If your traditional single-coil pickups aren’t quite bold enough, but you don’t want to modify your guitar for humbuckers, the Eternal S90 and S92 offer the perfect solution.
Designed to capture the broad clarity, punchy mids and expressive dynamics associated with great P90 and PAF pickups, these models deliver thicker, warmer single-coil tones - all while fitting seamlessly into standard Stratocaster®-style pickup routes and pickguards.
The result is a powerful, full-bodied voice that retains the articulation and touch sensitivity players love from traditional single coils.
Two Flavours of Power & Presence
S90 - Bold, Clear & Articulate
Featuring tall, gently staggered Alnico 5 magnets, the S90 delivers a clear, punchy voice with enhanced mids, tight lows and sparkling highs that easily cut through a mix.
Ideal for the bridge position, it provides the extra muscle needed to keep up with hotter amplifiers or higher-output neck and middle pickups while remaining highly responsive to pick attack and volume control adjustments.
S92 - Warmer, Smoother & Slightly Softer
Built on the same platform, the S92 uses Alnico 2 magnets, softening the attack slightly and adding a sweeter, rounder top end.
This makes it an excellent choice for brighter instruments or players looking to tame overly sharp highs while preserving the clarity, dynamics and expressive response of the design.
Bridge Upgrade or Full Set
Originally designed as a bridge upgrade for Stratocaster®-style guitars, both the S90 and S92 pair beautifully with vintage-voiced neck and middle pickups.
For players who prefer a fuller, more harmonically rich voice across all three positions, the S90 and S92 are also available as calibrated sets of three pickups, delivering extra warmth, output and authority throughout the entire switching range.
Key Features
Direct S-Style Drop-In Fit
Installs easily into standard Stratocaster®-style pickup routes with no modification required.
Tall Staggered Magnets
Optimised string balance and dynamic response.
S90 with Alnico 5
Punchy mids, tight lows and strong articulation.
S92 with Alnico 2
Smoother highs and a warmer overall voice.
Hand Scatter-Wound Coils
Enhances harmonic complexity and responsiveness.
Steel Baseplate
Adds low-end focus and extra punch.
Calibrated Set Option
Available individually or as a balanced set of three pickups.
Aged or Unaged Options
Choose a pristine appearance or subtle vintage patina.
Tonal Profile
Lows
Thick and focused with enhanced body.
Mids
Bold and present, adding warmth and authority.
Highs
S90: Bright and cutting with clear articulation.
S92: Softer and rounder, ideal for taming brighter guitars.
Overall
P90-style punch and PAF-like fullness in a single-coil footprint — ideal for players seeking bigger tones while retaining clarity and dynamic control.
Specifications
DC Resistance
~11.5kΩ
Magnets
S90: Alnico 5
S92: Alnico 2
Wire
43 AWG
Potting
Light Wax Potting
Polarity
Wound to integrate with traditional Strat® pickup sets
Lead Wires
Vintage Cloth Push-Back
Baseplate
Steel
Big Tone, Small Package
With the Eternal S90 and S92, you don’t have to choose between classic single-coil clarity and the punch of larger pickup designs.
Whether you’re looking for a powerful bridge upgrade or a full set capable of delivering thicker, more muscular tones across every switch position, the S90 and S92 provide the perfect balance of clarity, warmth and authority.
Trademark Notice
Fender®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
Any reference to these names is used solely to describe compatibility or tonal inspiration. Eternal Guitars is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
