Roaring Gallaghers – ’74 Irish Tour Strat Loaded PickguardHand‑Wound on the Isle of Wight – Early‑’70s
Live Strat Tone – Prewired 3‑Ply ParchmentHand‑wound and hand‑wired loaded pickguard built for players chasing the bright, biting, mid‑forward Strat tone associated with Rory Gallagher’s live sound during the Irish Tour ’74 era.This set aims for the open attack, gritty cleans and strong midrange of a hard‑played early‑’70s Strat.
Matched inductance, period‑correct coil geometry and Alnico V magnets give clear highs, strong mids and fast dynamic response — ideal for blues, rock, slide and expressive live playing.
Fitment Fits Fender American and Mexican Standard Stratocaster bodies.
Check the pickguard dimensions in the photos to confirm compatibility.Pickup Specifications (Matched Set)All pickups: South Up
Middle pickup: North Up (RWRP) for hum‑cancelling in positions 2 & 4
Bridge: 7.4kΩ DC / ~3.6H
Middle: 6.5kΩ DC / ~2.9H (North Up RWRP)
Neck: 6.5kΩ DC / ~2.75HWire: 42 AWG Plain Enamel
Magnets: Alnico V
Spacing:
Vintage 52mm stagger
Potting: Light wax potting (reduces microphonics while keeping vintage openness)These values recreate the biting attack, strong mids and dynamic response associated with early‑’70s Strat tones — the live Irish Tour ’74 Gallagher sound
.Prewired 3‑Ply Parchment Pickguard
3‑ply parchment pickguard Aged white pickup covers Aged white knobs + switch tip250k full‑size potsSpring‑loaded 5‑way switch0.022µF bridge tone cap0.047µF neck/middle tone capVintage wiring layout fully soldered and ready to drop in
Installation Requirements (Important)
Professional installation required.
This item is fully hand‑wired and tested before dispatch.
Installation errors or post‑delivery damage are not classed as product faults.
This includes:
loose jack connections, cut/pulled wires, mis‑wiring, grounding issues, switch/pot backs touching the cavity, trapped wires, or damage caused during fitting.
If you’re not confident with wiring, please use a guitar technician.
Tone Profile:
Bright, cutting highsStrong midrange biteTight low endFast dynamic responseIdeal for Irish Tour‑era Gallagher cleans, blues, rock and expressive live lead tones.Hand‑Made QualityEach pickup is wound, measured, magnet‑charged and assembled by Noodle™ Guitar Components on the Isle of Wight.
Hand‑built consistency and matched inductance ensure reliable performance and true vintage character. Included Roaring Gallaghers ’74 Irish Tour pickup set fully wired 3‑ply parchment pickguard aged white controls.
Mounting screws, boxed and ready to install
Disclaimer:
Roaring Gallaghers 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 Rory Gallagher, his estate, or any associated brands.
Any reference to tone or era is descriptive only.