The PAF Pro was created when
chops-intensive playing was first starting to happen, and high-gain
amps and rack systems were becoming popular. A pickup was needed that
combined a lot of presence and “cut” with an open-sounding PAF vibe.
The transparency of its sound lets the PAF Pro slice through heavy
processing, where darker-sounding pickups get lost in the mud of the
effects chain. Low notes have both snap and chunk, and there is a spike
in the mid-range that gives the pickup a subtle “aw” vowel sound, like
a wah-wah pedal stopped in the middle. Treble response is tweaked to
produce highs that stand out without getting brittle.
The PAF
Pro makes an outstanding neck pickup in almost any guitar, and it’s an
exceptional bridge pickup when high output isn’t required.
This is
a great building block pickup, because it's effective in many
different situations. Try it in the neck position with a hotter bridge
pickup - anything from a Norton to an X2N will create a good
two-humbucker match. As a bridge pickup, it's really effective with
single-coils, because it won't drown them out with too much power, and
it's bright enough to blend in tone-wise.
Recommended For: All positions
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Alnico 5
Resistance: 8.4 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 1985
Color: Black
Pole Pieces: Black
Spacing: Standard
