Brickhouse Toneworks

Brickhouse Toneworks

North Carolina, USA
Brickhouse Toneworks offers a fresh, distinct voice in the boutique pickup market. It is the passion project of David Shepherd, an industry veteran bringing decades of experience and a client list featuring legends like Johnny Winter, Alex Lifeson, and Billie Joe Armstrong, along with renowned guitar technicians such as Rene Martinez (known for his work with SRV, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, and Prince). David's commitment to quality is evident as he builds each pickup using hand-selected materials and proven winding techniques. This meticulous attention to detail surpasses expectations, resulting in touch-sensitive, harmonically rich pickups that are defined by their exceptional clarity and feel.
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Brickhouse Toneworks

1960 P.A.F. Humbucker Pickup

1960 P.A.F. Humbucker Pickup

$195.00
$195.00
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Product Description

The Holy Grail Of P.A.F. (Patent Applied For) Humbuckers

Known for their airy and open tones that allowed the amplifier and the hands to shape the sound without overpowering, 1959-1960 P.A.F. humbuckers represent the peak golden era of vintage humbucker sound. Only a few stood out as being the cream of the crop when it came to balance, definition, clarity, warm and woody tones, as well as dynamic touch sensitivity. The Brickhouse 1960 P.A.F. brings that same vintage magic and more.

It's designed to represent the best P.A.F.'s by refining and maximizing all of the best attributes in a more detailed and consistent way. Whether you're playing blues, rock, or jazz, the Brickhouse 1960 P.A.F. delivers unparalleled clarity, warmth, and smooth dynamic response that will inspire your playing to a whole new level. Bring new life to your guitar with the Brickhouse 1960 P.A.F. Humbucker and experience the legendary vintage tones of the original burst.

Specifications

-Alnico 2 Roughcast Long Bar Magnets
-Nickel Silver Long Leg Frames
-P.A.F. Butyrate Plastic Bobbins
-Vintage Correct Alloys and Coil Wire
-Nickel Silver 49.2mm P.A.F. Repro Covers
-Vintage Braided Single Conductor Leads
-Unpotted Coils
-Neck: 7.7k (Average)
-Bridge: 8.7k (Average)
-Made In USA

20+ Years of Tonal Mastery

True boutique quality isn't learned overnight; it is forged over decades at the workbench. David Shepherd, the master builder behind Brickhouse Toneworks, brings over 20 years of expertise to every coil he winds. By crafting in small batches in the USA, David ensures each set possesses its own unique musical character. Installing a Brickhouse isn’t just an upgrade—it’s wiring twenty years of tonal mastery directly into your guitar.

Vintage DNA, Premium Components

Each pickups is handcrafted in small batches using hand-selected materials: premium alnico magnets, period-correct wire, and components chosen purely for their tonal contribution. For vintage-spec models, David faithfully recreates the construction methods and materials that made those classic tones legendary. This uncompromising approach delivers what players feel the moment they strike the first chord—touch-sensitive response, harmonic richness, and clarity that reveals every nuance of your playing.

Two Names, One Standard of Excellence

Great partnerships are built on shared values. The Art of Tone and Brickhouse Toneworks both believe that premium materials, vintage-correct components, and exceptional craftsmanship aren't optional—they're essential to achieving great tone. We sought a builder who shares our obsession with quality and our conviction that every detail matters. In David Shepherd, we found exactly that. His handcrafted pickups reflect the same no-compromise philosophy we bring to curating premium guitar parts. Together, we're committed to one thing: putting the electronics for your dream tone directly in your hands.