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All of our PAF Humbuckers come standard with Vintage Nickel Covers (as seen in photo). If you need a set with Shiny Nickel Covers, Gold Covers or uncovered Black, Zebra or Parchment...then be sure to include that in your order notes. Please allow 2-3 weeks for any non-standard orders.
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How to get Pro-Level Twangy PAF Tone?
It's simple, you take the Filtertron voicing and apply it to the humbucker housing...
You get the snap, clarity, and tight low end associated with classic FilterTron pickups, but in a format that drops straight into a standard humbucker route.
Great twang tone is not about thinness or excessive brightness. It is about clarity, warmth and presence. The way a note snaps, stays defined, and responds instantly to your picking hand.
Play lightly and the tone stays clean and articulate. Dig in and it delivers sharp attack with tight lows and clear, cutting highs without getting harsh. That is the tone players are chasing when they want true twang without sacrificing body, and it is exactly what this set was built to deliver.
-Trusted by Grammy-winning composers.
-Played by first-call session pros.
-Built for players who demand more.
You will commonly find these in the hands of players who rely on pro-level tone every day.
What Players Upgrade From
Through the ToneSpec Trade In Program, we consistently see the same pickups being traded for this set.
-Seymour Duncan
-Gibson Burstbuckers and 57 Classic
-DiMarzio
-Lollar Imperials
-Fralin Pure PAF
These are all respected pickups with strong followings. For many players, they are part of the journey.
With experience, many players start looking for more clarity, faster attack, and a tighter low end. A tone that cuts through cleanly without getting harsh or thin.
That is usually when they end up here.
Your Playing Experience
You will feel it quickly...
-Notes snap with immediate attack
-The low end stays tight and controlled
-The high end cuts through without harshness
That is what pro-level twang feels like...
Vintage FilterTron-style pickups with this level of clarity and control are highly sought after. The 1958 Twang PAFs deliver that same snap and definition, in a humbucker format, with modern reliability and enhanced consistency.
Hear for Yourself
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PRO TESTIMONIALS
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I’m the luthier/owner of Stonetree Custom Guitars for over 20 years now. My goal is to craft a “brand new old guitar”. I have relied on a couple of the biggest boutique pickup makers for the most part, but your pickups are a game changer. I have built guitars for many pros including Eric ‘Roscoe’ Ambel & Joe Bonamassa."
1958 Twang P.A.F. Specifications
DC Resistance - Vintage Standards
On lower end of true vintage output P.A.F., calibrated for fast attack and tight low end. The neck stays clear and defined without getting muddy, while the bridge delivers sharp response and focused presence for articulate lead and rhythm work.
Magnet Type - Proprietary Tone
ToneSpec proprietary Alnico magnets are a key part of what gives this set its snap and definition. They combine the clarity and sweetness response players associate with Alnico 3 with the warmth and clarity of an Alnico 4. The result is a pickup that stays tight in the low end, clear on the top, and responsive to picking dynamics without becoming harsh.
Matched Sets - Made to Work Together
Each pickup is individually calibrated so the neck and bridge function as a true set. Output, magnet strength, and coil balance are tuned to deliver consistent response, fast transient attack, and smooth transitions between positions.
Unpotted Tone without Feedback - Unmatched Feel
This is one of the main features that keeps our pro clients coming back. Our proprietary finishing technique delivers the alive feel of unpotted P.A.F.s while eliminating the unwanted feedback commonly found in older unpotted designs.
Every detail is chosen for one reason. How it responds when you play.