Seymour Duncan SH-PG1B Pearly Gates (Black)

Billy Gibbons’ legendary 1959 Les Paul inspired one of the most sought-after humbucker pickups in rock history. The Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates captures that classic country-fried tone with a distinctive midrange emphasis that sets it apart from typical P.A.F.-style humbuckers of the era. These pickups offer more midrange presence than standard vintage humbuckers, giving your Les Paul-style guitar that unmistakable Texas sizzle and growl.

What makes the Pearly Gates special is its slightly higher output compared to most P.A.F.s, providing extra drive that brings any humbucker-equipped instrument to life. The alnico 2 bar magnet maintains focused yet airy high frequencies, while the midrange boost creates that unique tonal variation that made Billy’s original pickup so distinctive. This combination results in a pickup with serious attitude and character.

Hand-built in Seymour Duncan’s Santa Barbara factory, each Pearly Gates features premium construction including an alnico 2 bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, and 4-conductor lead wire for versatile wiring options. Vacuum wax potting ensures squeal-free performance, while the bridge version is available in both standard humbucker and Trembucker spacing. Every pickup is wound on Seymour’s original Leesona winding machine from the early Gibson Kalamazoo factory, maintaining that authentic vintage mojo that made the originals so revered.