When Tim White began winding pickups, the landscape was simple. You could buy stiff sounding mass production humbuckers from corporate outfits like Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, Fralin or Lollar, or you could chase the handful of small batch builders who actually understood vintage tone. Tim White stood above them all. He’s since retired & his Timbuckers rarely show up on the used market, when they do they can fetch $2000 or more. There are a few companies making clones, the best of which are called the Tim White Legend Series that come with a lifetime warranty.
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His work was quiet and deliberate. He did not seek fame. He did not market himself. He did not build a brand or copyright catchy slogans to convince you his pickups were worthy. He focused on one thing only, a level of feel and harmonic truth that most players never experience. His pickups became known for blooming mids, clear highs and a touch sensitive response that felt alive under the fingers.
Players talked about him in small circles. Word spread from one experienced ear to another. Real PAF experts noticed the balance, the clarity, the emotional response. They recognized in his coils the same qualities found in the best examples of the late fifties. Not the formulas. Not the numbers. The feel.
His reputation grew quietly. A handful of builders and collectors sought out his sets, not because of hype, but because they knew he was capturing something the bigger makers could never understand. His work stood on the Mount Rushmore of humbucker builders alongside Tom Holmes, Virgil Arlo and OTPG. These were not recreations. These were instruments of expression.
Tim White trusted his hands more than machines. Every set was made with intention and a respect for the vintage originals that inspired him. Players described the first note as a moment when the guitar opened up, revealing more depth, more air and more honesty than anything they had heard before.
Hw produced a small number of sets but his legacy is unmatched. Many players believe he got closer to the heart of a real fifties PAF than anyone of his era. The Timbucker became legendary and the EdA version reached almost mythical status among those who knew the difference between good tone and great tone.
Tim White stopped winding years ago, but the respect for his work has never faded. His pickups are rare. His name carries weight. His legacy stands as proof that one man with skill, patience and taste can still change the way a guitar feels.
This tribute exists to honor his craft and to preserve the story of one of the finest humbucker makers of the modern era. As with any elite builder of guitar there are plenty of people trying to tear down Timbuckers on forums. Like Alan Hamel, Virgil Arlo and OTPG, its a badge of honor that proves he must have done something right.
Here are guitar forum post about Tim White – Timbucker PAF Humbucker Pickups
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https://www.mylespaul.com/threads/timbuckers-in-2020.448592/?utm_source=
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