Classic vintage tone - a smooth, almost voice-like quality - the PAF®
has that intangible swell to the notes after attack. It possesses vintage output,
and breathes freely with an open, warm character. Played flat-out through non-master
volume tube amps, the PAF® recreates the deep character of the great
plug-in, turn-up and wail school of tone.
Modern potting techniques and tight, consistent winding eliminate squeal and
microphonics common to the originals. Here is solid tone for both neck and bridge
positions. Balances well in the neck with hotter bridge humbuckers.
Recommended For:
Neck and bridge positions in all solid, semisolid and hollow body guitars.
Tech Talk:
There are two basic types of vintage humbuckers: those that have a hotter, like
new tone and those that have a softer, aged sound. The Air ClassicTM
has the softer sound, and the PAF® is a little tighter and tougher - very
useful for cleaning up muddy-sounding neck positions. Its also good as a bridge
pickup combined with neck & middle single-coils: not loud enough to overwhelm them,
and bright enough to blend well.
Specifications:
Wiring Standard four conductor
Magnet Alnico 5
Output 203mV
DC Resistance 8.09K
Year of introduction 1974