Classic PAF tone with exceptional clarity and vintage character!
The OX4 Low Wind PAF humbuckers capture the open, dynamic sound of classic vintage PAF pickups, offering exceptional clarity, articulation, and touch sensitivity.
Featuring a low-wind configuration, Alnico IV magnets, and traditional 2-conductor braided wiring, these pickups deliver authentic PAF character with a clear, balanced response.
Hand-wound in the UK, OX4 pickups are highly regarded for their vintage-inspired tone and meticulous attention to detail.
Each pickup is built using vintage-correct materials, including custom-made bobbins, baseplates, covers, slugs, and keepers, faithfully recreating the construction of classic PAF humbuckers.
For players seeking the open, expressive character of vintage PAF pickups with exceptional note definition, the OX4 Low Wind set is an excellent choice.
The legendary PAF sound
PAF stands for "Patent Applied For," the nickname given to Gibson's original humbuckers introduced in 1957.
Most famously found in the legendary late-1950s Les Paul Standards, known as "Bursts," these pickups are celebrated for their powerful yet open and dynamic sound, with a bright, articulate attack, smooth mids, and rich lows.
Their distinctive character helped shape the iconic tones of guitarists like Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Paul Kossoff, Peter Green, and Jimmy Page.
OX4 Low Wind PAF Humbucker specifications
• Vintage-inspired PAF humbuckers with a low-wind configuration
• Open, dynamic response with exceptional clarity and articulation
• Magnets: Alnico IV
• Wiring: 2-conductor braided
• Hand-wound in the UK
• Neck DC resistance: ~7.8 kΩ
• Bridge DC resistance: ~8.3 kΩ
Specs
| Type | Pickups |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
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Fast Delivery
- Canada : 1 - 2 business days
- USA : 1 - 2 business days
- Rest of the world: 3 - 5 business days.
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We’re based in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
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International orders ship free on purchases over $520 CAD.
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• Canada: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• USA: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• International: 3–5 business days with UPS Expedited, 2–3 business days with UPS Express Saver
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Yes. Sales tax is applied based on your province of residence:
• Alberta: 5%
• British Columbia: 5%
• Manitoba: 5%
• New Brunswick: 15%
• Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%
• Northwest Territories: 5%
• Nova Scotia: 14%
• Nunavut: 5%
• Ontario: 13%
• Prince Edward Island: 15%
• Quebec: 14.975%
• Saskatchewan: 5%
• Yukon: 5%
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Customer Reviews
I installed these in a 2023 Gibson Les Paul 60' standard replacing the original pickups, what a difference gone is the predominant midrange and the lack of dinamics. Now the guitart is very responsive to the touch and cleans up nicely with the volume. If you're looking for vintage tones up to 80' rock-metal (with overdrive pedal) blues and jazz sound very nice also. Once the height is adjusted correctly balance between the 3 pickup position sound very balanced and usable. No wonder people are putting these in Gibson custom shop Les Paul r8-r9-r0 with great results. My observations were made with my amps: Carr Slant 6v (think Fender) and Victory Sherif (think Marshall). I will be purchasing more of these at these prices they are hard to beat.
Replaced the stock pickups in my Gibson SG Standard and they're never coming out. Sound excellent through my Friedman Little Sister for AC/DC and other classic rock tones. They can do metal too in my Mesa Mark V too. Love em.
These are very nice humbuckers. Especially, considering the reasonable price.
I would describe them as well balanced, harmonically rich and classically open voiced. Nice PAF ‘quack’ in middle position. Compared to the ‘57 Classics, I took out, they are a little more compressed. Look forward to hearing how they sound with the band, but they sound fantastic at home at moderate volume levels and I get the feeling that there will be some welcome, controlled feedback being unpotted. Very happy so far !!
Just love these pickups as tbey were exactly what I was looking for! Especially the neck pickup...no more muddy tones!
Bought a set to replace the MHS in a 58' reissue 335. The MHS were great but lacked a bit of clarity and articulation. The OX4 sound very close to the MHS, while fixing that issue they remain clear and articulate on any setting. They do work great with gain as well. They also feel very responsive to the touch. Great vintage PAF repro.