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Articles
Notes from the bench on winding, magnets, tone, and the work that doesn’t make it into spec sheets.
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4 articles
Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read
The Language of PAF
Exploring the harmonic texture, compression behavior, and musical dynamics of vintage-output humbuckers.
Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Scatter Winding, By Hand
A look at the bench process behind hand-wound coils — and why the irregularities matter more than the average.
Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Aging an Alnico Magnet
Vintage magnets sound different because they are weaker. We unpack why that matters, and how we approach aging.
Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Installation Without Regret
Wiring, grounding, height, and shielding — the unglamorous work that lets a great pickup show what it can do.