Lindy Fralin 8k humbucker Neck Position is a Modern a PAF specification. While the standard Pure PAF neck is normally wound to 7.5k with an 8k bridge, ordering or specifying an 8k resistance for the neck provides a fatter, higher-output vintage tone.
Tonal Characteristics
• Fatter tone: More bass response and lower midrange punch than the standard 7.5k neck version.
• Smooth breakup: Early, musical distortion when you push your amplifier.
• Clean clarity:
Retains note definition and articulation when you roll back the volume knob.
Technical Specifications
• Coil Wire: 42 Plain Enamel wire (vintage Gibson spec).
• Magnets: Alnico IV (for the Modern PAF 8k) or hand-weakened Alnico variants .
• Resistance: Approximately 8k Ohms DC resistance.