> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.backstagecircle.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Gibson Pickup Shop - URL: https://www.backstagecircle.com/gibson-pickup-shop/ - Published: 2026-11-05T16:25:12.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-06T16:36:33.000Z - Author: Maureen Jack - Tags: Music Retail, Products The **Gibson Pickup Shop** has introduced the 1957-1960 P.A.F. Reissue Sets, a new collection of historically accurate humbucker™ pickups designed to reproduce the dimensions, materials, appearance, and distinctive tonal characteristics of original Gibson Patent Applied For pickups. The collection includes four pickup sets, each with a unique tonal profile shaped by its wire turn count and specific grade of long, rough-cast Alnico magnet. From the tight, articulate response of the 1957 set to the smooth warmth and natural compression of the 1960 set, the collection gives guitarists four distinct interpretations of the celebrated P.A.F. sound. The Gibson Pickup Shop 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 P.A.F. Reissue Sets are available worldwide through authorized Gibson dealers, at Gibson Garage locations in Nashville, London and Miami. After the humbucker debuted on Gibson pedal steels in late 1956, the Patent Applied For pickup first appeared on Gibson electric guitars in early 1957\. Although they were not present on the very first units, it was the Patent Applied For decals affixed to the undersides of the pickups that earned P.A.F.s their nickname. First featuring in the electric guitar catalog on the ES-175™, the humbucker became the primary pickup for high-end Gibson instruments, including the Les Paul™ Goldtop, Les Paul Custom, and Les Paul Standard. Developed through extensive historical research, 3D scanning, scientific analysis, reverse engineering of vintage examples, and original specifications from the Gibson archives, each P.A.F. Reissue Set is built to the same exacting standards as the Gibson 1959 Collector’s Edition Humbucker Sets. The new sets are offered without the Lifton™ cases, individual serialization, and mounting rings included with the Collector’s Edition sets. “The original P.A.F. humbuckers have inspired generations of players because they do more than reproduce sound. They respond to the player,” says Jared Brandon, Pickup Product Manager at Gibson. “With the 1957-1960 P.A.F. Reissue Sets, we have recreated four distinct voices from that historic era, giving guitarists the clarity, harmonic complexity, and dynamic feel that made these pickups legendary.” Each pickup is wound on vintage Gibson coil-winding machines using 42 AWG plain enamel wire and vintage-correct butyrate bobbins. Period-accurate details include maple spacers, steel slugs and keeper bars, two-conductor wiring, True Historic nickel covers, Patent Applied For decals and authentic tooling marks on the baseplate feet. All four sets feature unbalanced coils and unpotted construction, enhancing harmonic richness, openness, responsiveness and note definition while preserving the individual tonal identity of each set. About Gibson: Gibson, the iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for over 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibsonhas a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibsonportfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie**,** the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibsonis dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by all Gibson brands. Website - [**Gibson.com**](http://gibson.com/?ref=backstagecircle.com)