{"product_id":"1956-virgil-arlo-fender-strat-pickups-clapton-brownie-inspired-stratocaster-pickups","title":"1956 Virgil Arlo Strat Pickups. Clapton Brownie 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\/61798628-virgil-arlo-1954-vintage-strat-pickups\" title=\"Virgil Arlo Strat Price\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2000 is used market price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Vintage Virgil Arlo White Label Strat 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 Tele 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 $2000 to get there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5b6kxb\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eWhat is 1956 Stratocaster Tone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eThe 1956 Stratocaster tone associated is often associated with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEric Clapton's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e “Brownie”. 1956 is a favorite year among expressive players because it delivers a thicker, more vocal midrange than earlier strats while still retaining clarity and touch sensitivity. It has the sweetness and compression of mid-50s pickups, with a softer attack and a more connected, singing response under the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eIt is no surprise that players like \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 gravitated toward this era. That slightly compressed feel, combined with a warm low end and rounded highs, creates a tone that feels fluid and effortless...perfect for phrasing, bends, and sustained lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"993\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis about warmth and feel. The way a note holds together, sustains with purpose, and responds to subtle changes in your hands without ever getting thin or brittle.\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. 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Knuckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1781\"\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 [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)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d93e38-59c0-8328-89c0-836b1c77e81d-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-36\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" 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=\"16b4e26d-7fa6-40b7-baee-6b9eb5fbbfbc\" 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\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" 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\u003ch2 data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e 1956 Clapton “Brownie” Tone in Your Strat.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eYou’ll notice it right away...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Notes feel thicker and more connected, with smooth sustain and control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The mids are rich and vocal, perfect for expressive phrasing and bends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The top end stays rounded and sweet as you dig in or back off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"599\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOriginal mid-50s Stratocaster pickups with this level of feel and musical response are rare and difficult to find, especially in a set calibrated to work perfectly together. The Virgil Arlo 1956 Clapton “Brownie” Strat set delivers that same fluid response, with consistency and reliability players depend on.\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-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\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\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\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=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e1956 Stratocaster Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance - Vintage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eTrue vintage output Stratocaster range. Each pickup delivers a slightly fuller, more compressed response with smooth highs, rich mids, and a warm low end, capturing the fluid feel and touch sensitivity associated with mid-50s Strat tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet Type - Proprietary Alnico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"358\"\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=\"747\" data-end=\"1004\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Set Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eEach set is calibrated so all three pickups work together as a system. Output, magnet strength, and coil balance are adjusted to ensure consistent response, smooth transition between positions, and smooth, musical in-between tones.\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\u003ch2\u003eSound Clips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PgIzfyx534U\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1002\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VA Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44003124445281,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/9821\/files\/IMG_5074.jpg?v=1613662931","url":"https:\/\/www.virgilarlopickups.com\/products\/1956-virgil-arlo-fender-strat-pickups-clapton-brownie-inspired-stratocaster-pickups","provider":"VA Pickups","version":"1.0","type":"link"}