
Humbucker
Macho Heaven · Neck
Captures the sweetness and expressiveness of a classic PAF while eliminating the muddiness often found in traditional neck humbuckers. The voice is warm, open, and highly articulate, letting every note within complex chords stay distinct. The low end is tight and controlled while the midrange carries a vocal quality that enhances both clean and overdriven tones. Excels in Les Paul-style guitars where extra clarity and definition are desired.
Specifications
Type
Humbucker
Magnet
Alnico 3
Positions
neck
Lead wire
Vintage braided (2-conductor) or 4-conductor (coil split)
DCR
7.4k
Inductance
4.3H
Self-resonant peak
6.8 kHz
Loaded resonant peak
2.9 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.


