Gibson 1957 P.A.F. Reissue Set - Double Vintage Black, Nickel Cover

Discover the GIBSON Historic Collection 1957 P.A.F. Reissue Set, a true gem for all guitarists seeking authenticity and superior sound quality.

Overview

The GIBSON Historic Collection 1957 P.A.F. Reissue Set pickup pair , Double Vintage Black, Nickel Cover (PU57RIDVBNC2-SET), is the most faithful replica ever made of the iconic “Patent Applied For” pickups from the 1950s. These pickups, which have proven themselves particularly on the Collector’s Edition Humbucker models, bring an unmatched vintage touch to your instrument.

A legendary sonic legacy for your guitar

The P.A.F. is considered the Holy Grail of pickups by many guitarists, having first been installed on the ES-175 hollow-body electric guitar in 1957, and later on the Les Paul Goldtop, Custom, and Standard models.

Exceptional technical specifications for an authentic sound

The original P.A.F. pickups featured Alnico magnets in various grades: II, III, IV, and V. To create this replica, the artisans at Murphy Lab meticulously analyzed vintage examples as well as Gibson’s archives. The current version is built with Alnico V magnets, delivering remarkable tonal response.

Precise tonal response for dynamic playing

Thanks to their careful design, these pickups deliver a punchy low-end response, a slight roll-off in the mids, and exceptional clarity in the highs, for a sound faithful to the original.