Lollar Imperial Low Wind pickup
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Lollar Imperial Low Wind

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

vintage output

Specs

DC resistance
7.9k
Inductance
4.29 Hcompiled
Magnet
Alnico 5
Coil
Hum-cancelling

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What others say

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Lollar Imperial Low Wind PAF Pickup Demo [ES345]
Yeatzee Guitar
Humbucker Shootout: Lollar Pickups - Imperial vs. Imperial Low Wind
Visual Guy · comparison
I purchased a PRS Singlecut Trem used that had the Imperial low winds in it. Initially, I was a little disappointed that the original pickups weren't included, but am completely sold on the Lollars. They excel in every area, from ultra clean to gritty.
TMac1957 · Apr 16, 2017Fractal Audio forum (opens in a new tab)

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