Frank Zappa Owned & Used T-Top Gibson Patent Humbucker Roxy SG Guitar Pickup


This pickup comes from a massive touring road case used by Frank Zappa that contains a huge collection of Frank Zappa’s guitar parts from many of his iconic guitars. It’s a literal treasure trove of piece of Frank’s guitars that he used, swapped out, and kept around to use again.


This listing is a for a vintage black T-Top Gibson Humbucker Pickup that was likely used on Frank’s Roxy & Elsewhere Gibson SG Guitar.



Very Good condition. Pickup remains in the exact condition Frank kept it in.


Pickup is heavily waxed.


Top Patent sticker pickup, black, 2 strand braid wire.


Ls on legs.


Resistance: 7.82k


Comes with proof of authenticity including all paperwork from original sale and copy of certificate of authenticity.


This item comes from The Zappa Trust.


I also selling the other pickup from this guitar in another listing.


Frank made many modifications to achieve his unique tone and sound, this is a piece of Zappa history. This is a major component of where he got that sound.


Truly, how incredible is that? This is one of the exact pickups FZ owned and used, and it comes directly from his personal collection.


There are a lot of guitar pickups in the world, but pickups that are documented that they were owned and used by Frank Zappa, needless to say there are very few and in all likelihood the only time there’s going to be an opportunity to acquire one is right here.


Don’t miss this unique opportunity to add something truly special to your collection or to your guitar.


I also have Frank Zappa’s Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck pickup available if you check my other listings.


Please message me with any questions.


Please check my other listings, I’m selling a massive collection of guitars parts and components that were owned and used by Frank Zappa, including the pickguard from Frank’s inconic burnt Hendrix Strat & the original pickguard from Frank’s ES-5 Switchmaster guitar.