The PRS 57/08 Neck pickup is a vintage-inspired humbucker designed to emulate the character of pickups manufactured in the late 1950s. Originally introduced in 2008, it features vintage-style wire wound at PRS facilities and an Alnico 2 magnet to deliver a warm, open, and dynamic sound. Its neck position provides well-defined bass, expressive mids, and smooth highs, avoiding an overly dark or muddy tone. Additionally, it has been calibrated using PRS's TCI process to achieve a balanced and musical response. Its wiring allows for versatile electronic configurations, including three-way switches, push-pull systems, and five-position selectors. - Humbucker pickup for the neck position - Designed by Paul Reed Smith - Inspired by classic 1957 humbuckers - Originally introduced in 2008 - Magnet: Alnico 2 - Approximate DC resistance: 8.5 kΩ - Vintage-style output - Vintage-style wire - Wound at PRS facilities - Calibrated with PRS TCI process - Warm, open, and dynamic response - Defined and controlled bass - Expressive mids and smooth highs - Clear articulation in chords and solo passages - Compatible with 3-way selector switches - Compatible with 3-position push-pull configurations - Compatible with 5-way selectors - Nickel cover - Made in the USA Our Opinion This pickup is especially recommended for players seeking a warm, full-bodied neck sound that maintains clarity when playing chords or adding overdrive. It works very well for blues, classic rock, jazz, and clean tones with personality, responding naturally to picking intensity and the guitar’s volume and tone controls.