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P.A.F. Pickup Secrets: Shootout - Brass vs. Steel Bobbin Screws

jwalker

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Here's another P.A.F. pickups shootout video where I compare the tonal difference between Brass and Steel bobbin mounting screws. You might be surprised that this tiny part may have an affect on the tone of a P.A.F. pickup. Enjoy the video . Subscribe to my youtube channel and please post comments, questions and even suggestions for future videos. Thanks!

 
marshall1987

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The steel screws sound brighter than the brass screws, and have a faster attack.

The brass screws sound a little warmer and rounder.

Only caveat is I listened to the video on a 15" MacBook Pro. YMMV.
 
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Pretty noticeable difference! Steel is louder, brighter and punchier!
 
TM1

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Same thing with the P-90 soapbar mounting screws. Bass= smoother, Steel=brighter.
 
TM1

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I have a very early Pat.# in the neck of my R-0. Pulled it out and it has slot-head steel screws. Great sounding pickup, but was curious as to what was in there...There's a zebra PAF in the bridge that sounds perfect, but the mate for this is in my ES-335TDC `63 block inlay reissue's bridge. I'll have to see if that pickup has them too.
 
TM1

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The bridge PAF has Phillips head steel screws.. my other early Pat.#(in the bridge of my ES335 ‘63 ri) has slothead brass screws..
 
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