The Eternal Stubby-T brings serious girth and grit to the bridge position of T-style guitars, all within a compact design that fits effortlessly into both vintage and modern Telecaster®-style instruments - even those with shallower pickup routs.
Using shorter-than-standard Alnico pole pieces, a unique bobbin design and a custom hand-wound coil, the Stubby-T produces a bold, punchy voice with thick mids and a smoother, fuller top end than many traditional bridge pickups.
The result is a powerful tone that still retains the clarity and articulation associated with classic single-coil designs.
Vintage-Friendly Fit - Modern Muscle
The shortened pole design and compact bobbin profile make the Stubby-T particularly well suited to vintage instruments and reissues where pickup cavities can be slightly shallower.
This allows the pickup to drop straight in without modification while still delivering a high-output voice with excellent dynamic response.
Compared with the more aggressive T90 design, the Stubby-T offers a rounder, smoother tonal character while maintaining strong midrange presence and excellent note definition.
Used by Richard Hawley
British songwriter and guitarist Richard Hawley chose the Stubby-T for his 1969 Telecaster® guitar after seeking a bridge pickup with greater punch and presence.
Working alongside Gordon White of Single Coil Guitar Repairs in Leeds, the Stubby-T was installed to give the instrument the extra power needed while preserving its vintage character.
According to Hawley:
“It now sounds like a Tele should.”
Key Features
Short Alnico 5 Pole Pieces
Compact design suitable for vintage or shallow pickup routes.
Custom Bobbin Design
Produces thicker mids and a smoother top end.
Hand Scatter-Wound Coil
Enhances harmonic richness and dynamic response.
Grey-Bottom Forbon Flatwork
Vintage-inspired construction with white string wrap.
High-Output Single Coil
Adds warmth, punch and presence without losing clarity.
Cloth Push-Back Lead Wires
Vintage-style wiring for authenticity and easy installation.
Aged or Unaged Options
Choose a pristine appearance or subtle vintage patina.
Tonal Profile
Lows
Thick and full with enhanced body.
Mids
Warm, punchy and slightly rounded.
Highs
Clear but smoother than a traditional bridge pickup.
Overall
Big, bold and muscular — delivering powerful midrange presence while maintaining the articulation expected from a great T-style single coil.
Specifications
Bridge Pickup
~13.3kΩ DC Resistance
Magnets
Short Alnico 5
Wire
43 AWG Plain Enamel
Flatwork
Grey-Bottom Forbon
Lead Wires
Vintage Cloth Push-Back
Potting
Wax
Big Sound, Compact Build
Whether you're upgrading a vintage instrument, improving the punch of a modern workhorse or simply looking for a fuller bridge tone, the Eternal Stubby-T delivers powerful midrange presence with the clarity and responsiveness that make single-coil pickups so expressive.
Trademark Notice
Fender®, Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Broadcaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
These trademarks are used solely to describe compatibility or historical reference. Eternal Guitars is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
