Eric Daw S-Style Handmade Pickup Set - White | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Eric Daw Custom Guitars S-Style Handmade Pickup Set delivers authentic vintage tone through traditional hand-wound construction and premium materials. These boutique pickups feature scatter-wound Formvar coils and Alnico V magnets for classic clarity, warmth, and dynamic response. Perfect for intermediate to professional players seeking genuine vintage-inspired tone in their Stratocaster-style guitars.
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 pickups feature 42 AWG Formvar coil wire wound in a scatter pattern that cannot be replicated by machines, premium USA-made Alnico V magnets hand-charged for optimal magnetic field, and white parchment covers for a classic aesthetic. The set includes bridge, middle, and neck positions with staggered magnet profiles for balanced string response.
The middle pickup is wound reverse polarity/reverse wound (RWRP) to provide hum-canceling operation when used in combination positions 2 and 4, eliminating noise while preserving vintage single-coil character. Output levels are carefully balanced across positions: bridge at 6.35k ohms, middle at 6.25k ohms, and neck at 6.15k ohms, ensuring smooth tonal transitions and excellent position blending.
Each pickup is lightly wax potted in a custom mixture of paraffin and beeswax to eliminate microphonic feedback while preserving the natural resonance and dynamics that make hand-wound pickups special. This traditional potting method, combined with the scatter-wound coil pattern, delivers the touch sensitivity and harmonic complexity that defines premium boutique pickups.
Ideal For
- Stratocaster players seeking authentic vintage tone with modern reliability
- Blues and classic rock guitarists who demand touch-sensitive dynamics and clarity
- Studio musicians requiring versatile tones from clean chimey highs to warm overdriven sounds
- Guitar builders and luthiers installing premium components in custom instruments
- Players upgrading from factory pickups to boutique hand-wound alternatives
Key Features
Hand-Wound Scatter Pattern Construction
Each coil is wound entirely by hand using a direct drive device based on 1950s pickup winding methods, creating an irregular scatter pattern that enhances harmonic complexity and reduces resonant peaks for more musical, three-dimensional tone.
Premium Alnico V Magnets
USA-made Alnico V pole pieces are individually hand-charged using a custom magnetic charging device, providing focused midrange punch, clear treble articulation, and tight bass response characteristic of classic vintage pickups.
RWRP Middle Pickup for Hum Canceling
The middle pickup features reverse winding and reverse polarity, eliminating 60-cycle hum in positions 2 and 4 while maintaining authentic single-coil sparkle and quack in all pickup combinations.
Traditional Wax Potting
Light potting in a paraffin and beeswax mixture controls feedback without over-damping the coils, preserving the natural resonance, dynamics, and harmonic overtones that make hand-wound pickups responsive to playing technique.
Balanced Output Levels
Carefully calibrated DC resistance across all three positions (6.35k bridge, 6.25k middle, 6.15k neck) ensures smooth volume transitions and excellent tonal balance when switching positions or blending pickups.
What's Included
- Eric Daw S-Style bridge pickup (6.35k output)
- Eric Daw S-Style middle pickup - RWRP (6.25k output)
- Eric Daw S-Style neck pickup (6.15k output)
- White parchment covers (installed)
- Installation hardware and springs
- Manufacturer documentation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | S-Style (Stratocaster) Single Coil Set |
| Number of Pickups | 3 (Bridge, Middle, Neck) |
| Coil Wire | 42 AWG Formvar |
| Winding Method | Hand-guided scatter wound |
| Magnets | USA-made Alnico V, hand-charged |
| Magnet Profile | Staggered pole pieces |
| Output (Bridge) | 6.35k ohms |
| Output (Middle) | 6.25k ohms (RWRP) |
| Output (Neck) | 6.15k ohms |
| Potting | Light paraffin/beeswax mixture |
| Covers | White parchment |
| Cosmetics | New condition |
| Manufacturing Date | April 23, 2025 |
| Lead Time | Approximately 2 weeks (made to order) |
Get Your Hands on These Premium Pickups Today
Experience the difference that true hand-wound craftsmanship makes in your tone. 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 exceptional Eric Daw pickup set. Each set is made to order with meticulous attention to detail and old-world quality standards.
