Description

’52 Style Telecaster Pickup Set – Hand-Wound Vintage Blackguard Tone

If you are chasing the unmistakable snap, clarity, and raw character of an original early-’50s “Blackguard” Telecaster, this hand-wound set is built for you. Every detail has been engineered to capture the dynamic response that defined the first generation of solid-body electric guitars.

Each pickup is hand-wound and scatter-wound to true vintage specifications. By utilising period-correct materials and traditional construction methods, this set delivers the classic Tele twang, tight low-end, and articulate “bloom” that modern machine-wound pickups often miss.

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Authentic Early-’50s Voice

Designed for builders, restorers, and players who demand historical accuracy, this set recreates the feel of a 1952 original.

The Bridge Pickup: The “Bite”

Wound with 42 AWG wire to approximately 7.3kΩ, the bridge unit produces a cutting, percussive twang. It features a UK-made copper-plated steel baseplate (manufactured to the correct 1.2mm vintage thickness), which is essential for the harmonic richness and punchy attack associated with vintage recordings.

The Neck Pickup: The “Smooth”

Wound with 43 AWG wire to around 7.0kΩ, the neck pickup offers warm lows and clear, soulful mids. It provides the perfect counterpoint to the bridge, offering a woody, articulate voice ideal for blues, jazz, or country rhythm.

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Period-Correct Construction & Materials

We believe the details matter. To maintain the integrity of the vintage sound, we use materials that match the original 1950s blueprint:

• Alnico 5 Magnets: Non-staggered pole pieces provide the natural string balance found on early Telecasters.

• Punched Flatwork: Unlike modern laser-cut bobbins, our flatwork is punched—replicating the exact manufacturing feel of the early ’50s.

• Traditional String Wrap: The coils are protected with a classic white string wrap, just like the originals.

• Cloth-Covered Hook-up Wire: Ensuring easy installation and a clean, vintage-accurate aesthetic inside the control cavity.

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Technical Specifications

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Who Is This Set For?

This ’52 style set is the premier choice for:

• Vintage Restorations: Replacing modern components with historically accurate parts.

• Blackguard Builds: Providing the “heart” for high-end T-style guitar builds.

• Tone Chasers: Players who want the dynamic sensitivity and “growl” of a hand-wound pickup.

Bring the raw, legendary voice of the early ’50s to your guitar. Order your hand-wound ’52 Telecaster Pickup Set today.

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