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The '54s are a faithful reproduction, constructed with the most authentic and period correct materials available. Black vulcanized fiber bobbins with staggered alnico 3 pole pieces, and scatter wound coils with heavy formvar magnet wire. These are bright with a punchy attack but have a lower output because of the alnico 3, and they work beautifully with tweed amplifiers. Perfect for a vintage style Strat build or anybody who wants that classic tone from 1954. The middle pickup is reversed for hum canceling when used with a 5-way switch.
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BRIDGE: 6.5k, CW, North Up
MIDDLE: 6.3K, CCW, South Up
NECK: 6.0k, CW, North Up
DCR TOLERANCE: +/- 5% at 68°F (20°C)
MAGNET GRADE: ALNICO 3
POLE PIECES: Vintage Staggered .195"
POLE SPACING: 52.2 mm
LEAD WIRES: Push Back Cloth 22 awg
POTTING: Paraffin & Beeswax
HARDWARE: Screws & Tube Springs
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Tone tested, built to last, and made from the finest materials available. Every guitar pickup is individually handcrafted and scatter wound with the utmost attention to detail. Completely committed to quality, incredible guitar tone, and most importantly your satisfaction!
Chris Larson
Mr. Fatpups
I'm Chris, and I've loved guitars for as long as I can remember. I got my first guitar when I was 13, over 30 years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. It wasn't long before I started taking them apart and tinkering with them. I even got myself into a little trouble once for completely disassembling my uncle's Strat. Oops!
Over the years, I've worn quite a few hats, working as a guitar teacher, electronics technician, chef, and eventually pickup maker. Through it all, one thing has never changed: my love for guitars and the endless pursuit of great tone.
Today, building pickups is my full-time profession, and I'm proud to be the sole owner and operator of Fatpups. Since 2015, I've handcrafted thousands of pickups for guitarists around the world, and I'm grateful to be doing something I genuinely love.
If you have any questions or there's anything I can help you with, I'd be happy to hear from you!