Macmull Vintage PAF Set Humbucker pair

Macmull Vintage PAF Set — Wound on Original 1950s Meteor ME-301

Authentically recreated to capture the true spirit of the late-’50s PAF.
Every detail was studied, tested, and refined — from the materials to the winding motion — to deliver the transparent, dynamic tone that defined an era.

Wound with #42 plain enamel wire and built with Alnico 5 rough-cast magnets after extensive testing of all Alnico grades, this set delivers a touch more attack and presence while maintaining the open, woody response that vintage PAFs are known for.
Perfect for players who want their guitar to stand out in a mix — with clarity, warmth, and just the right amount of bite.

Each pickup is assembled using:

• Nickel silver covers and baseplates for maximum tonal transparency
• Maple spacers and vintage “cheesehead” PAF fillister screws (1010 steel)
• 1215 steel pole slugs with non-chamfered ends
• Authentic butyrate bobbins featuring the original vintage inner coil tape (also known as internal bobbin tape) and the unmistakable butyrate scent
• Completely un-potted, preserving the natural air, openness, and harmonic liveliness of true vintage PAFs
• Vintage pole spacing: 1 15/16″ (49.2 mm)
• Neck: 7.5 kΩ Bridge: 8.2 kΩ

In true vintage fashion, the bobbins are slightly mis-matched in resistance — just like the originals — creating natural frequency separation and harmonic complexity that makes every note breathe.

Every Macmull PAF is wound on an original Meteor ME-301 winding machine from the 1950s, the same model used by Gibson during the golden era.
Our team meticulously recreated the original winding pattern — the precise balance between movement and speed — unlocking the elusive clarity and touch response that make vintage PAFs legendary.

These are not replicas — they are the real experience reborn.