These pickups are not merely clones. Dimarzio re-engineered the PAF^® using their patented technology and Larry DiMarzio’s own 1959 cherry sunburst Gibson^® Les Paul^® as the reference. Larry’s Gibson^® Les Paul^® has a uniquely amazing sound and it’s not only due to the pickups — it’s the total fusion of many elements of the guitar itself.

Although the pickups have a weak magnetic field, the sound is well defined — almost like a single-coil. Dimarzio duplicated the weaker magnetic field in order to allow the strings to vibrate longer, as well as focus and articulate the attack and output.

Dimarzio use computer-controlled winders to consistently layer the 42-gauge custom-coated wire, achieving the exact frequency response Dimarzio want. Then it’s dipped in a custom formula to eliminate squeal and microphonics. The cover is made from nickel-silver and the new plating makes it more magnetically transparent than the originals.

The PAF^® 36th Anniversary Neck is smooth but not muddy. It performs equally well in the neck or bridge, just as the best humbuckers from the 50s did. The PAF^® 36th Anniversary Bridge is hotter than the Neck. It is not only for set neck 24¾” scale guitars, but it’s also an excellent bridge pickup for trem-equipped bolt-ons. Dimarzio build the PAF^® 36th Anniversary any way you want it.

Choose the bobbin style — vintage glossy or modern matte, the type of base — traditional, long-legged or standard, short-legged, and the type of cable — vintage single-conductor or 4-conductor.

The PAF^® 36th Anniversary Bridge is available uncovered, and Dimarzio also offer three types of covers — standard polished and plated, buffed with no plating, and vintage worn cover that looks so authentic and broken in that you’ll swear it’s been hanging around since 1959.

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