The Snap 58 set is the quintessential PAF. It is a chimey and bright set, yet still complex, organic and incredibly responsive under the fingers. It captures what many describe as the “Tele-on-steroids” tone often associated with late 50s Sunburst Les Pauls.
It delivers a clear, articulate top end with a fast attack and an immediate response to your picking hand. It can shift from a piercing bite to soft, delicate tones purely depending on how hard you dig in. The neck pickup has an almost single coil-like quality, remaining crystal clear while still retaining authority and a strong fundamental, unlike many lower-wound PAF-style pickups.
The Snap 58 is what I would describe as the dark horse of the lineup. It doesn’t try to impress with sheer output or thickness, but instead with honesty, immediacy and feel. It rewards precise playing while always remaining musical and expressive, ultimately reflecting the player more than anything else.
This set is suitable for a wide range of musical styles, ranging from blues and country to jazz and classic rock and is aimed at players who are looking for maximum expression.
Specs:
- 7,6kOhm Bridge Pickup, 7,5kOhm Neck Pickup, Sand-cast A2 magnet in the bridge, A4 in the neck pickup
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Machine wound with 42 AWG Plain Enamel wire, replicating the winding patterns of Gibson machines from the 1950s
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Vintage-correct 2-strand braided hookup wire
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Butyrate bobbins, available in black, zebra, reverse zebra, light cream, and dark cream
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Vintage-style baseplates with L-tooling marks and PAF decal
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Steel components made from period-correct low carbon steel
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Sand-cast Alnico magnets, made in the USA
- Authentic nickel silver covers with dimpled polepiece holes, available in new, light aged, or heavy aged
