The hand-wound ‘60/’63 Stratocaster pickups, the last in the all-black bobbin pickup line, are crafted to deliver the iconic throaty Strat tone from those remarkable years. Each pickup is precisely tuned for balanced output from the neck to the bridge. The middle pickup has reverse wound/reverse polarity, offering noise-free ‘in between’ tones in the 2nd and 4th switch positions. Key features include hand winding in the Fender Custom Shop, being initialed and dated by the winder, DC resistance of 6.20k (Neck), 6.45k (Middle), and 6.47k (Bridge), Formvar wire, Alnico 5 magnets for more focus and enhanced dynamics, vintage magnet stagger for balanced output, and it comes with a certificate of authenticity. Specifications: Magnet wire is Formvar-coated, bobbin material is fiber, pole pieces are staggered unbeveled, output is vintage, magnet type is Alnico 5, lead wire is cloth-covered, and the tone is vintage.
Using this Fender hand-wound 60/63 Stratocaster pickup set is quite straightforward. Just install it on your Stratocaster guitar according to the standard installation process. When using, you can switch between different pickup combinations to explore various tones. The middle pickup's reverse wound/reverse polarity feature gives you noise - free tones in specific switch positions, so don't forget to try those settings. As for maintenance, keep your guitar and pickups clean. Avoid exposing them to extreme humidity or temperature, as this can damage the components. You can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the pickups from time to time. Also, make sure the connections are secure to prevent any signal loss. If you notice any issues, it's best to consult a professional guitar technician.
