Question for Tim re Brian Robertson's LP Custom pickups

[Simon_F]

Tim,

In a recent thread you posted that

the Emerald and Coldsweat are in no way meant to be PAFs...........the Emerald is based on a the hotter LP Custom pickups Robertson used...

Could you possibly expand on this statement?  I assume you're referring to the black LP Custom that Robbo used in his later Lizzy years (as featured on the Live & Dangerous album cover and the L&D '78 video).  I had heard that guitar was a 1960.  Is that correct, and do you know what pickups were in it?  If they weren't PAFs, were they early patent number pickups?  Or what?  How much "hotter" did pickups get in 1960 (if it is a '60)?

I'm curious, partly because I am a massive fan of Robbo's playing and tone, but also because I am currently considering getting some BKs for one (or both) of my LPs.  Am drawn to the Mules and the Emeralds - dare say I might have to experience both when funds allow.

Thanks,

Simon

[Tim]

To the best of my knowledge Robbo used several LP Customs around that time, I can't say with any authority as to the age of any I'm afraid.
If it was a 60s Custom it could only have been 68' onwards and wouldn't have had PAFs it'd have been patent no. humbuckers with Alnico V, the majority of which were around DC7.6K - 8K.
Into the '70s and you come across LP Custom humbuckers up around the DC12K mark in the bridge.
The tone of the emerald is based on what my ears perceive rather than copying any one particular model-again I'm going for the vibe.

[Simon_F]

Thanks for your prompt reply Tim.