DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
Humbucking Pickup Set
Item: DZ36SET
Vintage humbuckers are extremely pricey and very hard to find, so the experts at DiMarzio have created the next best thing.
The characteristics of the best sounding vintage humbuckers are a soft magnetic field, sweet tone, perfect balance between warmth and clarity, and the ability to go from clean to distorted by pick attack alone.
The DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary pickup continues in the tradition of Seth Lover (designer of the original Patent Applied For humbucker) and it is not just a "clone" of a vintage pickup- it’s the total fusion of many elements of the guitar itself. Although the most sought-after vintage pickups have a weaker magnetic field, the sound is well defined - almost like a single-coil. This softer magnetic field allows the strings to vibrate longer, as well as focus and articulate the attack and output. DiMarzio uses computer-controlled winders to consistently layer the 42-gauge custom-coated wire, achieving the exact frequency response they want. Then the PAF 36th Anniversary pickup is dipped in a custom formula to eliminate squeal and microphonics. The cover is made from nickel-silver to make it magnetically transparent.
The PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge pickup is hotter than the Neck pickup. It is not only for set neck 24-3/4 scale guitars, but it’s also an excellent bridge pickup for trem-equipped bolt-ons.
This matched set of DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary humbucking pickups is a great choice for vintage, classic humbucker tone.