DiMarzio - DP103BK - PAF Humbucker Bridge Or Neck Pickup - Black Finish

DiMarzio - DP103BK - PAF Humbucker Bridge Or Neck Pickup - Black Finish

Here are the characteristics that make a great vintage humbucker: a soft magnetic field, sweet tone, perfect balance between warmth and clarity, the ability to go from clean to distorted by pick attack alone. 

DiMarzio wanted to continue in the path of pioneers such as Seth Lover (designer of the original Patent Applied For humbucker) and create pickups that combine all of the characteristics of great vintage humbuckers.

DiMarzio re-engineered the PAF using patented technology and Larry DiMarzio’s own 1959 cherry sunburst Gibson Les Paul as the reference. Larry’s Gibson Les Paul has a uniquely amazing sound and it’s not only due to the pickups — it’s the total fusion of many elements of the guitar itself.

Although the pickups have a weak magnetic field, the sound is well defined — almost like a single-coil. They duplicated the weaker magnetic field in order to allow the strings to vibrate longer, as well as focus and articulate the attack and output.

They use computer-controlled winders to consistently layer the 42-gauge custom-coated wire, achieving the exact frequency response desired. Then it’s dipped in custom formula to eliminate squeal and microphonics. The cover is made from nickel-silver and our new plating makes it more magnetically transparent than the originals.

The PAF 36th Anniversary Neck is smooth but not muddy. It performs equally well in the neck or bridge, just as the best humbuckers from the 50s did. The PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge is hotter than the Neck. It is not only for set neck 24¾” scale guitars, but it’s also an excellent bridge pickup for trem-equipped bolt-ons. 

Choose the bobbin style — vintage glossy or modern matte, the type of base — traditional, long-legged or standard, short-legged, and the type of cable — vintage single-conductor or 4-conductor.

The PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge is available uncovered, and we also offer three types of covers — standard polished and plated, buffed with no plating, and our vintage worn cover that looks so authentic and broken in that you’ll swear it’s been hanging around since 1959.

Features: 

• DiMarzio - DP103BK - PAF Humbucker Bridge Or Neck Pickup - Black Finish
• Black Finish w/Nickel Pole Pieces
• Can Be Installed In Neck Or Bridge Position
• Passive Design
• Alnico V Magnets
• 4 Conductor Wire Plus Ground
• 7.31K Ohm Resistance 
• Soldered Connectivity
• Uncovered
• Made In USA 
• Authorized Dealer

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