{"product_id":"1965-virgil-arlo-fender-strat-pickups-hendrix-inspired-stratocaster-pickups","title":"1965 Virgil Arlo Strat Pickups. Hendrix Monterey Year.","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 Strat Pickups\" href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/61798628-virgil-arlo-1954-vintage-strat-pickups\"\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-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 Tele 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 $2000 to get there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1yq9pe3\"\u003eWhat is 1965 Stratocaster Tone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"45\"\u003e1965 Stratocaster tone most often associated with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJimi Hendrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at Monterey. Its a favorite among players who want clarity, dimension, and dynamic response in one instrument. 1965 represents a shift toward a more open, glassy top end with and a tighter, more defined low end, with a touch more output than earlier vintage Strat sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"422\"\u003eIt is no surprise that players like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJimi Hendrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e gravitated toward this type of tone. That combination of chime, separation, and touch sensitivity creates a sound that feels wide, three-dimensional, and alive...perfect for chords, rhythm work, and expressive lead playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eThis is not about thickness or compression. It is about space and clarity. The way a note rings out, stays articulate, and responds to subtle changes in your hands without ever getting muddy or constrained.\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\u003csection data-turn=\"user\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\" data-turn-id=\"dc93122f-6538-453e-b4b1-1f09142cc00d\" 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-(--header-height)\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:befadba4-3fc4-40b2-9378-a87a2fc0fa2d-18\" 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) 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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-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-36\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d93e38-59c0-8328-89c0-836b1c77e81d-1\" 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\" 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data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"601\" data-start=\"302\"\u003eOriginal mid-60s Stratocaster pickups with this level of clarity and dimension are rare and difficult to find, especially in a set calibrated to work perfectly together. The Virgil Arlo 1965 Strat set delivers that same expansive 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-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1552\"\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\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-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"40\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e1965 Stratocaster Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance - Vintage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eTrue vintage output Stratocaster range. Each pickup delivers a slightly hotter, more dynamic response with clear highs, scooped mids, and tight low end, capturing the openness and headroom associated with mid-60s Strat tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet Type - Proprietary Alnico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"332\"\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=\"1012\" data-start=\"724\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Set Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"747\"\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 clear, articulate in-between tones with classic Strat character.\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\u003ch2\u003eVirgil Arlo Soundclips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PgIzfyx534U\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"VA Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44003200237665,"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\/1965-virgil-arlo-fender-strat-pickups-hendrix-inspired-stratocaster-pickups","provider":"VA Pickups","version":"1.0","type":"link"}