DiMarzio DP103BK and DP223BK 36th PAF Set, Black, with Free D'Addario EXL120 Super Light Strings
DiMarzio DP103BK and DP223BK 36th PAF Set, Black, with Free D'Addario EXL120 Super Light Strings
DiMarzio DP103BK and DP223BK 36th PAF Set, Black, with Free D'Addario EXL117 Medium Top/Extra-Heavy Botom Strings

DiMarzio DP103BK and DP223BK 36th PAF Set, Black, with Free D'Addario EXL117 Medium Top/Extra-Heavy Botom Strings

DiMarzio DP103BK and DP223BK 36th PAF Set, Black, with Free D'Addario EXL120+ Super Light Plus Strings

DiMarzio DP103BK and DP223BK 36th PAF Set, Black, with Free D'Addario EXL120+ Super Light Plus Strings

DiMarzio DP103BK and DP223BK 36th PAF Set, Black, with Free D'Addario EXL120 Super Light Strings

$200.00
DiMarzio DP103BK and DP223BK 36th PAF Set, Black, with Free D'Addario EXL120 Super Light Strings
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According to DiMarzio, 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.

For the PAF 36th Anniversary Neck 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. These pickups are not merely clones. DiMarzio re-engineered the PAF® using their 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.

DiMarzio duplicated the weaker magnetic field in order to allow the strings to vibrate longer, as well as focus and articulate the attack and output. Using computer-controlled winders to consistently layer the 42-gauge custom-coated wire, DiMarzio achieved the exact frequency response they wanted. Then it’s dipped in their custom formula to eliminate squeal and microphonics.

The cover is made from nickel-silver and their 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.

Specifications
Wiring: 4 Conductor (1 Conductor optional)
Magnet: Alnico 5
Output mV: 250
DC Resistance: 7.31 Kohm



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. For DiMarzio's PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge, they 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. These pickups are not merely clones. They re-engineered the PAF using their patented technology and Larry DiMarzioメs own 1959 cherry sunburst Gibson Les Paul as the reference. Larryメs Gibson Les Paul has a uniquely amazing sound and itメs not only due to the pickups ラ itメs the total fusion of many elements of the guitar itself. Although the pickups have a weak magnetic field, the sound is well defined ラ almost like a single-coil. DiMarzio 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 we want. Then itメs dipped in their custom formula to eliminate squeal and microphonics. The cover is made from nickel-silver and their 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 24 3/4ヤ scale guitars, but itメs also an excellent bridge pickup for trem-equipped bolt-ons. They'll build the PAF 36th Anniversary any way you want it. Choose the bobbin style ラ vintage glossy or modern matte, the type of base ラ traditional, long-legged or standard, short-legged, and the type of cable ラ vintage single-conductor or 4-conductor. The PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge is available uncovered, and they also offer three types of covers ラ standard polished and plated, buffed with no plating, and their vintage worn cover that looks so authentic and broken in that youメll swear itメs been hanging around since 1959.

Recommended for bridge position, can also be used in neck position with higher output bridge models.

The PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge model has the best qualities of the Virtual PAF bridge and Virtual Hot PAF pickups and then some. Itメs as loud as the Virtual Hot PAF, but has as much low-end and midrange definition as the Virtual PAF Bridge Model. The highs are actually bigger and smoother than either model. The 4-conductor version also splits very well. Single-coil mode is bright, but not at all sterile-sounding.

Specs

  • Wiring: 4 Conductor (1 Conductor optional)
  • Magnet: Alnico 5
  • Output mV: 285
  • DC Resistance: 8.60 Kohm
  • Year of Introduction: 2008
  • Patent: 5,399,802 & 5,908,998
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Brands DiMarzio
Item Condition NEW
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