Re: 50th Aniv. SD PAF's
I just noticed they're discounted to $250 on Musician's Friend right now. That's about $30 more than a regular Seth set, but they do look cool in a LP. I bought an AII set, and they made my honeyflame LP Prem Plus come alive. They're just a tiny bit hotter than a regular Seth set, from what I can hear. It's definitely straight up authentic PAF tone! At $250, they'll go quick, so if you want them, you'd better not wait.
As for vibe....don't forget that Seymour was the guy who befriended Mr. Lover and actually gave him his due, unlike Gibson. These are the pickups that define that relationship, plus they sound beautiful.