Based on 1959 Stratocaster™ pickup specs. Tight, solid bass, and transparent highs. The classic early Stratocaster™ tone. Plenty of chime and bell tones on tap. Wound to 5.9k-6.1k

-42 gauge Heavy Formvar wire. Scatterwound coil.
-.197" Cast Alnico 5 magnets. Vintage Staggered Profile.
-Vulcanized Fiberboard Bobbins -lacquer dipped.
-Cloth covered pushback leads.
-Wax potted in Paraffin/Beeswax mixture.
-RW/RP middle pickup for hum canceling in #2 and #4 positions.
-A non-NW/RP middle pickup is availabe upon request.
-Includes covers: white, aged white, or black.

$150 per set.

Based on Stratocaster™ pickups from the late 60's. Woody, throaty bass, slightly scooped mids and a bright, sweet top end. With a little gain, these can really scream. Wound to about 5.7k.

-42 gauge Plain Enamel (PE) wire. Scatterwound coil.
-.197" Cast Alnico 5 magnets. Vintage Staggered Profile.
-Grey Vulcanized Fiberboard Bobbins -lacquer dipped.
-Cloth covered pushback leads.
-Wax potted in Paraffin/Beeswax mixture.
-RW/RP middle pickup for hum canceling in #2 and #4 positions.
-A non-NW/RP middle pickup is availabe upon request.
-Includes covers: white, aged white, or black.

$150 per set

Alnico 2 pickups are warmer and "softer" than an alnico 5 set. Bright but smooth, very clear and articluate. Personal favorite for an ash strat. Wound to 5.6k with a 6.0k bridge for more bite.

-42 gauge Heavy Formvar wire. Scatterwound coil.
-.197" Cast Alnico 2 magnets. Vintage Staggered Profile.
-Vulcanized Fiberboard Bobbins -lacquer dipped.
-Cloth covered pushback leads.
-Wax potted in Paraffin/Beeswax mixture.
-RW/RP middle pickup for hum canceling in #2 and #4 positions.
-A non-NW/RP middle pickup is availabe upon request.
-Includes covers: white, aged white, or black.

$150 per set

Based on Stratocaster™ pickups from the early 60's, which had the hottest windings among the vintage Strat™ pickups. Slighty overwound for a smoother, thicker tone with more mids. Wound to 6.2k-6.4k

-42 gauge Heavy Formvar wire. Scatterwound coil.
-.197" Cast Alnico 5 magnets. Vintage Staggered Profile.
-Vulcanized Fiberboard Bobbins -lacquer dipped.
-Cloth covered pushback leads.
-Wax potted in Paraffin/Beeswax mixture.
-RW/RP middle pickup for hum canceling in #2 and #4 positions.
-A non-NW/RP middle pickup is availabe upon request.
-Includes covers: white, aged white, or black.

$150 per set