Porter Pickups Anthem PAF Humbucker Pickup Set - Nickel Silver | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Porter Pickups Anthem PAF Humbucker Set is a hand-wound, two-piece humbucker set built as a tribute to the legendary original PAF humbucker design — capturing the three-dimensional bloom, harmonic richness, and dynamic responsiveness that made vintage humbuckers iconic. This specific set features nickel silver covers, 4-conductor hookup wire, and measured DC resistance outputs of (N) 7.4K and (B) 8.3K — placing it squarely in classic PAF output territory with just enough extra voice in the bridge to add definition and cut. For players in Idaho Falls and beyond who have been chasing authentic PAF character, No Limit Guitar Co has the Porter Anthem set ready to deliver.

Product Overview

Porter Pickups developed the Anthem set by testing prototypes directly against several vintage PAF humbuckers, identifying the specific construction elements — scatter winding pattern, magnet grade, bobbin material, and baseplate geometry — that define the most desirable examples of the original design. The result is a pickup set that captures the essential character of vintage PAF humbuckers without the inconsistency and unpredictability of sourcing actual vintage examples. As Porter notes, no two original PAFs were the same — the Anthem set distills the best qualities of their favorite specimens into a repeatable, hand-crafted design.

Both the neck and bridge pickups are scatter wound using a proprietary pattern that introduces the slight winding irregularity responsible for the complex, harmonically layered response associated with hand-wound vintage pickups. AlNiCo V magnets provide the tonal foundation — a magnet type known for its focused midrange response, clear high-end articulation, and the natural compression and bloom that gives vintage humbuckers their three-dimensional quality. This set is wired with 4-conductor hookup wire, unlocking coil splitting and series/parallel switching options for players who want to expand beyond standard humbucker operation — a meaningful versatility upgrade over the standard metal braided single-conductor configuration.

The nickel silver covers on this set provide the warm, slightly muted silver finish characteristic of period-correct PAF construction — visually authentic and naturally resistant to the harsh glare of chrome, with the kind of aged patina that develops gracefully over time. Standard wax potting keeps microphonic feedback under control while preserving the dynamic pick attack sensitivity the Anthem set is built around. A maple spacer is also included. Whether you're playing jazz, blues, classic rock, or working with a dense mahogany-bodied guitar that needs livening up, the Porter Anthem PAF Humbucker Set is engineered to make new guitars sound like old guitars — available at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls.

Ideal For

• Players who have been chasing authentic PAF humbucker tone and need a hand-wound set that accurately replicates vintage construction methods
• Jazz, blues, and classic rock guitarists who need pickups that cover clean chord work and vintage-style overdrive without losing clarity or punch
• Cover band and studio musicians who need a pickup set that nails the classic rock recording tones heard on vintage records
• Players who want 4-conductor wiring flexibility for coil splitting or series/parallel switching alongside vintage PAF tonal character
• Idaho Falls guitarists seeking boutique hand-wound PAF humbucker pickups from a trusted local guitar shop

Key Features

Scatter Wound with Proprietary Pattern Each Anthem pickup is scatter wound using Porter's proprietary winding pattern — a technique that intentionally introduces the slight coil irregularity responsible for the complex harmonic layering and three-dimensional tonal bloom associated with original hand-wound PAF humbuckers. No machine-wound pickup replicates this character.

AlNiCo V Magnets in Both Positions AlNiCo V magnets power both the neck and bridge pickups, delivering the focused midrange clarity, natural compression, and articulate high-end response that defines the PAF tonal signature. The choice of AlNiCo V in both positions ensures a balanced, cohesive tonal relationship across the full pickup set.

Measured Output: (N) 7.4K / (B) 8.3K This hand-inspected set measures 7.4K at the neck and 8.3K at the bridge — a well-matched pairing that provides a slightly warmer, more open neck voice alongside a bridge pickup with enough extra output to add definition, sustain, and cut without departing from vintage PAF character.

4-Conductor Hookup Wire Unlike the standard metal braided single-conductor configuration, this set is wired with 4-conductor hookup wire — enabling coil splitting, series/parallel switching, and other advanced wiring options for players who want maximum tonal flexibility from their humbucker set.

Nickel Silver Covers The nickel silver covers deliver the warm, period-correct aesthetic of original PAF-era humbuckers — a softer, more refined silver finish compared to chrome, with the natural aging character that develops gracefully with use and complements vintage and relic-style instruments beautifully.

Wax Potted for Feedback Resistance Standard wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and feedback without dulling the pickup's dynamic response or pick attack sensitivity. Un-potted versions are available by request for players who prefer the rawer, more acoustically resonant character of an un-potted coil.

What's Included

• Porter Pickups Anthem PAF Humbucker – Neck Pickup (Nickel Silver, 7.4K)
• Porter Pickups Anthem PAF Humbucker – Bridge Pickup (Nickel Silver, 8.3K)
• 4-conductor hookup wire
• Long-leg baseplates
• Maple spacer
• Standard wax potting (un-potted available by request)
• Manufacturer warranty

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on These PAF Humbuckers Today

The Porter Pickups Anthem PAF Humbucker Set in Nickel Silver is in stock now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls at $285 — a hand-inspected, boutique-wound set ready to transform your humbucker-equipped guitar. Stop by to talk tone with our team or contact us to confirm availability. If you've been chasing that elusive vintage PAF character, Porter's Anthem set is the place to stop looking.