Upgrade your guitar's tone effortlessly with our Pre - Wired Stratocaster pickguards. Crafted in the same factory as our legendary guitars using top - notch components, this easy - to - install pickguard is a game - changer. Just take off your old guard, solder the output jack and ground wires, screw in the new one, and you're all set to enjoy the authentic Fender sound. These pickups have a slightly hotter output than typical vintage ones and a powerful magnet combination. They produce the ideal balance of clean, dirty rhythm, and lead tones, suitable for players of all skill levels through any amplifier. The neck pickup is inspired by a '54 Strat pickup with large Alnico 3 magnets. The middle pickup, based on a '63 Strat pickup, uses specially treated alnico magnets and is reverse - wound to cancel hum when paired with the neck or bridge pickup. The bridge pickup features Alnico 5 magnets and is specially tuned for a hotter sound without losing that sweet top - end sparkle. Key features include a hotter output bridge pickup, highly dynamic and balanced output, oversized Alnico 3 magnets in the neck pickup, Alnico 5 magnets in the bridge and middle pickups, and a reverse - wound middle pickup to eliminate hum. Specifications: Bridge - Custom Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster® Bridge Pickup; Middle - Custom Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster® RWRP Middle Pickup; Neck - Custom Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster® Neck Pickup; Style: 3 Single - Coil; Configurations: SSS; Magnet Type: Neck and Middle: Alnico 3, Bridge: Alnico 5; Magnet Wire: Formvar - coated; DC Resistance: 6.7 - 6.9k (Bridge), 6.3 - 6.5k (Middle), 5.8 - 6k (Neck); Inductance: 2.9 - 3.1 Henrie (Bridge), 2.5 - 2.7 Henries (Middle/Neck); Bobbin Material: Fiber; Lead Wire: Cloth - covered; Pole Pieces: Staggered; Tone: Vintage; Output: Vintage; Switch Tip: Aged White; Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup); Pickguard: Stratocaster®; Ply: 1 - ply Parchment; Control Knobs: Aged White; Hardware Finish: Chrome.
Using this Fender Eric Johnson Pre - Wired Stratocaster pickguard is a breeze. First, carefully remove your old pickguard from the guitar. Then, solder the output jack and ground wires as per the instructions. Screw in the new pickguard firmly. You're now ready to plug in your guitar and start playing. When using the pickups, you can experiment with different combinations of the neck, middle, and bridge pickups to get the tone you like. The reverse - wound middle pickup helps cancel out unwanted hum, so you'll have a cleaner sound. As for maintenance, keep your guitar and pickguard clean. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off dust and fingerprints regularly. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the components. If you need to replace any parts or have issues with the pickups, it's best to consult a professional guitar technician.
