Pin-Up Custom Guitars "Patent Denied" Humbucker Set - Raw Nickel, Aged | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Pin-Up Custom Guitars "Patent Denied" Custom Humbucker Set delivers the warm, open, and harmonically rich tone of a true vintage PAF — hand-wound by Eric Daw Custom Guitars in 2026 with rough cast Alnico V magnets and 42-gauge enamel wire. Both pickups are unpotted and aged, giving them the microphonic sensitivity and natural bloom that players associate with the original late-1950s humbuckers. This is a boutique humbucker set worth seeking out at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls for anyone serious about vintage-voiced tone.
Product Overview
Each pickup in this set is built around rough cast Alnico V magnets — a less refined, more organically shaped magnet that imparts a looser, warmer low end and a softer, more complex high-frequency response compared to polished alternatives. The 42-gauge enamel magnet wire winding produces a smooth, vintage-correct tonal character with excellent note separation and dynamic sensitivity. Raw nickel covers complete the aesthetic, developing natural patina over time for an increasingly authentic vintage look.
Both the bridge and neck pickups are completely unpotted, preserving the natural resonance of the coils and allowing the pickups to breathe and respond dynamically to playing touch — a defining characteristic of great-sounding vintage humbuckers. The aged cosmetic treatment is applied at the time of winding, so these arrive looking like they've lived in a great guitar for decades. Braided cloth leads add a final period-correct detail.
The neck pickup is stamped "Eric Daw 2026" on the baseplate and noted at 7.6K, while the bridge is also stamped and noted accordingly — every detail reflecting the luthier-grade care that makes this an ideal choice for boutique builders and tone-focused guitarists shopping at an Idaho Falls guitar store.
Ideal For
- Blues, rock, and jazz guitarists seeking warm, open vintage PAF humbucker tone with Alnico V character
- Boutique builders and luthiers sourcing handmade humbucker pickups for high-end builds in Idaho Falls or online
- Players upgrading production guitars with hand-wound pickups that respond dynamically to picking attack
- Relic and aged instrument builds requiring cosmetically matched, convincingly worn hardware
- Tone purists who specifically seek unpotted, microphonically alive vintage-style humbuckers
Key Features
Rough Cast Alnico V Magnets Rough cast Alnico V magnets are less uniformly shaped than polished alternatives, producing a warmer, more complex magnetic field that translates to softer highs, looser lows, and a more three-dimensional midrange — the hallmark of vintage PAF character.
42-Gauge Enamel Magnet Wire 42-gauge enamel wire is the classic winding specification for PAF-style humbuckers, delivering a smooth, warm frequency response with excellent string-to-string clarity and touch sensitivity.
Unpotted Construction Both pickups are completely unpotted, allowing the coils to resonate freely and respond naturally to playing dynamics — the same construction method used on the original late-50s humbuckers that defined the sound of classic rock and blues.
Raw Nickel Covers The raw nickel covers age naturally with use, developing oxidation and patina that enhance the vintage aesthetic and complement both relic and naturally worn guitar finishes.
Aged Cosmetic Treatment Applied at the time of winding, the aged cosmetics give both pickups an authentically worn appearance straight out of their collector-style metal tins — no waiting required.
What's Included
- Pin-Up Custom Guitars "Patent Denied" Bridge Humbucker (wound by Eric Daw Custom Guitars)
- Pin-Up Custom Guitars "Patent Denied" Neck Humbucker (wound by Eric Daw Custom Guitars)
- Raw nickel covers on both pickups
- Two collector-style metal tins with fabric lining and "Patent Denied" identification tags
Technical Specifications
Bridge Pickup
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | "Patent Denied" Custom Humbucker — Bridge |
| Output | Bridge position |
| Magnet | Rough Cast Alnico V |
| Cover | Raw Nickel |
| Magnet Wire | 42 Enamel |
| Potting | Unpotted |
| Cosmetics | Aged |
| Lead Wire | Braided cloth |
| Maker Stamp | Eric Daw Custom Guitars |
| Date Wound | 2026 |
| Brand | Eric Daw Pin-Up Custom Guitars |
Neck Pickup
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | "Patent Denied" Custom Humbucker — Neck |
| Output | ~7.6K (Neck position) |
| Magnet | Rough Cast Alnico V |
| Cover | Raw Nickel |
| Magnet Wire | 42 Enamel |
| Potting | Unpotted |
| Cosmetics | Aged |
| Lead Wire | Braided cloth |
| Maker Stamp | Eric Daw Custom Guitars — 2026 |
| Date Wound | 2026 |
| Brand | Eric Daw Pin-Up Custom Guitars |
Get Your Hands on This Boutique Humbucker Set Today
Stop by No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to check out this Pin-Up Custom Guitars "Patent Denied" humbucker set in person — our team is happy to talk tone, wiring options, and installation. Reach us through our website or give us a call to reserve this set before it's gone. Hand-wound boutique humbuckers like these don't last long at our Idaho Falls guitar store.
