Description
Before boutique pickups were even a concept, there was the 1957 PAF — the humbucker that set the tonal template every builder still chases today. DiMarzio’s PAF 57 bridge model goes straight back to that source, built with an Alnico II magnet and scatter-wound 42-AWG enamel wire to recreate the loose, organic character that made the original so beloved.
- Alnico II magnet for warm, rounded harmonics
- Scatter-wound 42-AWG enamel wire coils
- Computer-matched coils for balanced output between windings
- Nickel-plated studs and pole pieces
- Maple spacer for precise bobbin-to-bobbin alignment
- Wax-potted construction to guard against microphonic feedback
What you get is a pickup that cleans up beautifully at lower volumes but still has enough push to drive a high-gain amp into a thick, singing crunch. The top end stays crystalline rather than harsh, while the low mids retain that creamy compression PAF fans obsess over. The computer-matched coils keep things quiet and consistent, while the wax potting keeps squeal at bay when you dig in.
If your search for vintage humbucker tone always circles back to ’57, drop a PAF 57 into the bridge slot and hear why that year is still the benchmark.
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