Virgil Arlo 50/60 PAF Humbucker pickup set, Limited Edition, Handwound, New Old Stock Black Label Never used, as new; Trades welcome! Boutique pickups - luthier parts for project 1950s/1960s No longer available!

New old stock in box -- never installed, never used. These list for $1200 and are limited edition, no longer made -- so here's your chance to get a new set at a great price! Many players consider Virgil Arlo 50/60 pickups to be the best PAF clones made, combining the best of the 1950s and 60s PAFs. Virgil Arlo retired from winding pickups in 2019, and Tone Specific makes these black label ones under license (and training) from Virgil Arlo using his winding techniques, materials, and machinery. They're currently sold out at the Tone Specific site, and no word on when they're be available again. Here's what Tone Specific's site has to say about these pickups:

The 50/60 PAF tone represents the perfect balance between early PAF warmth and later PAF clarity, combining the best characteristics from both eras into one complete voice. It delivers the depth and richness of late-50s humbuckers with the added articulation and control found in early-60s designs.

It has the warmth and sustain players expect from a great PAF, but with tighter lows, clearer highs, and a more balanced midrange that responds instantly to your touch. Notes feel full and alive, chords stay separated and defined, and the entire guitar responds as one cohesive system.

It is no surprise that players who have experienced multiple eras of vintage PAFs gravitate toward this type of tone. That combination of warmth, clarity, and responsiveness creates a sound that works across styles, from clean articulation to driven sustain.

This is not about extremes. It is about balance. The way a note carries warmth, clarity, and control, responding to subtle changes in your hands without ever getting muddy or harsh.

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Why Virgil Arlo Black Label 50/60 Humbuckers Are the Best Vintage Humbuckers1. The Most Authentic Vintage PAF Tone

Using meticulously sourced materials, precise winding patterns, and proprietary aging techniques, the Virgil Arlo Black Label 50/60 Humbuckers recreate the magic of 1950s and early 1960s PAF pickups.

✔ Warm, open highs with no harshness
✔ Rich, detailed mids that sing
✔ Balanced low-end for perfect clarity

2. Exclusive Virtual Stagger Technology for Perfect String Balance

The problem with many PAF replicas is that they use standard off the shelf bar magnets. Virtual Stagger Technology ensures that:

✔ Every note rings out with equal presence
✔ No overpowering wound strings or weak plain strings
✔ More even sustain and articulation than any other humbucker

3. Enhanced Harmonic Complexity & Sustain

One of the defining characteristics of real vintage PAF pickups is the way notes bloom and resonate. With Virgil Arlo Black Label 50/60 Humbuckers, you get:

✔ More harmonic overtones than standard PAF replicas
✔ Incredible sustain with natural decay
✔ Unmatched touch sensitivity—every nuance of your playing comes through

4. No Mud, No Harshness—Just Pure Vintage Tone

Many modern Gibson humbuckers and even some boutique PAF replicas suffer from muddy neck pickups or harsh bridge pickups. The Black Label 50/60 Humbuckers fix this by using:

✔ Custom Alnico magnet blends for perfect balance
✔ Handwound coils that eliminate excess compression
✔ Aged components that mimic a true vintage feel

The Ultimate Choice for Players Seeking the Best PAF Tone

If you’re looking for the best vintage humbuckers with perfectly balanced output, superior sustain, and true PAF clarity, the Virgil Arlo Black Label 50/60 Humbuckers are the best choice available today.

🎸 True-to-vintage PAF magic with no compromises
🎸 Exclusive Virtual Stagger Technology for perfect balance
🎸 More articulation, sustain, and warmth than any other humbucker

For those searching for the best PAF tone, these pickups offer the closest experience to playing a real set of late-’50s Gibson PAFs—without the $10,000+ price tag.

👉 Upgrade your tone today and experience the magic of Virgil Arlo Black Label 50/60 Humbuckers!

Limited Edition - Get Them While You Can

The 50/60 Virgil Arlo Black Label Humbucker Pickups were originally sold for $1200 per set. This set is no longer available.

These Black Label pickups are sonically identical near as anyone can tell to the original Virgil Arlo white labels, which ceased production in 2019, but they're a lot less expensive -- this is an ultra-rare opportunity to get a brand new set. So get 'em while you can! Please see my other listings for more vintage guitar items and accessories.