Humbucker
Chow Chow · Neck
Delivers the unmistakable warmth and sweetness associated with classic Alnico 2 PAF designs. Rich mids, smooth highs, and natural compression create an expressive and musical response. Single notes bloom with harmonic complexity while chords remain full and balanced. Particularly well suited to vintage rock, blues, and melodic lead playing.
Specifications
Type
Humbucker
Magnet
Alnico 2
Positions
neck
Lead wire
Vintage braided (2-conductor) or 4-conductor (coil split)
DCR
7.6k
Inductance
4.4H
Self-resonant peak
6.5 kHz
Loaded resonant peak
3.0 kHz
Potting
Unpotted or Potted
String spacing
49.2 mm
Pole pieces
Nickel
Cover
Optional (nickel, black or gold)
Bobbin colours
Configure
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Further reading
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.