{"product_id":"gibson-patent-number-pickup-tim-shaw-double-cream-nos-2","title":"Gibson Shaw NOS Patent Number Humbucker 1980s Double Cream With Ring and Screws","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTim Shaw joined Gibson in 1981 with a specific mandate: reverse-engineer the original PAF humbucker. Working from original late-1950s specimens, Shaw analyzed the magnets, wire gauge, bobbin geometry, winding count, and potting method that produced the sound that players and collectors had been chasing for two decades. The resulting Shaw PAF — produced from roughly 1981 through 1985 under the Patent Number designation — is widely regarded as the finest humbucker Gibson produced in the modern era, and among the most accurate recreations of the original PAF character ever to come out of a production run. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a bridge-position Shaw Patent Number humbucker in double cream — new old stock, uninstalled, with the original 7\" lead, mounting ring, and height adjustment screws. Reading 8.9k, this is a strong and correct bridge reading for a Shaw PAF. Double cream bobbin covers are the most visually sought-after configuration on any PAF-style humbucker and were used on original late-1950s Gibson instruments before the transition to black covers. An uninstalled Shaw in double cream with hardware is exactly the kind of piece serious Gibson players seek out for restorations, upgrades, and period-correct builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcerpts from Real Online User Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"The Shaw PAFs are the best humbuckers Gibson produced after the original PAF era — Tim Shaw did his homework and the results speak for themselves.\" — My Les Paul Forum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Double cream Shaws in NOS condition are genuinely difficult to find — most were installed decades ago.\" — The Gear Page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Shaw PAFs have a clarity and openness in the midrange that separates them from every other Gibson humbucker produced before or since the original PAF run.\" — Guitar World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Gibson\u003cbr\u003eOutput: 8.9k\u003cbr\u003eModel: Patent Number Humbucker PickupEra: Tim Shaw era (early-to-mid 1980s)\u003cbr\u003eBobbin color: Double cream\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Mint \/ New Old Stock — never installed\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Cream pickup mounting ring\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Mounting screws\u003cbr\u003eRing color: Cream\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFender electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Gibson electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGibson electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003cbr\u003eThe largest \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage \u0026amp; used guitar amplifier selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Northern California\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56388524081318,"sku":"P-1051","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260415_140503.jpg?v=1776287401","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/gibson-patent-number-pickup-tim-shaw-double-cream-nos-2","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}