendary modifications to his own guitars over the years, blending vintage character with modern reliability.

In a statement, Iommi expressed enthusiasm about the release, noting that the pickup represents a personal milestone in his long career. “My sound has always been an important part of my identity as a guitarist,” he said. “Working with Gibson to create a pickup that truly reflects that is very special for me. I think players will be surprised at how versatile it is.”

The pickup is expected to appeal to a wide range of guitarists, not just metal players. Gibson highlights its warm lows, singing sustain, and clarity at high gain levels, making it suitable for blues, rock, and even modern progressive styles. The unit will be offered both as a standalone component and as part of select Gibson guitars in future releases.

This announcement continues Gibson’s push to celebrate legendary musicians through collaborations and signature products. Recent years have seen the company honor artists across genres, but Iommi’s partnership stands out given his role in shaping the sound of heavy music itself.

For fans of Black Sabbath, the pickup is more than just a piece of gear—it represents a direct connection to the sound that defined songs like Paranoid, Iron Man, and War Pigs. For guitarists, it offers a chance to bring a piece of metal history into their own playing.

With Tony Iommi’s signature humbucker now entering Gibson’s catalog, the heavy metal community has one more reason to celebrate a living legend whose influence remains as powerful as ever.