Mojotone '59 Clone Vintage P.A.F. Style Hot Humbucker Pickup
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These '59 "Patent Applied For" Clones are for the tone purist. Authentic to every detail using all American made parts. 1959 spec butyrate bobbins, 1959 spec long leg frame, custom vintage spec plain enamel wire, custom alnico 4 cast magnets, maple spacer, vintage spec screws, and vintage spec slugs.
The new Hot ‘59 Clone bridge humbucker closes the gap between vintage P.A.F. tones and modern rock tones offering a fuller sounding bridge pickup with more presence and authority - all with the same amazing touch sensitivity. Paired with our standard output ’59 Clone on the neck, you have a perfect balance from neck to bridge with every bit of clarity and articulation you would expect from a vintage humbucker.
Stock with vintage braided single conductor leads, and vintage 49.2mm spacing. Un-potted coils just like the originals.
Note: If you want to order just the NECK position, please purchase the neck position of our standard ‘59 Clone sku S3PAF728. This is the same neck pickup we pair with the set of ’59 Hots.
Magnet: Alnico 4
Lead: Vintage 1-Conductor
Potted: No
- Output:
- Bass:
- Mids:
- Treble:
Ratings & Reviews
5 reviews
Warm clarity with punch to spare
by Florin Tibu
I thought that warm clarity and a solid punch for high-gain metal (black-infused heavy metal) was rather in unobtainium territory, especially as the higher the output - the more compressed and squashed the tone was. That was until now. I tried the Hot 59 Clone in one of my 2000's Eclipse Deluxe and was pleasantly surprised, to say the least. Ordered a set for the backup Eclipse as well.
Gloriously warm yet authoritative, with exceptional balance across the audio spectrum, with great tweaking options when you try different pickup heights and fiddle a bit with the individual screws. Basically, one can create a personalised response to suit any playing style or tonal preference. Cleans are stellar, especially when using both pickups, from punchy staccato parts to lead lines, while the rolling the volume know introduces a new dimension of mellow tone.
Tone Journey Approved
by Tone Journey
Long story short (for full review get a Google search for “Tone Journey Mojotone Clone Hot”) i love it so much. I’m a fan of ~10K overwound PAF-style pickups, i particularly enjoyed the pickup's strengths: balanced EQ, sweet mids, tight lows, and clear highs. Also the punch. It delivers a dynamic, not-overly compressed yet versatile tone suitable for various styles, from clean tones of Southern Rock to early Van Halen-like power.
While not high-output (or saturated), it feels louder than many moderate-output humbuckers.
Yes, i has some drawbacks, such as the lack of F-spaced, 4-conductor, and short-leg options, which limit its compatibility with modern guitars. Additionally, its unpotted nature can pose challenges under ultra-high gain settings. I haven’t got any issues with its unpotted nature but maybe some of you may.
In conclusion, the '59 Clone HOT impresses with its tonal richness and balance, making it an excellent choice for guitars with neutral or warm tones.