Description
The PAF Master Neck Model exists for one reason: to give vintage-PAF chasers the pickup they actually want, not just the one that looks the part. DiMarzio dialed in the winding count with real restraint here, so instead of piling on output for output’s sake, you get a humbucker that stays quiet, bright, and responsive to how you actually play.
Plugged into the neck position, it lands in that sweet spot between full-bodied and flabby. There’s a throaty richness to the low mids that never turns to mush, and single notes stay articulate even when you’re stacking chords or digging into leads. Up top, the highs are smooth and creamy rather than glassy or brittle — the kind of top end that makes sustained notes feel alive instead of thin.
Because the winding is kept in check, the pickup sings and sustains without losing definition, which is exactly the balance vintage-PAF fans chase and rarely find. This is the cream-covered version, wired with 4-conductor leads for players who want the flexibility to split coils or wire it up their own way.
- Position: Neck
- Wiring: 4-Conductor
- Magnet: Alnico 5
- Output: 193 mV
- DC Resistance: 7.37 kOhm
If your idea of vintage tone includes clarity, dynamics, and a top end that stays smooth under pressure, the PAF Master Neck Model is built for exactly that.
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