Capture the essence of vintage tone with the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker. This thoughtfully crafted pickup marries the responsive nature of the original PAFs with modern enhancements, delivering a harmonious blend of warmth, clarity, and articulate sound. Perfect for musicians who seek versatility, it transitions effortlessly between clean and overdriven tones with just a shift in pick attack.

Designed to replicate the magnetic allure of a 1959 Les Paul, it offers longer string vibrations and a distinctive single-coil-like definition. The secret lies in its construction, with a 42-gauge custom-coated wire that places its frequency response in the sweet spot for that classic humbucker character. Whether you're playing blues, rock, or any genre in between, this pickup provides the dynamic range and tonal palette to express your musical voice with precision.

Key Features:

• Melds precise articulation with impressive output for sweet tone, warmth, and clarity
• Hotter output than the PAF 36th Anniversary neck pickup
• Responsive enough to transition from clean to dirty by pick attack alone
• Weaker magnetic field allows strings to vibrate longer and yields single-coil-like definition
• 42-gauge custom-coated wire optimizes frequency response
• Dipped in DiMarzio's custom formula to eliminate squeal and microphonics
• Performs equally well in the neck or bridge position
• Single-coil mode is bright without sounding sterile
• Wiring: 4 conductor
• Magnet: Alnico 5
• Output mV: 285
• DC resistance: 8.60 Kohm

Product specs

FAQs

What type of sound can I expect from the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker?

The DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker offers a balanced tone with warm lows, clear mids, and a moderate treble response. Its sound is reminiscent of vintage PAF pickups, providing a slightly open and uncompressed tone ideal for classic rock and blues.

Is the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker suitable for high-gain music styles?

While the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker excels in classic rock and blues, it may not be the best choice for high-gain metal due to its moderate output and vintage voicing. It is better suited for genres that benefit from clarity and warmth.

What kind of magnet does the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker use?

The DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker uses an Alnico V magnet, which contributes to its warm and balanced tone, offering a vintage sound with clarity and sustain.

How is the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker installed?

The DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker requires soldered connections for installation. It features a 4-conductor wire plus ground, allowing for various wiring configurations, including coil splitting.

Can the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker be used with a coil split?

Yes, the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge Humbucker features a 4-conductor wiring system, allowing for coil splitting to achieve a single-coil sound, providing additional tonal versatility.