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Best P.A.F replica.

Post by Facetious11 » Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:35 am

What is the best set of P.A.F replica's you have heard/played??

My vote is for Sheptone. Especially since u can order them with some custom outputs.

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Post by Flames1950 » Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:43 pm

The Sheptones sounded real nice, but contrary to his "no squealing" claim my set squeals like a stuck piggy. I promptly voided my warranty removing the covers, which didn't help, they still squealed. They don't sound any better than the Smits handwounds I have at any rate, except the Smits have never given me a squealing problem. Smits can be ordered in any output level or magnet type as well, and he's not far from you, in Tennessee or Kentucky (can't remember which.)

Either way, my three Gibsons currently have Manlius Fat Dianes in them, which have a huge rich sound based on a set of '60 PAF's that the guy at Manlius had access to.
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Post by jfhudak » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:47 pm

I'm partial to T-Tops myself, and my Fralin T-Top clones are the bomb.

As for PAFs, I heard a set of Wagners once that just blew me away. Plus, Jim Wagner is about as nice a guy as you'll ever deal with.

Also, the Fralin Psychebilly pickups from RS Guitarworks are excellent.
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Post by wdelaney72 » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:57 pm

Anything from HighOrder.
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Post by Scumback Speakers » Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:50 pm

I've got PAF's in my 61 SG/LP Std. and I like the Crossroad or BetSet pickups from WCR just as well or better.
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Post by robert » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:56 am

The TOM HOLMES PAF 450 (neck) or 455 (bridge). Sounds incredible!

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Post by fillmore nyc » Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:30 am

DiMarzio Super Distortion!!!!
(just kidding... checking if anyones paying attention)

For my money, WCR's are as good as anything out there.

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Post by 56goldtop » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:49 am

wdelaney72 wrote:Anything from HighOrder.
+1!
If one wants PAF replicas, he'll wound them with PE wire and not pot them, all on has to do is ask. And his prices are great. The ones I have in my R8 are staying, that's for sure!

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Post by yngwie308 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:53 pm

Rick Norman should soon have his pickups available, he did the work on my '52 Goldtop, here are some shots of the Doctor 'in the office' as it were and doing what he does best.
I will make a prediction here and say that Rick's pickups are the best PAF clones I have heard
http://www.doctorvintage.com/drv1_news.html
Rick has taken apart this particular Les Paul and measured the pickups, ect. One of my favorite LP's as well as Stripe, Greeny...
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Chief in particular, he has a set that will kill in your JB Oxblood.
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Post by NY Chief » Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:42 pm

yngwie308 wrote:Chief in particular, he has a set that will kill in your JB Oxblood.
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Post by 56goldtop » Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:51 pm

I can't say anything about Ricks pickups, but I can say that his wiring kit is great! Best pots I've ever used.

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Post by yngwie308 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:03 pm

When I was picking up my Goldtop, Rick had his custom built Korina bodied, wraptail Burst there and although the wood is different, pickups were awesome.
Mike, like I said before, get a Pigtail aluminum tailpiece from BCR Music and Sound, also from him the Pigtail steel studs. I already spoke to Rick about your guitar Mike and contact him directly about suitable pickups.
I would go with his Vintage spec controls kit as well, the taper on the pots is awesome and you really can use your volume and tone controls!
Remember the pickups on the market now, called Dr.Vintage, are not built by Rick, it is a long story, but Rick is building his own pickups now. I would contact him about the pickups and have him do the guitar blueprinting service on your guitar. I must say it was the most awesome setup I have ever experienced on a guitar and Rick does fantastic work!
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Post by harddriver » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:04 am

I second Flame's recommendation for Smits Pickups! Kevin builds a great PAF and can custom wind/ tweak to you liking from A-2 to A-8 magnets.

Nice guy to do business with as well.

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Post by JimiJames » Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:23 pm

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Lindy makes an L.A.F :idea:
Truest P.A.F. to the real mccoy.
There are others of top caliber, yes, but P.A.F. clone, none closer !
There you will find your replica...

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Post by yngwie308 » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:11 pm

I am just previewing Rick Norman's pickups here, he has been winding them for a while, soon they will blow up, trust me..I'm a nurse.. :lol:
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