Handwound Stratocaster '54 Vintage Alnico III Pickup Set Lacquer Potted Gretsch

Handwound Stratocaster '54 Vintage Alnico III Pickup Set Lacquer Potted GretschLacquer vs Wax Potting: Both are used to seal the wire to avoid microphonic noises and squeals. Wax potting takes 10 to 15 minutes to allow the wax to completely penetrate the pickup. This eliminates all microphonic noise and squeals. Lacquer potting is a quick dip to seal the outside of the pickup wires and does not penetrate completely. This does eliminates most of the microphonic noise and squeals while allowing the wire to remain free inside for a

As a mark of authenticity

We used Alnico 5 magnet poles and Plain Enamel Wire sticking to that 60's vintage period correct vibe

These come in both right or left hand stagger

- Alnico III magnets - Average resistance readings: Neck 5

so no discussion was ever made concerning this guitar

Each pickup is meticulously hand-wound

comes with everything shown

Also included is the wiring diagram so you can duplicate this magical combination

where the neck pickup typically produced the strongest signal

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The plain enamel wire is known for it's tone to be warmer