When did Silos change to virtual PAFs?

[RocketRalf]

I just read somewhere in the internet that HSH Silos were originally offered with DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups, but were then changed to Virtual PAFs. Is this true or am I misinformed? When did this change happen? How can I know what pickups my guitar has? Just out of curiosity. Whatever they are, I love them.

 

[mbgreene]

The switch was made circa 2003

The Virtual PAFs are set up with six screw heads aligned with six slugs for pole pieces.

The PAF Pros are set up with double rows of six allen heads as pole pieces.

 

[RocketRalf]

Thanks for the precise answer . I see DiMarzio have discontinued the VPAFs (the V hot PAF too) and replaced them with the 36th Anniversary PAF. There's a regular and a bridge version too. Will Silos now ship with this ones?

 

[meenahga]

What about Schallers?

Say, anyone know when the Silo made the switch from Schaller pickups to Dimarzio?