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: White
Pole Pieces: Black
