DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary pickup
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DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary

A bridge humbucker with an Alnico 5 magnet and vintage output.

vintage output

Specs

DC resistance
8.6k
Inductance
5.47 Hmeasured, 1 reading
Magnet
Alnico 5
Coil
Hum-cancelling
DiMarzio's tone chart, 0–10

From DiMarzio's published specs (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.

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What others say

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It is warm and smooth, but it retains clarity and bite.
Darth Phineas · Nov 11, 2015Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
The low end holds together without getting muddy, which is a big deal for me.
Darth Phineas · Nov 11, 2015Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)

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