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 set is based off early PAFs - a perfect marriage of low wind and unique coil shape. Shimmery, open and organic. Looser bottom end and softer pick attack, in turn creating luscious harmonic content and note bloom
For players that like more focus and definition in the neck - an Empyrean neck pickup is available upon request. Refer to the Empyrean set for details
NECK - ALNICO II - 7.75k +/-
BRIDGE - ALNICO IV - 7.9k +/-
Or choose A2, A3, A4 or A5 in any configuration (the A3 option comes with a matching coil shape of 8.0k in the neck)
Empyrean
The Empyrean set is tonally inspired by the crème de la crème of PAF equipped guitars from Gibsons Golden Era in the late 50’s
Featuring unique coil designs - the bridge wind has the perfect amount of compression without feeling stiff or overly loose in the pick attack. Punchy, loud and clear with just the right amount of bite and growl in the mid range. The neck pickup has more focus, increased note separation and a faster attack. A great choice for players that prefer more definition over a more open sound and spongey feel
Countless hours of testing and refining have gone into capturing the tone & feel of the real deal and this set has become the Touchstone for Tone Devil PAF’s
A4 Neck / A5 Bridge is standard but also available in configurations listed below
For players who prefer a Spellbound in the neck pickup - refer to the Revelry set
NECK - ALNICO IV - 8.25k +/-
Or choose A2 or A5
BRIDGE - ALNICO V - 8.2k +/-
Or choose A2 or A4 option below
BRIDGE - ALNICO II or IV - 8.3k +/-
Revelry
The Revelry set pairs a Spellbound in the neck with an Empyrean bridge. Differing from the Spellbound - the bridge retains some give in the pick attack while incorporating increased definition, tighter lows and more clarity to the highs. The A2 projects mid range crunch, a more saturated tone, creamy highs and a percussive quality in the low end. The Spellbound neck is a perfect pairing - its warmth, openness and softer attack make playing feel effortless
These PAF’s are very interactive, summoning the best of your capabilities and inspire a vast palette of tonal expression
NECK - ALNICO II - 7.75k +/-
Or choose A4 or A5
BRIDGE - ALNICO II - 8.3k +/-
Or choose A4 or A5 (A5 comes in 8.2k)
Demo’s
Empyrean - Demo #1
Empyrean - Demo #2
Empyrean - Demo #3
The Doug & Pat Show featuring The Spellbound and Empyrean sets
Empyrean Neck A5
Spellbound Bridge A5
Empyrean Neck A4
Empyrean Bridge A4
Tone Devil Tribute PAF’s
Fire & Water - Paul Kossoff’s 1958/59 stripped top Les Paul (live at Isle of Wight)
Beano - Eric Clapton’s 1960 Les Paul Burst Standard (Beano album)
Zoso - Jimmy Page’s 1959 Les Paul Burst Standard - Comes standard as Pre 1972 (post 1972 also available)
Beast - Bernie Marsden’s “The Beast” 59’ Les Paul Burst Standard
Black Magic - Peter Green’s “Greeny” & Gary Moore’s later owned 59’ Les Paul Burst Standard (custom wound neck pickup incorporating Heavy Formvar magnet wire as per the Sam Li repair). Also available with an unmodified neck pickup with standard phasing in the middle position
The Reverend - Billy F Gibbon’s “Pearly Gates” 59’ Les Paul Burst Standard