DiMarzio PAF® 57 Bridge Humbucker Pickup – Black/Cream

DiMarzio PAF® 57 Bridge Humbucker Pickup – Black/Cream

Experience the warmth, clarity, and expressive character of a classic late-1950s humbucker with the DiMarzio DP309 PAF 57 Bridge Electric Guitar Pickup. Inspired by the legendary PAF pickups of 1957, this vintage-style humbucker combines traditional construction techniques with DiMarzio’s precision manufacturing for rich tone, natural dynamics, and reliable performance.

Introduced in 2024, the PAF 57 Bridge was designed to recreate the open and responsive sound of early humbuckers. It delivers a distinctive combination of creamy warmth, articulate highs, smooth midrange, and a resonant low end that complements a wide variety of musical styles.

At the heart of the pickup is a 2½-inch Alnico 2 magnet, providing a smooth, musical response with excellent sensitivity to picking technique. Its vintage-inspired magnetic design supports natural string vibration and expressive tonal dynamics, allowing players to control their sound through changes in playing intensity.

To achieve its distinctive character, DiMarzio uses computer-controlled scatter winding with 42 AWG enamel wire. The carefully matched coils produce a balanced frequency response with rich harmonic detail and exceptional note definition. This construction gives the pickup an open and lively sound that suits both chord playing and melodic lead performances.

With a manufacturer-rated 240mV output, the PAF 57 Bridge delivers a vintage-oriented response that remains articulate with clean amplification while providing enough power for rich, full-bodied overdrive. Its dynamic character makes it particularly suitable for blues, classic rock, jazz-rock, and vintage-inspired guitar performances.

The pickup features nickel-plated pole pieces and studs, together with a traditional maple spacer that maintains precise coil alignment. It is also wax-potted to help minimise unwanted microphonic feedback, providing reliable performance when playing at higher volume levels.

Designed specifically for the bridge position of compatible six-string electric guitars, the PAF 57 Bridge produces expressive rhythm tones and singing lead sounds. It pairs naturally with the DiMarzio PAF 57 Neck pickup to create a balanced vintage-inspired humbucker set.

Featuring traditional single-conductor wiring, the pickup offers straightforward installation in compatible vintage-style guitar electronics. Its fully passive construction requires no battery.

For players seeking classic humbucker warmth, crystalline treble, natural playing dynamics, and authentic vintage-inspired character, the DiMarzio PAF 57 Bridge offers a refined combination of traditional sound and modern manufacturing quality.

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