Hep Cat Pickups Set Humbuckers P.A.F '59 Nickel
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A Lively Interpretation of the P.A.F, Rather Than a "Standard"
Hep Cat Pickups embraces a often overlooked reality: there was never a single "P.A.F sound." This P.A.F '59 Nickel set aligns with this philosophy, with a focus on an open, responsive, and musically nuanced feel. The result aims for a clear attack, natural sustain, and beautiful harmonic complexity, to recapture that "vintage" character without stiffness.
For Whom and in What Contexts?
This humbucker pickup set is intended for guitarists who want to get the most out of their touch: pick variations, fingerstyle playing, guitar volume control, and vibrato subtleties. It suits both single cut and double cut type guitars as well as "old school" restoration projects, seeking a balance between warmth, precision, and expressiveness on tube amps as well as modern setups.
Materials and Construction: The Choice of Details That Matter
The core of the character comes from a vintage Alnico II magnet, prized for its warm tone, natural compression, and smooth response. The screws and pole pieces conform to the steel used at the time, while the Plain Enamel "Vintage Formula" wire contributes to the texture and presence of the midrange. The Butyrate bobbins complete the set, and the combination of Nickel Silver cover/baseplate enhances the sonic and aesthetic coherence of an authentically inspired P.A.F '59 humbucker set.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | double |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | set |
| Magnet | alnico II | Color | Grey |
| Type | humbucker pickup set | Cover | Nickel Silver |
| Voicing | P.A.F '59, focused on dynamics and harmonics | Baseplate | Nickel Silver |
| Screws and pole pieces | conforming to the steel used at the time | Bobbins | Butyrate |
| Pickup wire | Plain Enamel "Vintage Formula" | Finish | nickel |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Alnico II magnet provide on this humbucker set?
The vintage Alnico II magnet delivers a warm tone, with natural compression and a smooth response. The P.A.F '59 voicing emphasizes dynamics and harmonics.
Are the Hep Cat Pickups P.A.F '59 Nickel suitable for a single cut guitar?
This set is suitable for both single cut and double cut guitars. Its character targets a sharp attack and natural sustain.
What materials are the coils and wire of this set made from?
The coils are made from Butyrate and the winding wire is Plain Enamel "Vintage Formula." The screws and pole pieces use steel matching that used at the time.
What is the finish of the P.A.F '59 humbuckers?
The finish is nickel, with a Nickel Silver cover and baseplate.
Is this pickup set passive?
The electronics are passive and the winding is double coil. The response is designed to exploit pick variations, fingerstyle playing, and the guitar's volume control. It can be used with a tube amp as well as in a modern setup.
