What pickup is best for blues?

Here are our top picks for the best humbuckers for jazz and blues:

• Lollar Imperial (Best All-Round)
• DiMarzio Bluesbucker (Best Budget)
• Lindy Fralin Pure P.A.F. (Best Premium)
• Seymour Duncan ’59 Model.
• Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates.
• Gibson ’57 Classic Plus.
• Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro.

Are PAF pickups alnico?

PAFs utilized alnico magnets (made from a blend of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt) that were graded from alnico 2 to alnico 5. Early PAFs used all of these, though Gibson ultimately adopted alnico 5 as the standard by the early 1960s.

What is humbucker sound?

Humbuckers have two coils which result in a thicker, deeper, and smoother sound, whereas Single Coils are brighter and crisper. Humbuckers are preferred by Jazz, Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal guitarists, whereas Single Coils are preferred by surf and country guitarists.

Does Gibson still make PAF pickups?

Gibson began use of the PAF on higher-model guitars in late 1956 and stopped in late 1962. They were replaced by the Patent Number (Pat No) pickup, essentially a refined version of the PAF. These were in turn replaced by “T-Top” humbuckers in 1967, and production ended in 1975.

Should I get SSS or HSS?

So to sum it up, HSS is way more versatile and SSS is the classic simpler choice. HSS might be better for metal and hard rock due to having a humbucker. And the SSS is the classic option for country, blues, and funk.

What does PAF stand for in pickups?

Patent Applied For
A: Pretty much every guitar player has heard about the legendary “Patent Applied For” – or “PAF” – humbucking pickups that first appeared on Gibson guitars in 1957.

When did Gibson stop using PAFs?

1962
A P.A.F. or simply PAF (“Patent Applied For”) is an early model of the humbucker guitar pickup invented by Seth Lover in 1955. Gibson began use of the PAF on higher-model guitars in late 1956 and stopped in late 1962.