{"product_id":"retrospec-exclusive-series-m69-pickup-rings-cab-vintage-50-s-style-cream","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series M69 Pickup Rings CAB (Vintage 50’s Style) - Cream","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe're proud to bring back one of the most defining — and often overlooked — details of a true vintage instrument. The \u003cstrong\u003eRetroSpec Exclusive Series M69 Pickup Rings\u003c\/strong\u003e are crafted with exacting attention to original late-'50s specifications, capturing the subtle character that shaped the look and feel of iconic Les Paul and ES models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNot all pickup rings are created equal. Most modern reproductions are made from ABS plastic — a rigid, inert material that bears little resemblance to what Gibson used in 1959. Original M69 rings were molded from CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate), a softer, more pliable material with a distinctive feel and even a subtle scent. CAB conforms naturally to a carved maple top without cracking and ages over time, developing the tonal and visual character associated with vintage instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOur rings are made from genuine CAB and formed to vintage-correct dimensions, including proper edge profile, curvature, and proportions. This version is produced in correct vintage bone (cream) CAB, consistent with original late-1950s construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach set includes one tall (bridge) and one short (neck) ring, built within tight tolerances for proper fit and alignment. These are the same style rings used on Historic Makeovers and RDS builds, where accuracy down to the smallest detail matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to own them — NOS and Aged.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eNOS (New Old Stock)\u003c\/strong\u003e and you get the set clean and correct, in genuine bone CAB, ready to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eAged\u003c\/strong\u003e, and each set is hand-worked in our shop by Historic Makeovers — the same aging craft we bring to our own high-end builds. This is real handwork, one ring at a time: we shape them, roll the edges, and take each piece through files, sanding, polishing, and buffing until it carries the softened profile and settled look of a true worn ring. Because every set is worked by hand, no two are ever alike — the rings you receive carry their own character and can't be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is more than just a part — it's a critical detail that brings authenticity and cohesion to any vintage-correct build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eExperience the details that define an era — only from RetroSpec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMaterial: CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) — vintage correct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIncludes: 1 tall (bridge) + 1 short (neck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDimensions (L x W): 89 x 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eScrews: Not included (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*This listing is for one set of 2 M69 pickup rings (bridge and neck).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping. All parts are custom aged per order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroSpec","offers":[{"title":"Cream - Aged","offer_id":53428356514158,"sku":"PRNGAG","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cream - NOS","offer_id":53428356546926,"sku":"PRNGNOS","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/RetroSpecParts4-25-2600372.jpg?v=1781104622","url":"https:\/\/retrospecvintageparts.com\/products\/retrospec-exclusive-series-m69-pickup-rings-cab-vintage-50-s-style-cream","provider":"RetroSpec Vintage Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}