These days, it seems as if
everyone's looking for the legendary sound and dynamics of the original
“Patent Applied For” pickups. Utilizing Larry DiMarzio's 1959 Cherry
Sunburst Les Paul for reference, DiMarzio used the same materials as
1959, gifted ears, and decades of winding experience to create the new
PAF 59 pickups.
Larry says the PAF 59 Neck and Bridge models were
built following an “old family recipe.” We started with a 2.5 inch
degaussed Alnico 5 magnet. The 42 AWG enamel wire coils are un-dipped
and scatter wound. They're tuned to capture the guitar's voice and
dynamics without coloring it.
The PAF 59 Neck and Bridge models
feature Double Cream butyrate bobbins on our long-leg nickel/silver
base plate just like the originals. They are also available with black
or black & cream butyrate bobbins.
All materials are made in the U.S.A. to the tolerances of the best of the 1959 pickups.
The
PAF 59 Neck and Bridge models have the open dynamics, bright attack,
smooth midrange, and rich bottom end, along with the creamy distortion
of the original “Patent Applied For” pickups
Like the vintage
“Patent Applied For” pickups, the PAF 59 Bridge model has perfect
harmonic range with exactly the right amount of oomph. It has a subtle
roll off on the top end that sweetens the highs in the bridge position.
This
pickup features a subtle roll off on the top end in order to sweeten
the highs in the bridge position. Combine this with the PAF 59 Neck for
the full vintage experience.
Recommended For: Bridge. Can also be used in the neck position.
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 1 Conductor
Magnet: Alnico 5
Resistance: 8.5 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2017
Color: Relic White
Pole Pieces: Nickel
Spacing: Standard
