PRS’s vintage-inspired 59/09 and 53/10 pickups are now available for purchase.
59/09 Treble and Bass Pickup Specifications:
First introduced in 2009, PRS 59/09 pickups are designed to be “articulate while providing rich harmonic overtones.”
Specs:
- Covered (etched)
- Magnet: Alnico
- DC Res: 9.3k treble, 8.4k bass
- Compatible with: 5-way blade or 5-way rotary pickup switch
53/10 Treble and Bass Pickups Specifications:
Inspired by the tone of single-coil guitars from the 50’s, 53/10’s are described as “the warmest-sounding in the PRS vintage-themed family of pickups, which also includes 57/08’s and 59/09’s.”
Specs:
- Covered (etched)
- Magnet: Alnico
- DC Res: 8.98k treble, 8.42k bass
- Compatible with: 3-way toggle with push/pull tone pot
For more information: www.prsguitars.com

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