silverback

$140.00 (USD) or £70.00 (GBP) each

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

This is based on the PAF originally released in 1957. The original idea was to use Alnico 2 magnets and 5000 winds of plain enamel wire on each coil of the pickup. In practice PAF's were simply "wound until they were full" but I take a less haphazard approach and actually control the number of winds with a calibrated bridge and neck pickup.

This pickup has all the grit, harmonic complexly, and sustain that was characteristic of the '57 PAF's. It also has the soft treble, warm midrange, and spongy bass that the original PAF is so famous for. Their thick tone is sought after for everything from Jazz to Metal but it's particularly popular for blues, classic rock, and 80's metal leads.

Tone: Mellow treble, strong warm midrange, spongy bass

Output: Vintage

Standard Features:

Alnico 2 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 available upon request

Other options (specify when ordering):

Nickel silver cover $25.00 USD or £13.00 GBP (recommended for best Peter Green tone)

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.