PAF Humbucker Pickups: How to Change the Cover and Magnet (Tone Hack!)

Learn how to change the cover and magnet as well as flip the magnet for the Peter Green out of phase modification in a P.A.F. humbucker pickup. https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.html

Although many guitar players may never change a pickup cover or magnet, the handy guitar player may at some point consider changing the pickup cover and or magnet on their PAF style humbucker pickup. A player may choose to remove or change the pickup cover to affect the tone or cosmetics of the guitar. They may also consider changing the Alnico magnet to adjust the tone of the individual pickup.

When the cover is removed from a P.A.F. humbucker guitar pickup the warranty is voided by most humbucker pickup manufacturers including ThroBak. Before the cover is removed from your humbucker pickup you need to know how to safely do the job. Proper care will reduce the chances of damage to your guitar pickup.

Watch the video for specifics about unsoldering the pickup cover and how to spot potential problems. Learn how to loosen the Alnico bar magnet from the pickup and how to install a new magnet with correct polarity orientation. Also learn the correct magnet polarity for the Peter Green out of phase modification. Techniques for reducing pickup covers feedback are demonstrated as well as how to clamp the pickup cover when installing the cover.

For more details about ThroBak P.A.F. pickup cover and P.A.F. Alnico magnets visit the links below.:

https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickup-co...
https://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnet...