{"title":"Black Label PAF Pickups","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e____________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I've tried all of the more expensive pickups. The Arlos sound amazing. I can't say enough good things about them. Now I'm wondering, if there's not some proprietary technique that only  these guys know, to make pickups that sound this good.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Hadden Sayers (Recording Artist)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1959-model-p-a-f-humbucker-replacement-pickup-set","title":"1959 Model - P.A.F. Humbucker Replacement Pickup Set.","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"628\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"174\" data-start=\"130\" data-section-id=\"tlazgf\"\u003eWhite Label Sets Worth It? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Virgil Arlo Humbucker Price\" href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/62559010-original-virgil-arlo-1959-paf-pickus-not-the-reissue\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2500 is used market price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Vintage Virgil Arlo White Label PAF sets and they are nearly impossible to find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"318\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re not just rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"340\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re effectively gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"370\"\u003eWhat you’re getting here isn’t an interpretation or a “tribute” build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"442\"\u003eThese Black Label PAF pickups by ToneSpec are built using the same methods, materials, and approach that defined the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eSame feel. Same response. Without paying $2500 to get there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u270l1\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eWhat is 1959 PAF Tone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eThe Virgil Arlo 1959 P.A.F. is the benchmark of vintage humbucker tone, built from the best examples encountered over decades of working on original instruments. It captures the clarity, warmth, and dynamic response of the finest PAFs, refined into a single, complete voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eIt has the depth and sustain players expect from a great PAF, but with more articulation, a smoother top end, and a more responsive feel that reacts instantly to your touch. Notes feel alive, chords stay open and balanced, and the entire guitar responds as one cohesive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eIt is no surprise that players who have experienced the best vintage PAFs gravitate toward this type of tone. That combination of clarity, feel, and responsiveness represents the highest level of what a humbucker can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"949\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is about expression. The way a note blooms, sustains, and responds to subtle changes in your hands without losing definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12hnu21\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eTop Trade-In Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eWe consistently see the same pickups being traded for this set. Send us an e-mail if you have one of these sets \u0026amp; we'll set you up for a trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Seymour Duncan \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Lollar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fralin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Bare Knuckle  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eThese are all respected pickups with strong followings. For many players, they are part of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eWith experience, many players start looking for more authority, more control when pushed, and a PAF tone that stays warm and defined as gain increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eYour Guitar with Virgil Arlo Tone.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eYou’ll feel it right away...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Notes bloom with more depth, sustain, and harmonic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The midrange feels rich, open, and highly responsive to your touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The tone stays smooth, balanced, and controlled as you dig in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"526\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOriginal vintage PAF pickups with this level of feel and responsiveness are rare and difficult to find. The Virgil Arlo 1959 PAF set delivers that same refined response, built to the same standards, with consistency and reliability players depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:befadba4-3fc4-40b2-9378-a87a2fc0fa2d-22\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4c86c56a-0c3c-4d64-b31f-643d171d0209\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Testimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e-“These don’t just sound like vintage pickups, they feel like vintage pickups\" -  \u003cstrong\u003eHadden Sayers, Blues Recording Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e-“The best pickups I’ve ever owned.” - \u003cstrong\u003eBrett Garsed, Legendary Guitarist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e-“Virgil Arlo pickups changed the way I play guitar. I’ll never go back.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Pat Buchanan, Nashville Session Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e-“The Black Label's sound exactly like the originals, I don't know how you did it. They sound incredible.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Michael Gallaher, Guitarist for Joe Cocker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s1mdoeqAR5g\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\"\u003e1959 PAF Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance - Vintage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eTrue vintage output humbucker range. Each pickup delivers rich, articulate response with balanced lows, open mids, and smooth highs, capturing the depth and clarity associated with the best vintage PAFs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet Type - Proprietary Alnico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eProprietary Alnico magnets crafted to deliver the balance, feel, and dynamic response found in the best vintage pickups, combining clarity, warmth, and natural compression. The Alnico magnets were engineered to have the dynamic range and sustain of A5s and the warmth and smoothness associated with A2s. The result is a pickup that feels, sounds, and responds like a refined vintage set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"928\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Set Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eEach set is calibrated so the neck and bridge work together as a system. Output, magnet strength, and coil balance are adjusted to ensure consistent response, balanced output, and smooth transition between positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ff1a8g\" data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eAbout the Builder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eVirgil Arlo designs are built by ToneSpec, using the same methods, materials, and standards that defined the originals. For more on the process, watch the video below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bb9Gk3I8FYw?si=cjEc4aBxguIZMFKb\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e______________________________________________________\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VA Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42378269065313,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/9821\/files\/0000-BLPAF.webp?v=1755566557"},{"product_id":"50-off-demo-set-1959-p-a-f-humbuckers-last-set","title":"50% OFF Demo Set - 1959 P.A.F. Humbuckers - LAST SET - SHIPS IMMEDIATELY.","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e50% OFF DEMO SET - $497.50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003ew\/Vintage Covers (Normally $995)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003eWON'T LAST LONG!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"628\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"174\" data-start=\"130\" data-section-id=\"tlazgf\"\u003eWhite Label Sets Worth It? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Virgil Arlo Humbucker Price\" href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/62559010-original-virgil-arlo-1959-paf-pickus-not-the-reissue\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2500 is used market price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Vintage Virgil Arlo White Label PAF sets and they are nearly impossible to find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"318\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re not just rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"340\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re effectively gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"370\"\u003eWhat you’re getting here isn’t an interpretation or a “tribute” build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"442\"\u003eThese Black Label PAF pickups by ToneSpec are built using the same methods, materials, and approach that defined the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eSame feel. Same response. Without paying $2500 to get there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u270l1\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eWhat is 1959 PAF Tone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eThe Virgil Arlo 1959 P.A.F. is the benchmark of vintage humbucker tone, built from the best examples encountered over decades of working on original instruments. It captures the clarity, warmth, and dynamic response of the finest PAFs, refined into a single, complete voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eIt has the depth and sustain players expect from a great PAF, but with more articulation, a smoother top end, and a more responsive feel that reacts instantly to your touch. Notes feel alive, chords stay open and balanced, and the entire guitar responds as one cohesive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eIt is no surprise that players who have experienced the best vintage PAFs gravitate toward this type of tone. That combination of clarity, feel, and responsiveness represents the highest level of what a humbucker can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"949\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is about expression. The way a note blooms, sustains, and responds to subtle changes in your hands without losing definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12hnu21\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eTop Trade-In Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eWe consistently see the same pickups being traded for this set. Send us an e-mail if you have one of these sets \u0026amp; we'll set you up for a trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Seymour Duncan \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Lollar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fralin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Bare Knuckle  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eThese are all respected pickups with strong followings. For many players, they are part of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eWith experience, many players start looking for more authority, more control when pushed, and a PAF tone that stays warm and defined as gain increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eYour Guitar with Virgil Arlo Tone.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eYou’ll feel it right away...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Notes bloom with more depth, sustain, and harmonic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The midrange feels rich, open, and highly responsive to your touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The tone stays smooth, balanced, and controlled as you dig in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"526\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOriginal vintage PAF pickups with this level of feel and responsiveness are rare and difficult to find. The Virgil Arlo 1959 PAF set delivers that same refined response, built to the same standards, with consistency and reliability players depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:befadba4-3fc4-40b2-9378-a87a2fc0fa2d-22\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4c86c56a-0c3c-4d64-b31f-643d171d0209\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Testimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e-“These don’t just sound like vintage pickups, they feel like vintage pickups\" -  \u003cstrong\u003eHadden Sayers, Blues Recording Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e-“The best pickups I’ve ever owned.” - \u003cstrong\u003eBrett Garsed, Legendary Guitarist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e-“Virgil Arlo pickups changed the way I play guitar. I’ll never go back.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Pat Buchanan, Nashville Session Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e-“The Black Label's sound exactly like the originals, I don't know how you did it. They sound incredible.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Michael Gallaher, Guitarist for Joe Cocker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s1mdoeqAR5g\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\"\u003e1959 PAF Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance - Vintage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eTrue vintage output humbucker range. Each pickup delivers rich, articulate response with balanced lows, open mids, and smooth highs, capturing the depth and clarity associated with the best vintage PAFs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet Type - Proprietary Alnico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eProprietary Alnico magnets crafted to deliver the balance, feel, and dynamic response found in the best vintage pickups, combining clarity, warmth, and natural compression. The Alnico magnets were engineered to have the dynamic range and sustain of A5s and the warmth and smoothness associated with A2s. The result is a pickup that feels, sounds, and responds like a refined vintage set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"928\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Set Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eEach set is calibrated so the neck and bridge work together as a system. Output, magnet strength, and coil balance are adjusted to ensure consistent response, balanced output, and smooth transition between positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ff1a8g\" data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eAbout the Builder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eVirgil Arlo designs are built by ToneSpec, using the same methods, materials, and standards that defined the originals. For more on the process, watch the video below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bb9Gk3I8FYw?si=cjEc4aBxguIZMFKb\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e______________________________________________________\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VA Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42378283974753,"sku":null,"price":497.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/9821\/files\/0000-BLPAF.webp?v=1755566557"},{"product_id":"1958-model-mark-knopfler-inspired-p-a-f-humbucker-pickup-set","title":"1958 Virgil Arlo P.A.F. Humbucker Pickup Set. Mark Knopfler Year.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tlazgf\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eWhite Label Sets Worth It? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/62559010-original-virgil-arlo-1959-paf-pickus-not-the-reissue\" title=\"Virgil Arlo Humbuckers\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2500 is used market price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Vintage Virgil Arlo White Label PAF sets and they are nearly impossible to find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re not just rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re effectively gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eWhat you’re getting here isn’t an interpretation or a “tribute” build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eThese Black Label PAF pickups by ToneSpec are built using the same methods, materials, and approach that defined the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eSame feel. Same response. Without paying $2500 to get there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1saec9l\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eWhat is 1958 PAF Tone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eAround here we associate 1958 PAF tone associated with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMark Knopfler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Virgil Arlo 1958 represents a more articulate, touch-sensitive side of vintage humbucker tone, built from the best early PAF examples encountered over decades of working on original instruments. It captures the clarity, warmth, and dynamic response of the finest late-50s pickups, refined into a more open and expressive voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eIt has the depth and sustain players expect from a great PAF, but with added clarity, a more focused low end, and a smoother, more detailed top end that responds instantly to your touch. Notes feel precise and alive, chords stay separated and balanced, and the entire guitar responds as one cohesive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eIt is no surprise that players like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMark Knopfler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e gravitate toward this type of tone. That combination of clarity, feel, and responsiveness can be heard clearly on recordings like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAre We in Trouble Now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where every note remains defined, controlled, and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1213\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is not about heavy output or thickness. It is about control. The way a note blooms, sustains, and responds to subtle changes in your hands without losing articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1131\" data-section-id=\"12hnu21\"\u003eTop Trade-In Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eWe consistently see the same pickups being traded for this set. Send us an e-mail if you have one of these sets \u0026amp; we'll set you up for a trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Seymour Duncan \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Lollar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fralin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Bare Knuckle  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003eThese are all respected pickups with strong followings. For many players, they are part of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eWith experience, many players start looking for more authority, more control when pushed, and a PAF tone that stays warm and defined as gain increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eYour Guitar with 1958 Mark Knopfler PAF Tone.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eYou’ll feel it right away...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Notes bloom with more clarity, separation, and harmonic detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The midrange feels open, articulate, and highly responsive to your touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The tone stays smooth, controlled, and expressive as you dig in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"563\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOriginal late-50s PAF pickups with this level of articulation and touch sensitivity are rare and difficult to find. The Virgil Arlo 1958 Mark Knopfler PAF set delivers that same refined response, built to the same standards, with consistency and reliability players depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:befadba4-3fc4-40b2-9378-a87a2fc0fa2d-22\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-id=\"4c86c56a-0c3c-4d64-b31f-643d171d0209\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Testimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e-“These don’t just sound like vintage pickups, they feel like vintage pickups\" -  \u003cstrong\u003eHadden Sayers, Blues Recording Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e-“The best pickups I’ve ever owned.” - \u003cstrong\u003eBrett Garsed, Legendary Guitarist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e-“Virgil Arlo pickups changed the way I play guitar. I’ll never go back.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Pat Buchanan, Nashville Session Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e-“The Black Label's sound exactly like the originals, I don't know how you did it. They sound incredible.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Michael Gallaher, Guitarist for Joe Cocker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003e1958 Mark Knopfler PAF Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance - Vintage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eTrue vintage output humbucker range. Each pickup delivers a more articulate, touch-sensitive response with clear lows, open mids, and smooth, detailed highs, capturing the balance and control associated with the best late-50s PAFs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet Type - Proprietary Alnico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eProprietary Alnico magnets crafted to deliver the balance, feel, and dynamic response found in the best vintage pickups, combining clarity, warmth, and natural compression. The Alnico magnets were engineered to have the dynamic range and sustain of A5s and the warmth and smoothness associated with A2s. The result is a pickup that feels, sounds, and responds like a refined vintage set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"970\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Set Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eEach set is calibrated so the neck and bridge work together as a system. Output, magnet strength, and coil balance are adjusted to ensure consistent response, balanced output, and smooth transition between positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"827\" data-section-id=\"ff1a8g\"\u003eAbout the Builder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"849\"\u003eVirgil Arlo designs are built by ToneSpec, using the same methods, materials, and standards that defined the originals. For more on the process, watch the video below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bb9Gk3I8FYw?si=cjEc4aBxguIZMFKb\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e______________________________________________________\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound Clips \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s1mdoeqAR5g\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VA Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44003461300321,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/9821\/files\/0_-_VA_59.jpg?v=1776130936"},{"product_id":"1961-model-duane-allman-dickey-betts-inspired-p-a-f-humbucker-pickup-set","title":"1961 Model P.A.F. 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Statesboro Blues Inspired.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tlazgf\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eWhite Label Sets Worth It? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/62559010-original-virgil-arlo-1959-paf-pickus-not-the-reissue\" title=\"virgil arlo humbuckers\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2500 is used market price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Vintage Virgil Arlo White Label PAF sets and they are nearly impossible to find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re not just rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re effectively gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eWhat you’re getting here isn’t an interpretation or a “tribute” build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eThese Black Label PAF pickups by ToneSpec are built using the same methods, materials, and approach that defined the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eSame feel. Same response. Without paying $2500 to get there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"o55h89\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eWhat is 1961 PAF Tone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eAround here we associate 1961 PAF tone with the legendary recordings of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDuane Allman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDickey Betts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The Virgil Arlo 1961 represents the most vocal, expressive side of vintage humbucker tone, built from the best early-60s PAF examples encountered over decades of working on original instruments. It captures the smooth sustain, warm midrange, and dynamic response that defined that era, refined into a singing, slide-ready voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eIt has the depth and sustain players expect from a great PAF, but with a softer attack, natural compression, and a more open harmonic response that reacts instantly to your touch. Notes feel fluid and alive, chords stay clear and balanced, and the entire guitar responds as one cohesive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eIt is no surprise that players like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDuane Allman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e gravitated toward this type of tone. That combination of warmth, clarity, and touch sensitivity can be heard clearly on recordings like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eStatesboro Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where every note blooms, sustains, and carries a vocal-like quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1325\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is not about high output or aggressive edge. It is about feel. The way a note blooms, sustains, and responds to subtle changes in your hands without losing clarity or control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1131\" data-section-id=\"12hnu21\"\u003eTop Trade-In Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eWe consistently see the same pickups being traded for this set. Send us an e-mail if you have one of these sets \u0026amp; we'll set you up for a trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Seymour Duncan \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Lollar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fralin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Bare Knuckle  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003eThese are all respected pickups with strong followings. For many players, they are part of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eWith experience, many players start looking for more authority, more control when pushed, and a PAF tone that stays warm and defined as gain increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eYour Guitar with 1961 “Statesboro Blues” PAF Tone.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eYou’ll feel it right away...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Notes bloom with smooth sustain and rich harmonic overtones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The midrange feels warm, vocal, and highly responsive to your touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The tone stays fluid, controlled, and expressive \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"576\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOriginal early-60s PAF pickups with this level of feel and responsiveness are rare and difficult to find. The Virgil Arlo 1961 “Statesboro Blues” PAF set delivers that same singing response, built to the same standards, with consistency and reliability players depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:befadba4-3fc4-40b2-9378-a87a2fc0fa2d-22\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-id=\"4c86c56a-0c3c-4d64-b31f-643d171d0209\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Testimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e-“These don’t just sound like vintage pickups, they feel like vintage pickups\" -  \u003cstrong\u003eHadden Sayers, Blues Recording Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e-“The best pickups I’ve ever owned.” - \u003cstrong\u003eBrett Garsed, Legendary Guitarist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e-“Virgil Arlo pickups changed the way I play guitar. I’ll never go back.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Pat Buchanan, Nashville Session Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e-“The Black Label's sound exactly like the originals, I don't know how you did it. They sound incredible.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Michael Gallaher, Guitarist for Joe Cocker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e1961 “Statesboro Blues” PAF Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance - Vintage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eTrue vintage output humbucker range. Each pickup delivers smooth, singing sustain with warm lows, rich midrange, and clear, articulate highs, capturing the natural compression and bloom associated with the best early-60s PAFs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet Type - Proprietary Alnico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eProprietary Alnico magnets crafted to deliver the balance, feel, and dynamic response found in the best vintage pickups, combining clarity, warmth, and natural compression. The Alnico magnets were engineered to have the dynamic range and sustain of A5s and the warmth and associated with A4s. The result is a pickup that feels, sounds, and responds like a refined vintage set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"970\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Set Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eEach set is calibrated so the neck and bridge work together as a system. Output, magnet strength, and coil balance are adjusted to ensure consistent response, balanced output, and smooth transition between positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"827\" data-section-id=\"ff1a8g\"\u003eAbout the Builder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"849\"\u003eVirgil Arlo designs are built by ToneSpec, using the same methods, materials, and standards that defined the originals. For more on the process, watch the video below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bb9Gk3I8FYw?si=cjEc4aBxguIZMFKb\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e______________________________________________________\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound Clips \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s1mdoeqAR5g\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VA Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44003479945313,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/9821\/files\/0_-_VA_59.jpg?v=1776130936"},{"product_id":"1964-model-clapton-inspired-p-a-f-humbucker-pickup-set","title":"1964 Virgil Arlo Humbucker Pickup Set. Clapton \"Woman\" Year.","description":"\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-116\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d93e38-59c0-8328-89c0-836b1c77e81d-41\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"6dfff48a-1437-4875-8a18-786b19047ca2\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"286\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tlazgf\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eWhite Label Sets Worth It? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/62559010-original-virgil-arlo-1959-paf-pickus-not-the-reissue\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2500 is used market price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Vintage Virgil Arlo White Label PAF sets and they are nearly impossible to find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re not just rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey’re effectively gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eWhat you’re getting here isn’t an interpretation or a “tribute” build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eThese Black Label PAF pickups by ToneSpec are built using the same methods, materials, and approach that defined the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eSame feel. Same response. Without paying $2500 to get there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"34\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"175r7pb\"\u003eWhat is 1964 “Woman Tone” PAF?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"325\" data-start=\"36\"\u003eThe 1964 PAF tone most often associated with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEric Clapton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during his Cream era is one of the most recognizable humbucker tones ever recorded. It delivers a thick, singing sustain with a rich midrange focus that turns every note into something vocal and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"327\"\u003eIt has the depth and warmth players expect from a great PAF, but with a more pronounced midrange and a smoother, more controlled top end. Roll back the tone on the neck pickup, and the sound transforms into that unmistakable violin-like sustain…full, fluid, and endlessly musical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"609\"\u003eIt is no surprise that players chasing tones from albums like Disraeli Gears and Wheels of Fire gravitate toward this type of response. That combination of warmth, bloom, and harmonic richness is what defines “Woman Tone” at its highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eThis is not about brightness or attack. It is about sustain and voice. The way a note swells, holds, and sings without losing clarity or control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1131\" data-section-id=\"12hnu21\"\u003eTop Trade-In Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eWe consistently see the same pickups being traded for this set. Send us an e-mail if you have one of these sets \u0026amp; we'll set you up for a trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Seymour Duncan \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Lollar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fralin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Bare Knuckle  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003eThese are all respected pickups with strong followings. For many players, they are part of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eWith experience, many players start looking for more authority, more control when pushed, and a PAF tone that stays warm and defined as gain increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"33\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e1964 “Woman Tone” in Your Guitar.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"63\" data-start=\"35\"\u003eYou’ll feel it right away...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"284\" data-start=\"65\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Notes swell into smooth, singing sustain with rich harmonic bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"134\" data-start=\"131\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The midrange feels thick, vocal, and highly expressive under your hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"206\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The top end stays rounded and controlled, never harsh even as you dig in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"286\"\u003eOriginal mid-60s PAF pickups with this level of warmth and sustain are rare and difficult to find, especially in a set calibrated to work perfectly together. The Virgil Arlo 1964 “Woman Tone” PAF set delivers that same iconic response, with consistency and reliability players depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:befadba4-3fc4-40b2-9378-a87a2fc0fa2d-22\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-id=\"4c86c56a-0c3c-4d64-b31f-643d171d0209\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Testimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e-“These don’t just sound like vintage pickups, they feel like vintage pickups\" -  \u003cstrong\u003eHadden Sayers, Blues Recording Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e-“The best pickups I’ve ever owned.” - \u003cstrong\u003eBrett Garsed, Legendary Guitarist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e-“Virgil Arlo pickups changed the way I play guitar. I’ll never go back.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Pat Buchanan, Nashville Session Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e-“The Black Label's sound exactly like the originals, I don't know how you did it. They sound incredible.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Michael Gallaher, Guitarist for Joe Cocker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"36\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e1964 “Woman Tone” PAF Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"290\" data-start=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance - Vintage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"290\" data-start=\"38\"\u003eTrue vintage output humbucker range. Each pickup delivers thick, singing sustain with a strong midrange focus, smooth highs, and warm low end, capturing the bloom and compression associated with classic mid-60s PAF tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet Type - Proprietary Alnico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"324\"\u003eProprietary Alnico magnets crafted to deliver the balance, feel, and dynamic response found in the best vintage pickups, combining clarity, warmth, and natural compression. The Alnico magnets were engineered to have the dynamic range and sustain of A5s and the warmth and smoothness associated with A2s. The result is a pickup that feels, sounds, and responds like a refined vintage set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Set Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"739\"\u003eEach set is calibrated so the neck and bridge work together as a system. Output, magnet strength, and coil balance are adjusted to ensure consistent response, balanced output, and smooth transition between positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"827\" data-section-id=\"ff1a8g\"\u003eAbout the Builder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"849\"\u003eVirgil Arlo designs are built by ToneSpec, using the same methods, materials, and standards that defined the originals. For more on the process, watch the video below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bb9Gk3I8FYw?si=cjEc4aBxguIZMFKb\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e______________________________________________________\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound Clips \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s1mdoeqAR5g\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"36\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VA Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44003502260321,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/9821\/files\/0_-_VA_59.jpg?v=1776130936"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.virgilarlopickups.com\/collections\/black-label-paf-pickups.oembed","provider":"VA Pickups","version":"1.0","type":"link"}