Are Duncan PAFs the red headed stepchild?

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: Are Duncan PAFs the red headed stepchild?

Even with all the inconsistencies, there is definitely an old Gibson sound. I have a ‘62 SGLP with PAFs. A friend has an older Gibson V with a real PAF in the bridge. They don’t sound identical by any stretch, but they’re definitely similar.

 

[AlexR]

Re: Are Duncan PAFs the red headed stepchild?

Yep, there is certainly a 'ballpark' there. Its more like having a full eq spectrum produced without any one aspect being overwhelming. There are lows without them being boomy, mids without being nasal, and a good amount of top-end without harshness.
Most modern clones can get one or two elements right, but not everything.

I have 2 clone sets from the same winder, the difference being one has vintage wire used. The difference is quite amazing in that you do get that better balance all of a sudden.

 

[jmh151]

Re: Are Duncan PAFs the red headed stepchild?

Aren't some more expensive than others? Pretty sure there are a couple that are 10 or 15 bucks more expensive than others in the humbucker range.

I wouldn't classify them as being in a different range or "higher end", though. They all seem to be equally well made, IME.

Dimarzio charges more for custom covers and Covers, so does Duncan. And artist models tend to have an upcharge.