{"product_id":"1959-virgil-arlo-vintage-paf-covers","title":"1959 Virgil Arlo Vintage PAF Covers - Vintage Nickel - 50% OFF Demo Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing sold at 50% discount. These are unused. The original customer needed a GOLD pair and returned this Vintage Nickel set unused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Covers Matter...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost guitar players focus on the pickup itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew realize the cover can have a dramatic impact on tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe earliest PAF humbuckers had 49.2mm string spacing and used thin nickel-silver covers made from specific alloys that allowed more of the pickup's natural voice to pass through. The result was the open, airy, harmonically rich tone heard on countless classic recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern covers often use different alloys, thicker materials, or manufacturing methods designed for cost and consistency rather than a focus on the end result....your tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany are also filled with wax during the potting process, creating an additional layer between the pickup and the strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is often a massive loss of clarity, harmonic content, touch sensitivity, and high-end openness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is why two otherwise identical pickups can sound surprisingly different simply by changing the cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgil Arlo PAF Covers were developed to recreate the tonal characteristics of the finest original PAF covers. They preserve warmth while allowing notes to breathe, improving clarity, harmonic complexity, and dynamic response without sacrificing the smooth character players expect from a covered humbucker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many players, it is the missing link between a decent humbucker and great PAF tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgil Arlo PAF Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou know it when you hear it...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is about openness, warmth, and clarity. The way a note blooms after the pick attack, stays articulate, and responds naturally to your touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the tone players hear in the earliest covered PAF humbuckers. Warm but never muddy. Airy without becoming thin. Three-dimensional tonal character that modern pickups always seem to miss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick lightly and the notes stay open and detailed. Dig in and the pickup delivers rich harmonic content with a smooth top end and clear low frequencies that never feel congested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Trusted by Grammy-winning composers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Used by first-call session pros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Built for players who demand more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will commonly find these in the hands of players who rely on pro-level tone every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransform Your Pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough years of building pickups and working directly with players, we consistently see the same pickups receiving Virgil Arlo PAF covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Gibson Burstbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Gibson '57 Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Lollar Imperial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fralin Pure PAF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-DiMarzio PAF Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are all respected pickups with strong followings. For many players, they already have the pickup they want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe problem is often the cover \u0026amp; it's often filled with the wax the builder left behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany modern covers use alloys that restrict high-frequency response and reduce harmonic complexity. Others are heavily wax-filled, further dampening the openness and air that made the earliest PAFs so special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers often assume they need a new pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany discover they simply needed a better cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is usually when they end up here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Tone at Your Fingertips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will hear it quickly...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Improved clarity and note separation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-More open high end with enhanced harmonic detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Greater touch sensitivity and dynamic response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is what true vintage PAF tone feels like...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal late-50s PAF covers are exceptionally rare and expensive. The alloys, construction methods, and tonal characteristics that made them special have largely disappeared from modern production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgil Arlo PAF Covers were developed to recreate the openness, warmth, and harmonic complexity players associate with the finest original PAFs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a simple upgrade that can dramatically improve the voice of your favorite guitar, delivering vintage-inspired tone without replacing the pickups you already have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VA Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45197938917473,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/9821\/files\/IMG_36522.jpg?v=1781642326","url":"https:\/\/www.virgilarlopickups.com\/products\/1959-virgil-arlo-vintage-paf-covers","provider":"VA Pickups","version":"1.0","type":"link"}