Period-Correct PAF Recreations
Winding patterns modelled on the original machines that wound the PAFs.
Precision-engineered for flawless consistency and classic tone.
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Compare The Eras
Modelled on the distinct mechanical and physical blueprints of original PAF variations.
Find the specific response that fits your playing style.
OPEN & UNDERWOUND →
'57 PAF
Lower wind. Maximum clarity.
CLEAR & COMPLEX →
'58 PAF
Flagship
Airy top. Complex mids.
RICH & VOCAL →
'59 PAF
Thick mids. Smooth highs.
FOCUSED & ASSERTIVE →
'60 PAF
Tight lows. Focused mids.
HOLLOW & VOCAL →
PG PAF
That unmistakable out-of-phase tone.
The Details That Define the Sound
VINTAGE-CORRECT BY DESIGN
LOW CARBON STEEL: SLUGS, SCREWS & KEEPER BAR
Shaping the Magnetic Circuit
Period-correct low carbon steel gives the magnetic circuit high permeability, keeping the inductance and body exactly where they should be. Higher carbon steels lower permeability and raise the resonant frequency, which can sound brighter but leaner. Using true low carbon slugs, screws, and keeper bars preserves the open yet full response of original late-’50s PAF designs.
’59 PROFILE NICKEL SILVER COVERS
3D-Scanned Profile & Clarity
Made from a 3D scan of an original 1959 PAF to capture the exact period-correct dimensions. Pure nickel silver keeps eddy current losses low, preserving clarity and open treble response. Unlike brass or copper-underplated covers, this construction never dulls your natural high end.
42 AWG PLAIN ENAMEL
Wire That Shapes the Resonance
Plain enamel has a thicker insulation than modern poly, increasing the spacing between wire turns. This decreases inter-winding capacitance, shifting the resonant peak higher to deliver that hallmark airy top end and midrange clarity.
ALNICO II ROUGHCAST
Magnets with Sustain and Bloom
Our premium roughcast Alnico magnets are carefully selected and charged to produce a controlled, vintage-style magnetic field. This reduces excessive magnetic pull on the strings, helping preserve their natural vibration and sustain while contributing to the smooth attack, harmonic bloom and sweeter high-end response associated with exceptional original PAFs.
NICKEL SILVER BASEPLATES & BRASS SCREWS
The Foundation Beneath the Coils
We utilize pure nickel-silver baseplates for their higher resistivity, which limits eddy currents to keep the overall resonance smooth and balanced. Non-magnetic brass mounting screws secure the bobbins without drawing magnetic flux through the base, helping the magnetic field remain uniform across the coils and strings.
MAPLE SPACER
Mechanical Stability That Maintains Clarity
Our maple spacers provide greater physical rigidity than standard plastic alternatives. This structural stability tightly locks the internal assembly together, eliminating unwanted mechanical vibration within the pickup to preserve high-end definition and drastically improve resistance to microphonic feedback.
Hear The Tone.
Reviewed by the community's leading pickup and gear authorities.
Doug & Pat Show
“Lots of bloom.”
Joe Perkins
“I’ve played most of the big boutique PAF makers – Monty, OX4, ThroBak, Wizz – and in this guitar, these are my favourite.”
Why Olemy Pickups?
Built to Vintage Spec. Measured to Modern Standards.
GUARANTEE
Our Tone Promise
Every set comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a lifetime manufacturing warranty, ensuring complete confidence in your purchase.
COIL PROFILE
Period-Correct Coil Shapes
Profiles matched to the vintage machines that wound the original PAFs
MEASUREMENT
Measured DCR, Inductance and Capacitance
Every stage of the process is verified to ensure strict tonal and electrical consistency.
WINDING CONTROL
Built for Repeatable Authenticity
Programmed winding reproduces precise coil patterns and tension for consistent vintage tone across every set.
MATERIAL SELECTION
Period-Correct Materials
Low-carbon steel, nickel-silver, maple spacers, and Alnico II magnets chosen for their true vintage tonal behaviour.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Individually Tested and Logged
Each pickup is measured and recorded against reference data before leaving the workshop.
About Olemy Pickups
The Pursuit of the Perfect Vintage Balance
” I went down the rabbit hole, trying most of the popular boutique PAFs. None quite captured the balance I was chasing: the clear, airy high end, harmonically rich mids, and defined, articulate low end. I realised if I wanted that sound, I’d have to create it myself.”
“That started years of research, testing, and winding, understanding every element that made the late 50s PAFs so special and recreating it as precisely as possible.”