{"product_id":"paf-vintage-50s-spec-alnico-2-humbucker-hand-wound-by-migas-touch-pickups","title":"PAF Vintage 50's Spec Alnico 2 Humbucker Hand Wound by Migas Touch Pickups","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-ux=\"Block\" data-aid=\"PRODUCT_NAME_RENDERED\" class=\"x-el x-el-h1 c2-31 c2-25 c2-1n c2-8 c2-24 c2-5c c2-26 c2-1p c2-1q x-d-ux x-d-aid\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003ePAF Vintage 50's Spec Alnico 2 Humbucker Hand Wound by Migas Touch Pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ux=\"Element\" class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 x-d-ux\"\u003eHere at Migas Touch Pickups we use Vintage Spec Components made in the USA and Hand Wind our Custom Reproduction P.A.F. Humbucker Pickups. We use Alnico 2 Magnets, Plain Enamel .42 wire, mix match the winds of the coils, and use Nickel Covers. OHMs reading will vary because these are hand wound but average 7.23 for the Neck and 7.78 for the Bridge. We have recreated the golden tones of the 50's P.A.F. pickups, there is no doubt you will enjoy playing these magnificent hand wound humbuckers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAbout P.A.F. Humbucker Pickups:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGibson \"Patent Applied For\" (PAF) humbuckers are widely considered the most influential electric guitar pickups in history.\u003c\/span\u003e  Developed by Gibson engineer Seth Lover in 1955 to eliminate electrical hum, they first appeared on Gibson guitars in early 1957. These pickups are prized for their warm, articulate, and \"airy\" vintage tone, which is largely attributed to manufacturing inconsistencies of the era, such as mismatched coil windings and the random use of different Alnico magnet grades.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe legendary status of PAFs stems from several unique construction details used during their 1957–1962 production run at Gibson's Kalamazoo factory:\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"CqApFb_z,CqApFb_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=CqApFb_y\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"muU3oe\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Mojo Pickups - View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjl15DJ1oaUAxUC4skDHYpYOOIQ0YISegQIBBAB\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mojopickups.co.uk\/quick-guide-to-the-legendary-paf-pickup\/\" data-sb=\"\/url?sa=i\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;url=https:\/\/www.mojopickups.co.uk\/quick-guide-to-the-legendary-paf-pickup\/\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjl15DJ1oaUAxUC4skDHYpYOOIQ0YISegQIBBAB\u0026amp;opi=89978449\u0026amp;cd\u0026amp;psig=AOvVaw084ckJO6mt1SVIXy8NMMko\u0026amp;ust=1777126587731000\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eInconsistent Coil Windings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early Leesona winding machines were often stopped manually by eye, leading to uneven turn counts between the two coils. This imbalance creates complex harmonic textures and a \"hot but clear\" response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMagnet Variations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gibson used Alnico 2, 3, 4, and 5 magnets somewhat randomly based on availability until roughly 1961, resulting in significant tonal variation between individual units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eNo Wax Potting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original PAFs were not dipped in wax to stabilize the coils. This makes them more microphonic and sensitive to touch, contributing to a more open, lively, and uncompressed sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBobbin Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e: While most were black, a shortage of black dye in 1959 led to \"double cream\" or \"zebra\" (one black, one cream) bobbins hidden under the metal covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQBA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTransition to Patent Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: After the patent was granted in 1959, Gibson gradually replaced the \"Patent Applied For\" sticker with a \"Patent No 2,737,842\" decal around 1962–1963, though many early \"Pat No\" pickups are identical to late \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Migas Touch Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52280344707353,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8081\/4361\/files\/IMG_6206.jpg?v=1777047469","url":"https:\/\/migastouchpickups.com\/products\/paf-vintage-50s-spec-alnico-2-humbucker-hand-wound-by-migas-touch-pickups","provider":"Migas Touch Pickups","version":"1.0","type":"link"}