“The Vintage PAF Set by Gramel Guitars features custom handwound humbucker pickups from Sweden, built for musicians who love the warmth and clarity of true vintage tone. Each set is carefully wound for balance, dynamics, and character — boutique craftsmanship made for players across Europe.”
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Price range: 159 € through 299 €
Matched set – balanced output across all positions
The Vintage PAF Humbucker Set captures the essence of the original humbuckers, offering a timeless sound with a range of tonal options. Whether you’re seeking the smooth warmth of an Alnico 2 or the balanced response of Alnico 4, this set is designed to give you the classic PAF-style tone with modern versatility.
Neck and Bridge Pickups: Each pickup in the set is hand-made with vintage-correct specifications to deliver the smooth, dynamic tones that have made the PAF humbucker legendary. The set is designed to provide a perfect balance between warmth, clarity, and rich harmonic complexity, whether you’re playing clean, bluesy leads, or crunchy rock rhythms.
Alnico 2 Variation: The Alnico 2 magnets give the set a smoother, warmer character with slightly softer highs and more emphasis on the midrange. Ideal for players seeking a classic, vintage-style tone that emphasizes warmth and sweetness, with less of a sharp attack. This variation excels at smooth, creamy leads with a softer attack and pronounced low mids, giving you that classic humbucker “growl” without harshness.
Alnico 4 Variation: The Alnico 4 magnets offer a slightly more balanced sound with a little more snap in the high end and a firmer low-mid presence. This version is perfect for players who want a more focused, punchy tone that works equally well for clean and overdriven sounds. Alnico 4 delivers the classic PAF warmth with a touch more bite, offering a versatile sound that can handle everything from blues to classic rock.
The Vintage PAF Humbucker Set offers a choice of Alnico 2 or Alnico 4 magnets, so you can dial in the perfect PAF-style sound for your playing style. Whether you’re looking for smooth vintage warmth, a balanced punch, or a sharper, more defined tone, this set has you covered. Bring the legendary PAF humbucker sound to your guitar and experience the rich harmonic complexity and versatility of these timeless pickups.
If you’re looking for a PAF-humbucker more in the likes of how the old 50/60’s would sound today after being aged, be sure to check out The IV58 Alnico 3 set.
For more information about the differences in potting, magnet types, baseplates and dc resistance click here!
Specs
Magnets: Alnico 2 or 4.
Wire: AWG 42
Lead wire: Vintage braided push-back or four conductor wire + ground
Potting: Unpotted for the true 50/60s experience or potted for a more stage-reliable pickup.
Output Neck: 7.56k.
Output Bridge: 8k.
Can be over- or underwound upon request.
