Clear Silverback

$140.00 (USD) or £70.00 (GBP) each

$280.00 (USD) or £140.00 (GBP) per set

Like a blackback gorilla, these pickups have a commanding presence. Of all my PAF sets this one gives you the clearest tone. Real vintage PAF's were a mixed bag in terms of tone so this is one of the many mystery flavors you could have been lucky enough to get around 1957 to 1959.

The calibrated neck uses a rough cast alnico 3 magnet and special plain enamel wire which gives you very clear and balanced tone with a distinct sparkle in the high end and big bass that doesn't get boomy.

The bridge pickup uses alnico 4 magnets and is slightly overwound with plain enamel wire. This gives you a thicker midrange and more aggressive top end for extra cut in the mix.

Tone: Open, clear and balanced with defined treble, and tight bass.

Output: Vintage

Standard Features:

Alnico 3 or Alnico 4 magnet

Home made keeper bars made with a specific steel alloy selected for best voice and tone.

Black bobbins

No potting

Poly wire

4 conductor wire (for more wiring options)

Custom wound to meet your specific needs

Free options (specify when ordering):

Vintage style 2 conductor wire

Zebra bobbins

Wax potting

Magnet substitutions are available so feel free to ask.

Other options (specify when ordering):

Nickel silver cover $25.00 USD or £13.00 GBP

If you would like to customize your set of pickups or mix and match sets then Email me for a price quote. Most customizations are free and when people mix and match sets I give the same discounted rates as you would get when you order a full set.