1959 Strat Pickups. SRV Year. Demo Set - 50% OFF.

White Label Sets Worth It? $2000 is used market price for Vintage Virgil Arlo White Label Strat sets and they are nearly impossible to find. They’re not just rare. They’re effectively gone. What you’re getting here isn’t an interpretation or a “tribute” build. These Black Label Tele pickups by ToneSpec are built using the same methods, materials, and approach that defined the originals. Same feel. Same response. Without paying $2000 to get there. What is 1959 Stratocaster Tone? 1959 Stratocaster is most often tone associated with Stevie Ray Vaughan. Its a favorite among players who want power, clarity, and dynamic response in one instrument. 1959 represents a transition point where Strat pickups retained vintage sweetness, but with a stronger low end, tighter attack, and more aggressive midrange presence. It is no surprise that players like Stevie Ray Vaughan gravitated toward this type of tone. That combination of punch, clarity, and touch sensitivity creates a sound that feels bold and immediate...perfect for heavy attack, double-stops, and expressive lead work. This is about power and control. The way a note hits hard, stays clear under pressure, and responds to subtle changes in your hands without ever collapsing or getting harsh. Top Trade-In Sets We consistently see the same pickups being traded for this set. Send us an e-mail if you have one of these sets & we'll set you up for a trade. Seymour Duncan Fender Lollar Fralin Bare Knuckle 1959 Tone in Your Strat. You’ll hear it right away... -Notes hit harder with more attack while staying clear and controlled -The mids feel bold and punchy -The tone stays tight and dynamic Original late-50s Stratocaster pickups with this level of power and responsiveness are rare and difficult to find, especially in a set calibrated to work perfectly together. The Virgil Arlo 1959 Strat set delivers that same commanding response, with consistency and reliability players depend on. Pro Testimonials -“These don’t just sound like vintage pickups, they feel like vintage pickups" - Hadden Sayers, Blues Recording Artist -“The best pickups I’ve ever owned.” - Brett Garsed, Legendary Guitarist -“Virgil Arlo pickups changed the way I play guitar. I’ll never go back.” - Pat Buchanan, Nashville Session Legend -“The Black Label's sound exactly like the originals, I don't know how you did it. They sound incredible.” - Michael Gallaher, Guitarist for Joe Cocker 1956 Stratocaster Specifications DC Resistance - Vintage Range True 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. Magnet Type - Proprietary Alnico Proprietary 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. Matched Set Calibration Each 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. About the Builder Virgil 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. Sound Clips