The Black Cat set takes classic P.A.F. DNA and gives it an attitude problem: warm when you want it, snarling when you push it, and built to crunch like hell. These 8k Alnico V pickups capture the touch-sensitive dynamics of vintage humbuckers but with modern consistency and clarity that won't let you down mid-set. From Zeppelin's swagger to Soundgarden's grind, this is the sound of every record you wore out between '65 and '05. Clean up beautifully when you roll back the volume, then dig in and watch them bloom into natural, singing overdrive. The Rebel doesn't preserve the past: it resurrects it with purpose.
Bridge & Neck Pickups:
Output: Low-Medium (7.5-8.5k ohms)
Magnet: Alnico V bar magnet
Construction: Traditional screw/slug coil configuration with adjustable pole pieces
Baseplate: Nickel-plated
Wiring: 4-conductor lead wire (series, parallel, coil-split options)
Winding: Machine wound, non-wax potted for authentic P.A.F. dynamics
This set is for you if:
You chase tones from Zeppelin to Nirvana to Queens of the Stone Age
You want vintage vibe without vintage problems (microphonics, inconsistency, $$$)
You need pickups that crunch naturally without a wall of pedals
Want a set custom built to match your guitar? Check out our customization page for the available customization options and our order form.
The Black Cat set takes classic P.A.F. DNA and gives it an attitude problem: warm when you want it, snarling when you push it, and built to crunch like hell. These 8k Alnico V pickups capture the touch-sensitive dynamics of vintage humbuckers but with modern consistency and clarity that won't let you down mid-set. From Zeppelin's swagger to Soundgarden's grind, this is the sound of every record you wore out between '65 and '05. Clean up beautifully when you roll back the volume, then dig in and watch them bloom into natural, singing overdrive. The Rebel doesn't preserve the past: it resurrects it with purpose.
Bridge & Neck Pickups:
Output: Low-Medium (7.5-8.5k ohms)
Magnet: Alnico V bar magnet
Construction: Traditional screw/slug coil configuration with adjustable pole pieces
Baseplate: Nickel-plated
Wiring: 4-conductor lead wire (series, parallel, coil-split options)
Winding: Machine wound, non-wax potted for authentic P.A.F. dynamics
This set is for you if:
You chase tones from Zeppelin to Nirvana to Queens of the Stone Age
You want vintage vibe without vintage problems (microphonics, inconsistency, $$$)
You need pickups that crunch naturally without a wall of pedals
Want a set custom built to match your guitar? Check out our customization page for the available customization options and our order form.
Sound demos played through -
Rock I Mesa Boogie Mark IV amp sim.
Rock II- Z-Tone amp sim.
