--- product_id: 464404278 title: "Artec VH59A Vintage Tone Alnico 5 Humbucker Pickups Neck Bridge Guitar Pickups Set for LP SG Style Electric Guitar, Chrome" brand: "musiclily" price: "VT18205" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Musiclily" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/464404278-artec-vh59a-vintage-tone-alnico-5-humbucker-pickups-neck-bridge store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Fits LP/SG/ES335 style guitars Alnico 5 magnets for vintage tone Adjustable pole pieces & 4-conductor wiring Artec VH59A Vintage Tone Alnico 5 Humbucker Pickups Neck Bridge Guitar Pickups Set for LP SG Style Electric Guitar, Chrome **Brand:** musiclily **Price:** VT18205 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Unlock vintage tone magic β€” your guitar’s new secret weapon! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Artec VH59A Vintage Tone Alnico 5 Humbucker Pickups Neck Bridge Guitar Pickups Set for LP SG Style Electric Guitar, Chrome by musiclily - **How much does it cost?** VT18205 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/464404278-artec-vh59a-vintage-tone-alnico-5-humbucker-pickups-neck-bridge) ## Best For - musiclily enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted musiclily brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Dynamic Tone Control:** Adjustable pole pieces and 4-conductor wiring offer versatile sound shaping and coil-splitting potential for tonal creativity. - β€’ **Classic Vintage Vibes:** Authentic Alnico 5 rods deliver that sought-after warm, bluesy tone perfect for overdrive and hard rock. - β€’ **Seamless Fit & Finish:** Precision engineered for Les Paul, SG, and similar guitars with easy drop-in installation and chrome covers that pop on stage. - β€’ **Balanced Neck & Bridge Pair:** Optimized resistance (7.4K neck, 8.4K bridge) ensures a perfectly matched set for smooth transitions and rich harmonics. - β€’ **Pro-Level Sound Without the Price:** Get premium-quality pickups that rival $200+ sets, ideal for upgrading budget guitars without breaking the bank. ## Overview The Artec VH59A set features vintage tone Alnico 5 humbuckers designed for Les Paul, SG, and similar electric guitars. With adjustable pole pieces, 4-conductor wiring, and a balanced neck (7.4K) and bridge (8.4K) resistance, these chrome-covered pickups deliver classic blues, rock, and overdrive sounds. Easy to install and budget-friendly, they offer professional-grade tone and build quality that elevate your guitar’s performance on stage or in the studio. ## Description Artec VH59 Vintage Tone Covered Alnico 5 Humbucker Neck Bridge Pickups Set for Les Paul Style Electric Guitar, Chrome. Review: Worth more than the price! - I installed these in a BCP 335 type that came with microphonic pickups (not bad clean but would howl under the slightest gain and feedback). I didn't want to spend a lot on pickups for such an inexpensive guitar (not a bad guitar at all after some fret work and a slight setup) and these were recommended to me on a guitar forum. Wow! First, the howling screech was gone from under a bit of gain compared to the stock pickups. They handle higher gain as well quite nicely (great hollow body feedback.....the good kind.) Wax potted and stay quiet. Second, I use SD 59s in the necks of most all of my guitars....and this is so close that you won't notice the difference after a bit of playing. Not a fair comparison, LP versus 335 will change the tone, but I know the pickup well enough to know what it sounds like. Not sure on the bridge compared to the SD (don't have one to A/B with), however, I'm sure that the comparison would be favorable. Third, four conductor wiring with a very nice split sound. Although I did not hardwire these to be split, I played around with them before deciding (clip leads are great for this). Very nice and comparable to the SDs. But I didn't want splits on this guitar so decided not to (I use the splits on my LPs a lot). Fourth, the pair is very balanced and complimentary. Adjust to taste and you will find that the neck and bridge work very well together. Fifth, the fit and finish are top notch. Easy drop in replacement pickups. All in all, I highly recommend considering these pickups if you are looking at replacing the pickups in an inexpensive guitar. $200-$300 on a set of SDs on a $100 guitar doesn't make much sense in most cases. However, these do sound great. To me, they are good enough that I ordered another set for an inexpensive LP type that will be used on stage in my bar band (along with the 335 knockoff). Review: Great alternative to more expensive brands - Great lower output Alnico 5 humbucker. Bought the set at a price that was cheaper than a brand name single pickup, and they sound as good as more expensive versions. Used the bridge humbucker in a strat with Seymour Duncan single coils in the middle and neck, and this paired well. Has good clarity and bite, and complemented the existing single coils. Used the neck pickup in a Les Paul style guitar, and it does that blues-rock tone really well without sounding muddy or harsh. Fit and finish seemed on par with more expensive brands, and the metal covers look really good, not super cheap. ## Features - Fits for Les Paul/SG/ES335 and other similar style electric guitar, neck and bridge position - Vintage tone covered humbucker, featuring Alnico V rods to get the authentic classic sound, with lower output, great for overdrive, hard rock or clean classic blues tones - Polepiece spacing: the neck is 50mm (1-31/32 inch), the bridge is 52.5mm (2-1/16 inch), mounting screw holes distance: 78mm (3-5/64 inch) - Resistance: 7.4K (neck) and 8.4K (bridge), tolerance: 0.5K; Magnet: Alnico 5; Pole piece: adjustable screws; Plastic bobbin and 4 conductor wires - Package includes: 2 pcs Humbucker pickups set (neck / bridge) and mounting accessories. Note: Our screws maybe will not fit your usage, please use your own if you can ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0B3QFVDDL | | Best Sellers Rank | #10,360 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #43 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers | | Body Material | Plastic | | Color Name | Chrome Set | | Connector Type | Screw Terminal | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (69) | | Date First Available | June 17, 2022 | | Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | H | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Material Type | Plastic | | Neck Material Type | Plastic | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Package Dimensions | 6.22 x 3.35 x 2.28 inches | | Size | Standard | | String Material | Plastic | | Top Material | Plastic | ## Product Details - **Body Material:** Plastic - **Brand:** Musiclily - **Color:** Chrome Set - **Guitar Bridge System:** Adjustable - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H - **Hand Orientation:** Right - **Neck Material Type:** Plastic - **Number of Strings:** 6 - **String Material Type:** Plastic - **Top Material Type:** Plastic ## Images ![Artec VH59A Vintage Tone Alnico 5 Humbucker Pickups Neck Bridge Guitar Pickups Set for LP SG Style Electric Guitar, Chrome - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hpoPVCCJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth more than the price! *by B***R on January 26, 2024* I installed these in a BCP 335 type that came with microphonic pickups (not bad clean but would howl under the slightest gain and feedback). I didn't want to spend a lot on pickups for such an inexpensive guitar (not a bad guitar at all after some fret work and a slight setup) and these were recommended to me on a guitar forum. Wow! First, the howling screech was gone from under a bit of gain compared to the stock pickups. They handle higher gain as well quite nicely (great hollow body feedback.....the good kind.) Wax potted and stay quiet. Second, I use SD 59s in the necks of most all of my guitars....and this is so close that you won't notice the difference after a bit of playing. Not a fair comparison, LP versus 335 will change the tone, but I know the pickup well enough to know what it sounds like. Not sure on the bridge compared to the SD (don't have one to A/B with), however, I'm sure that the comparison would be favorable. Third, four conductor wiring with a very nice split sound. Although I did not hardwire these to be split, I played around with them before deciding (clip leads are great for this). Very nice and comparable to the SDs. But I didn't want splits on this guitar so decided not to (I use the splits on my LPs a lot). Fourth, the pair is very balanced and complimentary. Adjust to taste and you will find that the neck and bridge work very well together. Fifth, the fit and finish are top notch. Easy drop in replacement pickups. All in all, I highly recommend considering these pickups if you are looking at replacing the pickups in an inexpensive guitar. $200-$300 on a set of SDs on a $100 guitar doesn't make much sense in most cases. However, these do sound great. To me, they are good enough that I ordered another set for an inexpensive LP type that will be used on stage in my bar band (along with the 335 knockoff). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great alternative to more expensive brands *by J***E on December 1, 2025* Great lower output Alnico 5 humbucker. Bought the set at a price that was cheaper than a brand name single pickup, and they sound as good as more expensive versions. Used the bridge humbucker in a strat with Seymour Duncan single coils in the middle and neck, and this paired well. Has good clarity and bite, and complemented the existing single coils. Used the neck pickup in a Les Paul style guitar, and it does that blues-rock tone really well without sounding muddy or harsh. Fit and finish seemed on par with more expensive brands, and the metal covers look really good, not super cheap. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really nice for the price.... *by "***" on May 12, 2023* Bought these for a project SG and was very impressed with how these sounded! I backed a couple of the pole pieces out and can confirm they are indeed wax potted (you can see the wax in the threads). Dead quiet too, which was such a nice surprise I'm getting another gold set for a LP. Had a hell of a time pulling both sets of 4 conductor wire through a small control cavity hole and was happy to see that they both held together after the amount of force applied. While the construction seems better than adequate (I am not sure if these are "18% nickel steel covers blah blah") the tone was what really impressed. I have been tinkering with guitars for 40 years now, and favour single coils generally, but these sounded great clean or distorted, with a very nice pronounce growel in the low end and a singing, non-ice pick high end with great sustain that sounds as good or better than my Duncan 59/JB PRS setup. Not sure if they will go "death metal heavy" but I suspect those players will probably be looking at other options anyway. These do classic rock very well, including heavier stuff. I don't think you can do better when looking at budget sets. Hell, I hesitate to call them a "budget set", they are just a real nice set of pickups that I would not hesitate playing out or taking to the studio. Highly recommended. ## Frequently Bought Together - Artec VH59A Vintage Tone Alnico 5 Humbucker Pickups Neck Bridge Guitar Pickups Set for LP SG Style Electric Guitar, Chrome - Orange Drop Capacitors .022uf / 200v, 715P Series, Tone Capacitor for Electric Guitar & Bass, Pack of 2 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/464404278-artec-vh59a-vintage-tone-alnico-5-humbucker-pickups-neck-bridge](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/464404278-artec-vh59a-vintage-tone-alnico-5-humbucker-pickups-neck-bridge) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*