1986 pat applied tim shaws?

[jomar1957]

I think I understand but want to be sure. A 1986 SG with pat applied label on pick up rings does this mean that they are tim shaw pick ups

 

[JeffB]

Re: 1986 pat applied tim shaws?

I think I understand but want to be sure. A 1986 SG with pat applied label on pick up rings does this mean that they are tim shaw pick ups

Not necc- check the bottoms- shaws will have the inked serial #s

here's some info in a thread from the Les Paul Forum

They were all made in the same place. They all had a seperate inked in number on the base plate in addition to the stamped patent number.

The first three digits will tell you the type. 137 is a neck pickup with less windings and 138 is a bridge pickup with more windings. There is a date code after the fist three digits. 1381280 would be a bridge Shaw made in December 1980. Not all of them had the silver PAF sticker.

They had PAF coilforms with the square/round inspection holes and no T on top. The wire is a bright copper color. The magnet was a special Alnico V that was longer like the 50's style and rough cast. This is a special magnet and the closest to a vintage PAF in tone to my ears. They had white plastic spacers and braided connecting wire.

They typicaly read under 8Kohms and seem to average out in the middle 7's. They sound very big and powerful in spite of the low readings.

They are PHENOMENAL pickups- I had a early 80s custom shop limited edition standard with them and I still don't think I've found anything I like better from a "production" PAF type.

 

[idsnowdog]

Re: 1986 pat applied tim shaws?

The shaw's are very sought after pickups.

 

[hamerfan]

Re: 1986 pat applied tim shaws?

I think I understand but want to be sure. A 1986 SG with pat applied label on pick up rings does this mean that they are tim shaw pick ups

Would be a very late Shaw, but could be. Look to the bottom of the pup for ink stamped number or measure the DC resistance.