STRATOCASTER PICKUP REPLACEMENTS

Stratocaster pickups with alnico rods are very simple in structure. There are few components. The pickups do not have pole screws or other metal parts which could affect the sound, which is why the significance of the quality and type of magnets and magnet wire is accentuated in Stratocaster- type pickups. The correct type of winding pattern is also crucial in creating a killer Strat sound. The Stratocaster has been my favorite electric guitar since the mid-70's, which is why I've put an immense amount of time and thought into the developement and testing of these sets.
   

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Pole piece spacing available:

Standard spacing:
   -52.4 mm (2.063")   Bridge, middle and neck pickup
Precise spacing A:
  -54 mm (2.125")      Bridge pickup                                     
  -52.4 mm (2.063")   Middle pickup
  -50 mm (1.969")      Neck pickup 
Works well with vintage style tremolo  (string pitch 11.3mm)
Precise spacing B:
  -52.4 mm (2.063")   Bridge pickup  
  -50.0 mm (1.969")   Middle pickup
  -48.2 mm (1.898")   Neck pickup
Works well with American standard style tremolo  (string pitch 10.5 mm)

_Precise spacing:

 

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Magnet staggering available:
Vintage staggered:    Recommended for 7.25" - 10" radius neck
Flat:                    Recommended for 12" - flat  radius neck
Modern staggered:    Recommended for 7.25" - 12" radius neck

Magnets available:
-Alnico5 rods 
-Ceramic bars  (SCBar pickup)

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Magnet gaussing:
Every pickup's magnets are gaussed to specific strength and measured with a gaussmeter.

Mounting screws available:
-Phillips round head #6-32 x 3/4" nickel plated stainless steel
-Phillips oval 3 x 16 mm stainless steel
-Phillips oval 3 x 20 mm gold plated steel

Magnet wire:
-Plain enamel: Insulated with a film of oleoresinous enamel, single   build. Pe is the  oldest of the film insulations. Late 60's Fender straocaster pickups. Tight low-end, snappy highs. 
-Formvar: Insulated with a polyvinyl acetal resin, heavy build (double build). Fender used Formvar at 50's and early 60's. Round low-end, clear highs.
-Polynylon: Polyurethane insulation with a nylon top coat. Modern tone. Sligthly darker sound and more midrange than with vintage wires.

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Lead:
-Cloth-insulated single-conductor. (Unshielded push-back wire)
-Two-conductor shielded wire  (SCBar pickup)

Bobbins:
-Vulcanized fibre
-Cast plastic  (SCBar pickup)

Cover colors:

-Standard spacing pickups:  
White, mint, cream or black
-Precise spacing pickups:  
Matt black or matt white
-SCBar set:  
White, mint, cream or black

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Potting:
-Lightly or fully potted  (paraffin and beeswax mix)

   

Extra options:
-Copper-clad steel base plate for bridge pickup. Adds bass and power.
-Non-potted
-Lefty

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