Kloppmann HB PW Light Aged Set N

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Kloppmann HB PW Light Aged Set N

Kloppmann

HB PW Light Aged Set N

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 564676
Model: HB PW Light Aged Set N
Price: $636.90

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These Kloppmann pickups are seriously impressive—Peter Weihe clearly knew what he wanted. They nail that late '50s PAF vibe, with a surprising amount of clarity and responsiveness. If you’re chasing that classic, articulate rock and blues tone, and are willing to invest, these are a fantastic choice.

Product Description

  • Kloppmann HB PW Light Aged Set N
  • Set Pickups for Electric Guitar
  • Peter Weihe Signature Set
  • 2 Humbuckers
  • Bridge and neck positions
  • Output: Vintage
  • For his extraordinary studio guitar work
  • Peter Weihe needs pickups that react extremely sensitively to attack and the volume pot
  • Clear cleans and sustained
  • singing lead sounds in the high registers
  • without muddy-sounding bass
  • Very close to an original late 1959/early 1960 PAF set
  • String spacing: Standard
  • Connections: 2-wire (braided shield)
  • Finish: Light Aged
  • Cover colour: Nickel
  • Includes fixing screws
  • mounting springs and matching capacitors
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Peter Weihe’s signature voicing delivers exceptional dynamic response and clarity.
  • • Nickel-plated covers provide a genuinely vintage aesthetic and tonal warmth.
  • • German engineering ensures impeccable build quality and consistent performance.
  • • The braided shield wire minimizes noise and hum for a clean signal.
CONS
  • • The 'Light Aged' finish might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
  • • While versatile, excels primarily in vintage-inspired tones, limiting modern applications.

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Key Features

Position Bridge and Neck
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level Moderate-High
DC Resistance Bridge: 8.2kΩ, Neck: 7.8kΩ (approximate, varies with winding)
Spacing Standard (52.5mm / 2.05")
Mounting 4-hole Les Paul style

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're designed to emulate them closely, but PAFs have inherent variations. Kloppmann’s offer a more consistent and refined recreation of the sought-after sound.
They're standard humbucker size and spacing, making them compatible with most humbucker-routed guitars, not just Les Pauls.
The included capacitors are specifically chosen to complement the pickup's frequency response, helping to achieve a more balanced and authentic vintage tone.

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