{"product_id":"1962-gibson-paf-matched-set-with-sg-wiring-harness","title":"1962 Gibson PAF Matched Set with SG Wiring Harness","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003ematched set of 1962 Gibson PAF humbucker pickups and original SG wiring harness\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced intact from a single 1962 Gibson SG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew components are more closely associated with the golden era of Gibson electrics than the original \u003cstrong\u003ePatent Applied For (PAF) humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Celebrated for their unmatched clarity, dimensional harmonic bloom, and highly responsive dynamics, original PAFs remain among the most coveted vintage guitar components ever produced. This complete assembly offers a rare opportunity to acquire not just a pair of \u003cstrong\u003edouble-black PAFs\u003c\/strong\u003e, but their full, \u003cstrong\u003efactory-original SG electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e ecosystem preserved together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt some point in their lifetime, this set of PAFs received \u003cstrong\u003echrome covers\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely installed to visually match an aftermarket ABR-1 bridge fitted to the instrument during its working life. Beneath the covers, the pickups remain \u003cstrong\u003estructurally and electrically original\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining the classic \u003cstrong\u003ePAF stickers\u003c\/strong\u003e, period-correct \u003cstrong\u003etooling marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ebrass baseplate screws\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with pre-patent number Gibson production. The original \u003cstrong\u003ebraided nickel lead wire\u003c\/strong\u003e exhibits appropriate oxidation and handling wear expected of a 64-year-old set of humbuckers, further supporting their untouched internal integrity. Both coils remain strong and balanced, with DC resistance readings of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.89kΩ \u003c\/strong\u003e(bridge, with full sticker) and\u003cstrong\u003e 7.71kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e (neck, partial sticker).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickups are paired with their original \u003cstrong\u003e1962 SG wiring harness\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring four matched \u003cstrong\u003eCentralab potentiometers dated October 1962 (1346241)\u003c\/strong\u003e. These pots remain fully functional and display correct factory coding consistent with late-1962 Gibson production. The harness also includes the original \u003cstrong\u003eSwitchcraft three-way pickup selector\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSwitchcraft output jack\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pair of \u003cstrong\u003e0.02μF tone capacitors\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the original\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003epoker chip\u003c\/strong\u003e,\" all retained in situ as removed from the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component in this assembly remains in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent cosmetic and functional condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, exhibiting only age-appropriate patina and light wear consistent with careful long-term use. The result is a remarkably complete and coherent snapshot of early-1960s Gibson SG electronics, preserved as a single matched system rather than separated or rebuilt over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a complete, historically significant electronics set, this is an outstanding opportunity for \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors, restorers, and tone purists\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an authentic early-’60s Gibson PAF platform with original factory wiring intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll components original as removed from donor instrument unless otherwise noted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eComplete 1962 Gibson SG wiring harness with dual PAF humbuckers\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDonor Instrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1962 Gibson SG (structurally compromised, electronics intact and fully removed as a matched set)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGibson Patent Applied For (PAF) humbuckers\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBobbin Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDouble Black\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChrome covers (installed during instrument’s working life)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal braided shield leads with aged patina; period-correct baseplate tooling marks and brass mounting hardware consistent with early-1960s Gibson production; non-original chrome covers\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e7.89kΩ (bridge \/ full sticker), \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e7.71kΩ (neck \/ partial sticker)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlnico\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiring Harness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotentiometers:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e4x matched Centralab pots dated October 1962\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1346241\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e2 volume \/ 2 tone (SG standard layout)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead Wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal braided shielded Gibson pickup leads\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePickup Selector:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOriginal Switchcraft 3-way toggle switch\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSwitch Ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOriginal “RHYTHM \/ TREBLE” plastic poker chip\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOutput Jack:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOriginal Switchcraft 1\/4\" output jack\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent vintage condition with honest age-appropriate wear and patina\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eElectrically strong and fully functional; 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