{"product_id":"1959-srv-virgil-arlo-strat-pickups-lightly-used-only-399-99-free-s-h","title":"1959 \"SRV\" Virgil Arlo Strat Pickups - Lightly Used - ONLY $399.99 - FREE S\u0026H","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"106\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe just took these in as a trade towards our 57\/61 Deluxe PAFs. They look unused, have been fully tested and come with our best in class Lifetime Warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"106\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe could sell as new, but that wouldn't be right. Priced at only $399, will sell fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"106\"\u003e____________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"106\"\u003eIf you're searching for the \u003cstrong data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"134\"\u003ebest Strat pickups for SRV tone\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"175\"\u003eVirgil Arlo 1959 Strat Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"213\"\u003eTone Specific\u003c\/strong\u003e are the ultimate choice. Designed to capture the rich, dynamic, and soulful tone of a \u003cstrong data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e1959 Fender Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, these pickups deliver the legendary sound heard in \u003cstrong data-end=\"448\" data-start=\"398\"\u003eStevie Ray Vaughan’s iconic “Number One” Strat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"453\"\u003eFrom the powerful bluesy attack of \u003cem data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"488\"\u003ePride and Joy\u003c\/em\u003e to the smooth, expressive sustain of \u003cem data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"541\"\u003eLenny\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"584\" data-start=\"550\"\u003eVirgil Arlo 1959 Strat Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e offer the closest experience to playing a true \u003cstrong data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"632\"\u003elate-‘50s Strat\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them the \u003cstrong data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"669\"\u003ebest pickups for a Stevie Ray Strat tone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"718\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"774\" data-start=\"723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"726\"\u003eWhy Choose Virgil Arlo 1959 Strat Pickups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e1. Legendary 1959 Stratocaster Tone – Inspired by SRV’s “Number One”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"855\"\u003eStevie Ray Vaughan’s famous \u003cstrong data-end=\"899\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e“Number One”\u003c\/strong\u003e Strat featured a \u003cstrong data-end=\"950\" data-start=\"917\"\u003e1959 Fender Stratocaster body\u003c\/strong\u003e and a signature warm-yet-powerful tone. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"995\"\u003eVirgil Arlo 1959 Strat Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e are meticulously handwound to recreate the same \u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003ethick lows, glassy highs, and dynamic midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e that defined SRV’s legendary sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003e2. Perfect Balance of Power and Clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003eUnlike modern pickups that can sound sterile or overly compressed, these pickups \u003cstrong data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003edeliver the raw, open tone\u003c\/strong\u003e of a vintage Stratocaster. Expect:\u003cbr data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003eFat low-end\u003c\/strong\u003e for punchy Texas blues rhythms\u003cbr data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1420\"\u003eSmooth, singing highs\u003c\/strong\u003e for soulful leads\u003cbr data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003eBalanced mids\u003c\/strong\u003e that cut through the mix without harshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003e3. Superior Touch Sensitivity for Expressive Playing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1880\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003eSRV’s playing was full of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003edynamics and attack\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003eVirgil Arlo 1959 Strat Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e respond effortlessly to your touch. Whether you \u003cstrong data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003edig in for aggressive blues licks\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003esoften up for warm, clean tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, these pickups react with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003eunmatched sensitivity and sustain\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003e4. Handwound for True Vintage Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2148\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003eVirgil Arlo’s winding process follows the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2015\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003eexact techniques used in the late ‘50s\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring that each pickup delivers the same harmonic richness, warmth, and clarity as a true \u003cstrong data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003e1959 Fender Stratocaster pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2210\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003e5. Trusted by Professional Blues and Rock Guitarists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2421\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003eMany professional players and tone purists consider these to be the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2320\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003ebest pickups for a Stevie Ray Strat\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to their ability to replicate the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003ebold and dynamic character\u003c\/strong\u003e of SRV’s signature sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2509\" data-start=\"2431\"\u003eVirgil Arlo 1959 Strat Pickups vs. Regular Boutique Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-end=\"3113\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-end=\"2546\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2526\" data-start=\"2515\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-end=\"2583\" data-start=\"2546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2582\" data-start=\"2548\"\u003eVirgil Arlo 1959 Strat Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2585\"\u003eStandard Strat Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3113\" data-start=\"2711\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2787\" data-start=\"2711\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2713\"\u003eTrue SRV Vintage Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2864\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2820\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003eHandwound for Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2951\" data-start=\"2865\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"2867\"\u003eFat Lows \u0026amp; Glassy Highs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Perfectly Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Inconsistent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3034\" data-start=\"2952\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2986\" data-start=\"2954\"\u003eTouch Sensitivity \u0026amp; Dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Exceptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3113\" data-start=\"3035\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3069\" data-start=\"3037\"\u003eTrusted by Blues \u0026amp; Rock Pros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Rare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3118\" data-start=\"3115\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3195\" data-start=\"3120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3193\" data-start=\"3123\"\u003eUpgrade Your Strat with the Best Pickups for Stevie Ray Strat Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3546\" data-start=\"3196\"\u003eIf you’re chasing \u003cstrong data-end=\"3239\" data-start=\"3214\"\u003ethe ultimate SRV tone\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3279\" data-start=\"3245\"\u003eVirgil Arlo 1959 Strat Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e offer the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3326\" data-start=\"3290\"\u003epower, warmth, and dynamic range\u003c\/strong\u003e needed to recreate the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3401\" data-start=\"3350\"\u003ebold and expressive sound of Stevie Ray Vaughan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you’re playing Texas blues, rock, or clean, expressive leads, these pickups \u003cstrong data-end=\"3543\" data-start=\"3487\"\u003ebring your Strat to life with true vintage character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3648\" data-start=\"3548\"\u003e🎸 \u003cstrong data-end=\"3646\" data-start=\"3551\"\u003eUnleash the legendary tone of SRV’s “Number One” Strat with Virgil Arlo 1959 Strat Pickups!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLimited Edition - Get Them While You Can\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1959 Virgil Arlo Black Label Strat Pickups were originally sold for $1000 per set. This set is no longer available. Please check ebay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor Reverb for used sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can achieve similar results with our Deluxe Strat Set, which is considered by many to be the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Best Strat Pickups\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tonespecific.com\/collections\/best-strat-replacement-pickups\/products\/best-strat-pickups-for-blues-and-classic-rock-60s-gray-bottom-blues\"\u003ebest Strat Pickups ever made.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tone Specific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42176021823563,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1142\/2962\/files\/IMG_25242.heic?v=1772231870","url":"https:\/\/www.tonespecific.com\/products\/1959-srv-virgil-arlo-strat-pickups-lightly-used-only-399-99-free-s-h","provider":"Tone Specific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}