M-Tone Humbucker Pickups – Alnico 2 | Vintage Warmth & PAF-Style Tone | For LP, SG, Strat Mods

The Voice of Classic Rock. Tired of sterile, lifeless stock humbuckers? The M-Tone Alnico 2 Humbucker Set delivers the warm, articulate, and dynamic tone of a vintage PAF. Voiced with Alnico 2 magnets for smooth attack, rich mids, and sweet highs, this set captures the essence of timeless blues, jazz, and rock tones. Each pickup is machine-wound in the Philippines for flawless consistency and performance — giving your guitar the soul it deserves.

Key Features & Tonal Benefits

• Vintage-Voiced Alnico 2 Magnets: Provides warm compression, smooth treble, and a dynamic, touch-sensitive feel reminiscent of classic PAF tones.

• Calibrated Output Wind: Balanced pairing of Neck (7.2kΩ) and Bridge (8.4kΩ) ensures clarity, articulation, and powerful lead response.

• 4-Conductor Wiring: Enables coil-splitting for bright, snappy single-coil tones from either humbucker.

• Nickel Silver Components: Baseplates and covers crafted from nickel silver reduce high-frequency loss for open, transparent sound.

Technical Specifications

• Magnet Type: Alnico 2

• DC Resistance: Neck – ~7.2kΩ | Bridge – ~8.4kΩ

• Wiring Type: 4-Conductor

• Spacing Options: 50mm (Standard/Neck) | 52mm (F-Spaced/Bridge)

• Baseplate: Nickel Silver

• Covers: Multiple Options (Zebra, Black, Chrome)

• Potting: Lightly wax-potted for microphonic control while preserving vintage openness.

Ideal For

• Upgrading stock humbuckers in Les Paul, SG, or similar guitars.

• Players seeking vintage PAF tone with smooth mids and rich sustain.

• Blues, jazz, and classic rock guitarists.

• DIY builders seeking a high-value, vintage-voiced humbucker set.

Package Includes

• M-Tone Vintage PAF Humbucker(s) – Neck, Bridge, or Full Calibrated Set

• Mounting Screws

• Mounting Springs

• Wiring diagram available at montancesguitarwiring.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Will these fit my Epiphone Les Paul or SG?
  A: Yes. These pickups fit standard humbucker routes used in Epiphone, Gibson, and most import guitars. Choose the correct spacing for best alignment.

• Q: How do I choose between 50mm and 52mm spacing?
  A: Use 50mm for neck or Gibson-style Tune-O-Matic bridges, and 52mm (F-Spaced) for Strat-style or Floyd Rose bridges.

• Q: Can these be coil-split?
  A: Yes. All pickups include 4-conductor wiring, ready for coil-splitting via push-pull pots or mini-switches.

• Q: How do these differ from high-output humbuckers?
  A: These are low-to-moderate output pickups that emphasize warmth, clarity, and touch sensitivity — unlike modern high-output models that compress and emphasize aggression.

• Q: Are these pickups wax-potted?
  A: Yes. They are lightly wax-potted to control feedback while preserving vintage openness and harmonic response.

Warranty & Support

Your M-Tone pickups are backed by a worry-free guarantee:

• 7-Day Replacement Warranty – Covers factory defects.

• 30-Day Satisfaction Exchange – Not the right tone? We’ll swap it.

• 2-Year Limited Warranty – Covers performance and repairs under normal use.

• Repair & Rewinding Services – Available at discounted rates for all Montances customers.

M-Tone: Gig-Ready Tone, Everyday Value

• Built for the Gig. Priced for the Player. Stage-ready performance at a musician’s price.

• Precision-Wound for Flawless Consistency. Machine-wound for balanced tone, clarity, and reliability every time.

• Quality Components. Punchy, Musical Tone. Globally sourced parts chosen for tonal integrity and longevity.

• The Smart Upgrade. No Compromises. A professional-grade tonal enhancement that delivers warmth, detail, and value.

About M-Tone

M-Tone Pickups are engineered and machine-wound in the Philippines to deliver quality tone at accessible prices. Designed for working musicians, builders, and tone enthusiasts, M-Tone products balance craftsmanship, reliability, and musicality — giving every guitarist access to studio-quality sound without the boutique price tag.