Every pickup is hand-wound to order by Marc, one at a time. Current bench time is 30-35 days. Perfection takes time—your tone is worth the wait.
Humbucker Sized Gold Foil
Price range: £85.00 through £170.00 Excluding TAX (+ 20% For UK & + 10% Trump Tariff for USA)
Description
The Humbucker Gold Foil: Iconic 60s Mojo, Modern Fit
The legendary “Cooder” sound—now a direct drop-in for your Humbucker-equipped guitar.
Ever wanted that haunting, woody, and percussive 1960s Teisco “Gold Foil” chime without having to take a router to your favourite guitar? We’ve solved the puzzle. These pickups are faithfully built to original 1960s specifications, but housed in a standard Humbucker / PAF footprint.
It’s the ultimate “stealth” upgrade: the look of a classic Humbucker with the soul of a vintage Japanese single coil.
The Boutique Blueprint
This isn’t a “modernised” version that loses the grit—it’s the authentic recipe. We use the exact materials that defined the Gold Foil era:
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The Wire: Hand-wound with 44AWG wire for that specific, sweet high-end compression.
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The Magnet: Rubberised ceramic magnets, staying 100% true to the 60s Teisco blueprint for a soft but punchy response.
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The Build: UK-made parts and premium Nickel covers. No cheap plastic, no mass-produced imports.
Why You’ll Love It
There’s a reason this is one of my best-selling pickups and a personal favourite in the workshop. They produce a bright but full sound with great string definition. Whether you’re playing complex jazz chords or digging in with a slide, the clarity remains unmatched. They don’t just “cut through” the mix—they dance on top of it.
Technical Specs
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Configuration: Two-pickup set (Neck & Bridge).
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Output:
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Neck:
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Fit: 100% Humbucker-sized. Direct drop-in for any standard PAF-style route.
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Note: These are true single coils housed in humbucker covers to maintain vintage tonal integrity.
