Fender's R&D engineers joined hands with the world - famous guitarist and tone expert Eric Johnson to create these amazing pickups. They blend Leo's heritage with Eric Johnson's modern sonic preferences, bringing you EJ's distinctively pure tone. Each of the three single - coil pickups in this set has its own unique structure and performance. The neck pickup, based on a '54 Strat model, uses oversized alnico 3 magnets. The middle pickup, modeled after a '63 Strat pickup, features specially treated alnico magnets. It's reverse - wound to cancel hum when paired with the neck or bridge pickup. The bridge pickup, with alnico 5 magnets, is designed for a hotter output while still keeping that sweet top - end sparkle. Key features include a set of 3 single - coil pickups, a bridge pickup with a hotter output than vintage - style ones, a highly dynamic and balanced output, the use of alnico 3 and alnico 5 magnets, a reverse - wound middle pickup to eliminate hum, and installation hardware is included. Specifications are as follows: Cover Colour is Vintage White. Neck and Middle pickups use Alnico 3 magnets, while the Bridge uses Alnico 5. DC Resistance is 5.8 - 6k for the Neck, 6.3 - 6.5k for the Middle, and 6.7 - 6.9k for the Bridge. Inductance is 2.5 - 2.7 Henries for the Neck and Middle, and 2.9 - 3.1 Henries for the Bridge. The bobbin material is Fiber, the lead wire is cloth - covered, and the pole pieces are staggered.
Using these Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster pickups is easy. First, install them on your guitar using the included hardware. Make sure to follow the basic installation steps you'd use for any pickups. When playing, you'll notice the unique tones each pickup offers. The neck pickup gives a warm and smooth sound, great for solos and clean playing. The middle pickup, with its hum - canceling feature, is perfect for rhythm parts where you want a clear, noise - free sound. The bridge pickup, with its hotter output, is ideal for getting that crunchy, overdriven tone. As for maintenance, keep your pickups clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe them down after each use. Avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures or moisture, as this can affect their performance. Also, be careful when handling the lead wires to prevent any damage. If you have any problems during installation or use, it's best to consult a professional guitar technician.
