The country-fried Pearly Gates humbucker pickups transform any Les Paul style guitar into a classic rock outlaw. The Pearly Gates neck captures all the mojo of the original neck pickup from Billy Gibbons’ 1959 Les Paul. It is a P.A.F. with a unique tonal variation that provides more midrange than typical humbuckers from that time. The result is a neck pickup that cuts through with stronger tailored mids, but still has the open and airy treble attack of the alnico 2 bar magnet. Combined with a warm, spongy low-end, this pickup is great for both rhythm and lead playing.
Seymour discovered Billy’s bridge pickup had slightly more output than most P.A.F.s, which helped to give it the extra drive that make this pickup so special. The alnico 2 bar magnet keeps the high end sounding airy but focused, and the midrange emphasis gives it a unique Texas sizzle. It really has a growl all its own and will help to bring any humbucker-equipped instrument to life.
Hand built, the Pearly Gates vintage output humbucker pickups use an alnico 2 bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options, and are vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.
Features
- Country-fried Pearly Gates humbucker pickup for classic rock tone
- Captures the mojo of Billy Gibbons’ 1959 Les Paul neck pickup
- Unique tonal variation with stronger tailored mids
- Open and airy treble attack from the alnico 2 bar magnet
- Warm, spongy low-end ideal for rhythm and lead playing
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA factory for quality assurance
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance