The Dark Moon ’70 Vintage Studio set is hand‑wound for players chasing the bright, glassy, low‑output Strat tone David Gilmour used throughout Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here.
Built to the original mid‑’70s low‑output spec — open top end, scooped mids, smooth dynamic response.
No hype, no boutique fluff — just clean, accurate, hand‑built pickups using the right materials.
All South Up
Middle Pickup NOT RWRP (authentic mid‑’70s voicing)
Bridge: 5.9kΩ / ~2.50H
Middle: 5.8kΩ / ~2.45H
Neck: 5.8kΩ / ~2.45H
Wire: 42 AWG Plain Enamel
Magnets: Alnico V
Spacing: Vintage 52mm stagger
Potting: Light wax potting (keeps the vintage openness)
Covers: Cream
These values recreate the bright top end, scooped mids and smooth dynamic response associated with mid‑’70s Strat tone — the DSOTM‑era Gilmour sound.
Bright, glassy highs
Scooped mids
Tight, controlled low end
Smooth dynamic response
Ideal for DSOTM‑style cleans, classic rock, blues and expressive studio lead tones
Each pickup is wound, measured, magnet‑charged and assembled by Noodle™ Guitar Components on the Isle of Wight.
Hand‑built consistency and matched inductance give reliable performance and proper mid‑’70s character.
Dark Moon ’70 Vintage Studio pickup set (3 pickups)
Cream pickup covers
Boxed and ready to install
Fits all Strat‑style guitars using standard pickup routes and 52mm pole spacing.
Ideal for upgrades, restorations, new builds and players wanting mid‑’70s clarity without Custom Shop pricing.
Dark Moon is the model name of this hand‑made pickup set, created by Noodle™ Guitar Components on the Isle of Wight.
This is an independent aftermarket product and is not made by Fender, nor endorsed by David Gilmour or any associated brands. Any reference to tone or era is descriptive only.