Teisco Gold Foil – Humbucker (PAF) Sized

Price range: £100.00 through £200.00 Excluding TAX (+ 20% For UK & + 10% Trump Tariff for USA)

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.

SKU: MHBGF001-1-1 Category:

Description

The Humbucker-Sized Gold Foil: Vintage Clarity, Zero Routing

The “Cooder” sound you’ve been chasing—now a direct drop-in for your Humbucker-equipped guitar.

Let’s be honest: we all want that legendary 1960s Teisco “Gold Foil” mojo, but nobody wants to take a router to their favourite guitar. We’ve solved that. These pickups are faithfully built to vintage 1960s specifications, but housed in a standard Humbucker/PAF footprint.

Note: While they look like Humbuckers, these are true single coils, staying 100% faithful to the internal architecture that made Ry Cooder’s tone iconic.


The Boutique Blueprint

We don’t do “cheap imports.” These are built right here using UK-made parts and premium Nickel covers. This is the “good stuff”—designed to look as classy as it sounds.

  • The Wire: Hand-wound with 44AWG wire for that specific, sweet high-end compression and lo-fi “air.”

  • The Magnet: Rubberised ceramic magnets, just like the originals, providing a soft, percussive attack.

  • The Set: Calibrated for a perfect balance between positions.

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    • Bridge:

  • The Fit: Standard PAF size. Includes mounting screws and springs for an easy install.

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 excellent string definition. You get all the clarity of a single coil with a “woody” harmonic complexity that standard pickups just can’t replicate. Whether you’re a slide player or an indie-rocker, these will make your guitar feel alive.

Key Features

  • Drop-in Replacement: Fits any standard Humbucker route.

  • Authentic Materials: 44AWG wire and rubberised magnets.

  • No Compromise: UK-made components and high-quality Nickel covers.

  • Everything Included: Comes with all necessary mounting hardware.

How I Make Them and A Quick Guide To Gold Foils.

 

 

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