Best PAF in Double Cream?
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Edgecrusher
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The best would be a real PAF.
The best would be a real PAF.
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The sarcasm above is because Dimarzio patented double cream buckers, "PAF" and mismatched coils of the same wire gauge IIRC. He makes a great PAF model. Look into Fralin, too. His Pure PAF is highly coveted.
European pickups are not forced to comply with his patent litigations and are free to make pickups without the tyranny of dimarzio.
Small US shops can do it, too.
SD, not so much.
The sarcasm above is because Dimarzio patented double cream buckers, "PAF" and mismatched coils of the same wire gauge IIRC. He makes a great PAF model. Look into Fralin, too. His Pure PAF is highly coveted.
European pickups are not forced to comply with his patent litigations and are free to make pickups without the tyranny of dimarzio.
Small US shops can do it, too.
SD, not so much.
Edgecrusher
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Its a trademark not a patent and the argument around here is a dead horse.
Even small makers in the US are subject to the trademark. Some may fly under the radar for awhile but sooner or later they will be requested to stop. By the rules of a trademark Dimarzio HAS to do this. If they allow even small makers to use their trademarks this can be construed in court that they have abandoned it and it can be declared null.
But really its a dead horse and never ends well around here.
Its a trademark not a patent and the argument around here is a dead horse.
Even small makers in the US are subject to the trademark. Some may fly under the radar for awhile but sooner or later they will be requested to stop. By the rules of a trademark Dimarzio HAS to do this. If they allow even small makers to use their trademarks this can be construed in court that they have abandoned it and it can be declared null.
But really its a dead horse and never ends well around here.
Soulcrusher_X
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Now, I'm curious about the whole "dual resonance" thing. Is the patent/trademark deal only for mismatched coil impedance or mismatched coil shape? I swear that I have seen some different SHAPES to the Duncan coils on the same pickup, even though the resistance was fairly even on both bobbins. Also, maybe this is what is meant from some of the descriptions stating symmetrical or asymmetrical coils? I know the JB description states symmetrical coils.
Now, I'm curious about the whole "dual resonance" thing. Is the patent/trademark deal only for mismatched coil impedance or mismatched coil shape? I swear that I have seen some different SHAPES to the Duncan coils on the same pickup, even though the resistance was fairly even on both bobbins. Also, maybe this is what is meant from some of the descriptions stating symmetrical or asymmetrical coils? I know the JB description states symmetrical coils.
Edgecrusher
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Its for coils that have the same number of turns of wire that are 2 different gauges. Its not about shape but number of turns. Read patent 4501185 for the skinny on it.
Incidently this is why the hybrid doesnt violate the patent (even though I think its expired but im not certain and not in the mood to look it up) The hybrid has different number of turns of different sized wire so its ok.
Its for coils that have the same number of turns of wire that are 2 different gauges. Its not about shape but number of turns. Read patent 4501185 for the skinny on it.
Incidently this is why the hybrid doesnt violate the patent (even though I think its expired but im not certain and not in the mood to look it up) The hybrid has different number of turns of different sized wire so its ok.
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Soulcrusher_X
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Ahh, okay. Thanks man!
Ahh, okay. Thanks man!