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- Price
- $375
Pickup available at 1935 Friendship Drive
Usually ready in 4 hours
Joe Bonamassa “Bolin Burst” Humbucker Set (Limited) — created with Seymour Duncan after an in‑depth analysis of the P.A.F.s in Joe’s 1960 Les Paul associated with Tommy Bolin. Expect that vintage A2 sweetness: a dynamic, barky bridge voice with bite and a warm, singing neck that stays articulate when pushed. Each cover is aged in the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop for the right look and feel.
- Configuration: Humbucker set — Neck + Bridge
- Magnets: Alnico 2
- Finish: Aged nickel covers (Custom Shop)
- Model: 11828‑121‑LTD
- Limited run: First 500 sets feature bottom plates signed by Joe Bonamassa and Seymour W. Duncan, with numbered packaging
Why players want this set
- Vintage voice, modern consistency — A2 magnets capture the sweet top and chewy mid character associated with great early P.A.F.s.
- Expressive dynamics — Cleans shimmer; overdrive sustains with harmonic bloom.
- Authentic look — Subtle aging to match the “Bolin” originals.
Specs at a glance
- Type: Passive humbucker set
- Cover: Aged nickel
- Lead: Vintage braided or 4‑conductor (varies by run; see wiring notes)
- Mounting: Standard humbucker tabs/screws
- Made by: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop, Santa Barbara, CA
FAQ
Will these fit my guitar?
They drop into most Les Paul®, SG®, ES‑style, and other guitars with standard humbucker routes and mounting rings. Direct‑mount or non‑standard rings may require minor fitting.
Are the pickups wax potted?
Custom Shop aging and construction are designed for the right vintage character and performance. Potting approach follows the Bonamassa spec for this project.
Can I coil‑split them?
Some production runs may ship 4‑conductor for split/parallel options; others use vintage braided lead. Check the lead type on your set (or ask us).
What’s included?
Neck and bridge pickups (aged nickel), mounting screws/springs; early numbered sets include bottom plates signed by Joe Bonamassa and Seymour W. Duncan.
Wiring notes
- If your set has vintage braided 2‑conductor leads: use classic humbucker wiring (no coil‑split). Start with 500k pots and a .022µF tone cap.
- If your set has 4‑conductor leads: stock series wiring; add a push/pull or mini‑toggle for coil‑split or series/parallel.
Shipping Information
Our on-line store is open 24/7 and we ship Monday through Friday, excluding some holidays. Orders received for products without shipping restrictions on its product page will ship the same business day when received before 12:00 p.m. PST. Orders in high demand will have an estimated production time listed on its product page and will ship according to the date listed.