Anyone tried the Paul Reed Smith 1957/2008 pickups released last year? Well here’s the next evolution of that pickup: the 59/09.

PRS Presents the 59/09 Electric Guitar Pickup

The PRS 59/09 is the newest addition to Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ 1957/2008 Series™ line of pickups. Slightly darker and more powerful in the bridge with a touch more clarity and brightness in the neck, the 59/09 provides a tonal alternative to the industry revered original 1957/2008 pickups, known for their articulate clarity and rich harmonic overtones.

1957/2008 Series ™ pickups utilize PRS exclusive wire and incorporate proprietary winding and magnet innovations to produce iconic sounds but with unique tonality.

“Guitarists are delighted by the classic sounds of the original 1957/2008. In the new 59/09 we wanted to provide the same vibe but with additional output for those players wanting to drive the amp’s front end a little earlier, while providing a wider spread of tone between the neck and bridge pickup,” said Paul Smith.

The new 59/09′s feature PRS exclusive wire produced on the original machine used to make the classic ’50s era pickups. 59/09 pickups will be available on select PRS models shipping in July to authorized PRS dealers.