Eric Daw Hot 50's T-Style Handmade Pickup Set - Aged Black | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Eric Daw Custom Guitars Hot 50's T-Style Handmade Pickup Set captures the legendary twang and bite of vintage Telecaster tone with authentic 1950s construction methods. These boutique pickups feature hand-wound enamel coils, Alnico V magnets, and purposeful vintage-style microphonics in the bridge for organic, responsive dynamics. Ideal for country, blues, and roots rock players seeking genuine vintage character with professional-grade craftsmanship.
Product Overview
Each pickup in this set is meticulously hand-wound using a direct drive winding device modeled after the electric guitar pioneers of the 1950s. The bridge pickup is wound with enamel-coated wire to 8.6k ohms and features flat Alnico V pole pieces, delivering classic Tele bite with controlled microphonics that enhance touch sensitivity and harmonic bloom. The aged black bridge string tree adds authentic vintage aesthetics and proper string break angle for improved sustain and tuning stability.
The neck pickup showcases a unique raw nickel cover that remains unplated, providing a significantly more open and transparent tone compared to traditional plated covers. At 8.4k ohms, this neck pickup delivers warm, rounded lows with articulate midrange clarity. The raw nickel construction allows more magnetic field interaction and reduces high-frequency damping for improved note definition and dynamic response.
Both pickups are lightly wax potted in a custom paraffin and beeswax mixture, carefully balanced to control feedback while preserving the natural resonance that defines vintage tone. The bridge pickup retains intentional slight microphonics for enhanced harmonic complexity and touch sensitivity, making these pickups unsuitable for extreme high-gain applications but perfect for players who value organic, responsive vintage dynamics.
Ideal For
- Telecaster players seeking authentic 1950s vintage tone and feel
- Country and roots music guitarists who demand classic twang and clarity
- Blues players wanting touch-sensitive pickups that respond to playing dynamics
- Session musicians requiring versatile tones from clean chime to gritty overdrive
- Guitar enthusiasts upgrading to hand-wound boutique pickups with vintage aesthetics
Key Features
Hand-Wound Enamel Coil Construction
Each pickup is wound entirely by hand with premium enamel-coated magnet wire using a direct drive device based on 1950s methods, creating the irregular scatter pattern that produces authentic vintage tone with rich harmonic overtones and three-dimensional clarity.
Flat Alnico V Magnet Profile
Both pickups feature flat (non-staggered) USA-made Alnico V pole pieces that are individually hand-charged, providing even string-to-string balance, focused midrange punch, and the bright, cutting treble response that defines classic T-style tone.
Raw Nickel Neck Cover
The neck pickup's unplated raw nickel cover delivers significantly more open and transparent tone than traditional plated covers by reducing electromagnetic damping, allowing fuller frequency response and improved note articulation with enhanced sustain.
Vintage-Authentic Microphonics
The bridge pickup features purposeful slight microphonics that enhance touch sensitivity and harmonic bloom, capturing the organic, dynamic response of original 1950s pickups—perfect for vintage tone purists but not recommended for high-gain applications.
Aged Cosmetics with Black Bridge String Tree
The aged finish provides authentic vintage aesthetics that complement relic'd or road-worn guitars, while the black bridge string tree ensures proper string angle for improved tuning stability and sustain.
What's Included
- Eric Daw Hot 50's T-Style bridge pickup (8.6k output)
- Eric Daw Hot 50's T-Style neck pickup with raw nickel cover (8.4k output)
- Black bridge string tree
- Flathead mounting screws
- Installation hardware and springs
- Manufacturer documentation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | T-Style (Telecaster) Single Coil Set |
| Number of Pickups | 2 (Bridge, Neck) |
| Coil Wire | Enamel-coated magnet wire |
| Winding Method | Hand-guided scatter wound |
| Magnets | USA-made Alnico V, hand-charged |
| Magnet Profile | Flat (non-staggered) pole pieces |
| Output (Bridge) | 8.6k ohms |
| Output (Neck) | 8.4k ohms |
| Neck Cover | Raw nickel (unplated) |
| Bridge String Tree | Black |
| Mounting Screws | Flathead |
| Potting | Light paraffin/beeswax mixture |
| Microphonics | Intentional slight microphonics (bridge) |
| Cosmetics | Aged finish |
| Manufacturing Date | April 25, 2025 |
| Lead Time | Approximately 2 weeks (made to order) |
| Gain Compatibility | Low to medium gain (not for high gain) |
Get Your Hands on These Premium Pickups Today
Experience the authentic twang and dynamics of vintage 1950s Telecaster tone with these exceptional hand-wound pickups. Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to discuss your pickup upgrade or custom guitar project, or contact us to place your order for this Eric Daw Hot 50's T-Style set. Each set is crafted to order with meticulous attention to vintage detail and old-world quality standards.
