Handcrafted custom guitar pickups & faithful recreations of vintage PAF's. Each coil is wound one at a time with dedication, passion and the finest materials. When it comes to amazing guitar tone... the devil is in the details
Tone Devil Legacy PAF’s
The Tone Devil Legacy PAFs are inspired by the defining coil shapes and winds from the Gibson Golden Era of the late 50’s. Each set has been developed from testing, listening and crafting a PAF that captures the sonic mysticality and feel of the originals.
Spellbound
The Spellbound sets are based off early PAFs - a perfect marriage of low wind and unique coil shape. Articulate, open and organic. Looser bottom end and softer pick attack, in turn creating luscious harmonic content and note bloom
For SG owners that want that classic raunchy SG guitar tone - Tone Devil recommends the Spellbound 58’ in matching A2, or A2 / A5 combination. For a late 60’s T-Top type tone, go for the 57’ standard option or A2 / A5 combination
Spellbound 57’
NECK - ALNICO II - 7.65k +/-
BRIDGE - ALNICO II - 7.75k +/-
Available in A2, A4 or A5 in any configuration
Spellbound 58’
NECK - ALNICO IV - 7.7k +/-
BRIDGE - ALNICO IV - 8.0k +/-
Available in A2, A3, A4 or A5 in any configuration
Empyrean
The Empyrean set is inspired by Tom Bukovac’s 58’ Burst (from the Home Skoolin’ channel on Youtube). This set has been designed and tested over several months using a good set of ears and refining it to perfection! These PAF’s are the sound of a lot of classic records and cover a lot of territory. Punchy, loud & clear with just the right amount of snarl and growl. Medium output for both, with DC in the low to mid 8k range in matching Long Alnico 5. (If you love the tone of ‘Oscar’ the 58’ Gold Top from The Doug & Pat Show, this is also the perfect set for you)
Revelry
The Revelry set pairs a Spellbound neck with a unique wind to the bridge. The coil designs retain some give in the pick attack, but also incorporate more definition, tighter lows and increased treble response. The A2 projects midrange crunch, a more saturated tone, creamy highs and percussive lows. Available in either A2 or A4 with A2 being standard
For players that like more output in the neck, the Empyrean is a great match with the Revelry bridge. Request Tone Devil when ordering
NECK - ALNICO II - 7.7k +/-
BRIDGE - ALNICO II - 8.3k +/-
Available in A2 or A4 in any configuration
Tone Devil Tribute PAF’s
Black Cat Bones - Paul Kossoff’s 1958/59 stripped top Les Paul (live at Isle of Wight)
Mythical - Eric Clapton’s 1960 Les Paul Burst Standard (Beano album)
Witchery - Jimmy Page’s 1959 Les Paul Burst Standard - Choose Pre or Post 1972
Beast - Bernie Marsden’s “The Beast” 59’ Les Paul Burst Standard
Black Magic - Peter Green’s “Greeny” 59’ Les Paul Burst Standard (custom wound neck pickup incorporating Heavy Formvar magnet wire as per the Sam Li repair)