Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
This year, we’ve updated our line of PAF clones and added several variations and new models. We’ve slightly improved the winding pattern by studying vintage winding machines in even greater detail and conducting dozens of experiments with precise measurements of characteristics and comparisons to original PAFs. We’ve also developed a completely new model, the Rumble Heart, which has no analogues. The unique feature of this model is that we implemented a slight phase shift in each pickup individually. We tuned it so that the sound became brighter and more spacious while still retaining the body of the midrange. The sound of this pickup set takes us back to the golden era of Led Zeppelin and Cream. If you want your Les Paul to sound like a Telecaster on steroids, this model is for you.
We’ve also introduced several new variations of our classic models. The ’59 PAF clone is now available with either AlNiCo 2 or A4 magnets. The Goldie model, in addition to the standard A5 magnets, now available in a version with A2 magnets. For the most passionate rock ’n’ rollers, we’ve introduced the ’59 Hot PAF model with A5 magnets. And for jazz musicians and those who love a clean sound, we introduced the '57 Jazz PAF model with the weakest A3 pickups. We also kept the '58 PAF clone with A2 magnets, as this model has gained great popularity worldwide, especially in Japan.
You can view full demo videos for each model on our updated website 8bombcustom.com/demo in the Pickus Demo section.
🔴PATREON: patreon.com/8bombcustom
🪖 Brothers in Arms Patreon tier: patreon.com/signup?ru=%2Fcheckout%2F8bombcustom%3Frid%3D10123097
🎱 Workshop website: 8bombcustom.com
🔥 PAF pickups clones : 8bombcustom.com/pickups
👕Merch: bonfire.com/store/dr-nitro-lab
👁 Instagramm: instagram.com/8bombcustom
🥷🏼 TikTok: tiktok.com/@doctornitro
🔵 NITORLACK materials here: nitorlack.com/en/?wpam_id=63
The 8BombCustom workshop and artist Dr.Nitro operates as an independent
painter and restorer of string instruments, engaged in the restoration,
modification, refinishing of guitars, and artistic relics. Works on a variety of
instruments — regardless of brand, country, or origin. Dr.Nitro is not a guitar
manufacturer, does not produce replicas, does not build custom guitars, and
does not sell them. All objects and actions in this and other videos are
demonstrations of the art of relicing or restoration and do not infringe on
copyrights or patents. All guitars and art objects in this video are part of a
private collection and are not for sale.
The artist's rights are protected by:
● Article 10, European Convention on Human Rights – Freedom of artistic expression.
● Directive (EU) 2019/790 – Protects transformative and non-commercial uses.
● Budapest Convention on Cybercrime – Prohibits online legal intimidation and coercion.
You can support me and my workshop on Patreon. patreon.com/8bombcustom There you will find private content, tutorial videos, giveaways of my PAF clones and access to auctions. This will allow me to make more quality videos and more translations into English. You can also support me through PayPal: nitrolab8@gmail.com Thank you!
This year, we’ve updated our line of PAF clones and added several variations and new models. We’ve slightly improved the winding pattern by studying vintage winding machines in even greater detail and conducting dozens of experiments with precise measurements of characteristics and comparisons to original PAFs. We’ve also developed a completely new model, the Rumble Heart, which has no analogues. The unique feature of this model is that we implemented a slight phase shift in each pickup individually. We tuned it so that the sound became brighter and more spacious while still retaining the body of the midrange. The sound of this pickup set takes us back to the golden era of Led Zeppelin and Cream. If you want your Les Paul to sound like a Telecaster on steroids, this model is for you.
We’ve also introduced several new variations of our classic models. The ’59 PAF clone is now available with either AlNiCo 2 or A4 magnets. The Goldie model, in addition to the standard A5 magnets, now available in a version with A2 magnets. For the most passionate rock ’n’ rollers, we’ve introduced the ’59 Hot PAF model with A5 magnets. And for jazz musicians and those who love a clean sound, we introduced the '57 Jazz PAF model with the weakest A3 pickups. We also kept the '58 PAF clone with A2 magnets, as this model has gained great popularity worldwide, especially in Japan.
You can view full demo videos for each model on our updated website 8bombcustom.com/demo in the Pickus Demo section.
🔴PATREON: patreon.com/8bombcustom
🪖 Brothers in Arms Patreon tier: patreon.com/signup?ru=%2Fcheckout%2F8bombcustom%3Frid%3D10123097
🎱 Workshop website: 8bombcustom.com
🔥 PAF pickups clones : 8bombcustom.com/pickups
👕Merch: bonfire.com/store/dr-nitro-lab
👁 Instagramm: instagram.com/8bombcustom
🥷🏼 TikTok: tiktok.com/@doctornitro
🔵 NITORLACK materials here: nitorlack.com/en/?wpam_id=63
The 8BombCustom workshop and artist Dr.Nitro operates as an independent
painter and restorer of string instruments, engaged in the restoration,
modification, refinishing of guitars, and artistic relics. Works on a variety of
instruments — regardless of brand, country, or origin. Dr.Nitro is not a guitar
manufacturer, does not produce replicas, does not build custom guitars, and
does not sell them. All objects and actions in this and other videos are
demonstrations of the art of relicing or restoration and do not infringe on
copyrights or patents. All guitars and art objects in this video are part of a
private collection and are not for sale.
The artist's rights are protected by:
● Article 10, European Convention on Human Rights – Freedom of artistic expression.
● Directive (EU) 2019/790 – Protects transformative and non-commercial uses.
● Budapest Convention on Cybercrime – Prohibits online legal intimidation and coercion.
You can support me and my workshop on Patreon. patreon.com/8bombcustom There you will find private content, tutorial videos, giveaways of my PAF clones and access to auctions. This will allow me to make more quality videos and more translations into English. You can also support me through PayPal: nitrolab8@gmail.com Thank you!

![The first John Sykes 1959 Les Paul Burst copy [painting and relic process]
Another project that was intended for John, for which he sent me high-resolution images of his Burst. We talked a lot about the color, the relic and many nuances when I made the first relic Les Paul for him. I asked John a lot of questions to find out how and under what circumstances this or that scratch or chip appeared. I made this guitar relic in parallel with the first project and I tried to reflect all the agreed nuances in this historic copy as accurately as possible. The guitar turned out very lively and bold and ... in the end I decided to keep it for myself.
🔴PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/8bombcustom
🪖 Brothers in Arms Patreon tier: https://www.patreon.com/signup?ru=%2Fcheckout%2F8bombcustom%3Frid%3D10123097
🎱 Workshop website: https://www.8bombcustom.com/
🔥 PAF pickups clones : https://www.8bombcustom.com/pickups
👕Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dr-nitro-lab/
👁 Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/8bombcustom/
🥷🏼 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctornitro
🔵 NITORLACK materials here: https://nitorlack.com/en/?wpam_id=63
The 8BombCustom workshop and artist Dr.Nitro operates as an independent
painter and restorer of string instruments, engaged in the restoration,
modification, refinishing of guitars, and artistic relics. Works on a variety of
instruments — regardless of brand, country, or origin. Dr.Nitro is not a guitar
manufacturer, does not produce replicas, does not build custom guitars, and
does not sell them. All objects and actions in this and other videos are
demonstrations of the art of relicing or restoration and do not infringe on
copyrights or patents. All guitars and art objects in this video are part of a
private collection and are not for sale.
The artists rights are protected by:
● Article 10, European Convention on Human Rights – Freedom of artistic expression.
● Directive (EU) 2019/790 – Protects transformative and non-commercial uses.
● Budapest Convention on Cybercrime – Prohibits online legal intimidation and coercion.
You can support me and my workshop on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/8bombcustom There you will find private content, tutorial videos, giveaways of my PAF clones and access to auctions. This will allow me to make more quality videos and more translations into English. You can also support me through PayPal: nitrolab8@gmail.com Thank you! The first John Sykes 1959 Les Paul Burst copy [painting and relic process]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BWfCFX_OoWg/mqdefault.jpg)





![59 PAF clone [8Bomb Pickups].
Copy of vintage doublewhite original PAF pickup
Winding pattern corresponds to Leesonа 102 vintage winding machine
Wire Plain enamel 42g
bridge pickup - A4 Rough cast bar magnets magnet , long. Resistance 7.9-8.1k
Bright open, but with a softer, rounder character. With a typical vintage PAF voice.
Neck pickup - A4 Rough cast bar magnets magnet, long. Resistance 7.3-7.6k
soft and open sound with a clear attack and full spectrum. Dynamic. Ideal for neck position
This set is very good for the EC-335 and Les Paul. Good for Blues, Rock and Jazz
Order: https://www.8bombcustom.com/hb59
Amp: Fender Blues Junior
Overdrive: Digitech Bad Monkey
Playing: Dmitry Reznik https://www.instagram.com/dmitryreznikguitar/
Sound recording: Sound Studio 9 https://www.facebook.com/soundstudio9/
Sound and video editing: Dr.Nitro https://www.instagram.com/8bombcustom/
https://www.8bombcustom.com/
You can support me and my workshop on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/8bombcustom
There you will find private content, tutorial videos, giveaways of my PAF clones and access to auctions. This will allow me to make more quality videos and more translations into English.
You can also support me through PayPal: 8bombdovnar@gmail.com
Thank you! 59 PAF clone [8Bomb Pickups].](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CD5SWwPq5DQ/mqdefault.jpg)


![Nitro lacquers for Relic Guitar [Tests] PART 2
The second part of tests of varnishes Nitorlack.
Link to these wonderful lacquers here: https://nitorlack.com/en/?wpam_id=63
🔴PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/8bombcustom
🎱 Workshop website: https://www.8bombcustom.com/
🔥 PAF pickups clones : https://www.8bombcustom.com/pickups
👁 Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/8bombcustom/
🥷🏼 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctornitro
You can support me and my workshop on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/8bombcustom There you will find private content, tutorial videos, giveaways of my PAF clones and access to auctions. This will allow me to make more quality videos and more translations into English. You can also support me through PayPal: 8bombdovnar@gmail.com Thank you! Nitro lacquers for Relic Guitar [Tests] PART 2](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DuHlrh5cQRs/mqdefault.jpg)