The Eternal Timeless '59 Telecaster Pickup Set brings to life the fat, warm voice that defined late-‘50s Telecasters, famously heard on Led Zeppelin’s first album and immortalized in Jimmy Page’s legendary “Stairway to Heaven” solo. These pickups offer more low-end girth and smoother highs than earlier Blackguard designs, while retaining that unmistakable Tele edge and bite.
Perfect for players who want a Tele with more muscle and warmth, but without sacrificing the clarity and cut that made the Telecaster iconic.
Built with Authentic Materials & Techniques
Every detail of the Timeless '59 Set is true to its era, from the hand-bevelled, staggered Alnico 5 polepieces to the Plain Enamel coil wire used to wind the coils. The flatwork is hand-sanded and lacquer-insulated, ensuring authentic aesthetics and construction, along with the dynamic response and touch sensitivity that only hand-wound pickups can provide.
Fatter Voice with Vintage Bite
The bridge pickup delivers the perfect blend of warmth and bite — thicker and more robust than earlier Tele pickups, but still capable of delivering the cut and twang you need. The neck pickup balances warmth and clarity, offering a smooth, rounded voice ideal for clean chords, soulful leads, or classic blues licks.
Together, the set offers versatile tones that shine in everything from rock and blues to roots and Americana, all while capturing the organic magic of a great late-‘50s Tele.
Key Features
- Recreation of late-‘50s Tele pickups, as heard on Led Zeppelin I
- Hand-bevelled, staggered Alnico 5 polepieces for balanced output and vintage string response
- Plain Enamel coil wire for era-correct tone and harmonic complexity
- Lacquer-insulated, hand-sanded flatwork for period-correct construction
- Hand-wound scatter coils for enhanced dynamics, touch sensitivity, and vintage airiness
- Vintage-correct cloth push-back lead wires
- Aged or unaged options to match your guitar’s aesthetic
Tonal Profile
- Lows: Fuller and warmer than earlier Tele pickups
- Mids: Thick and rich, with natural presence
- Highs: Clear and biting, with a softened top-end edge
- Overall: Warm, fat, and dynamic, perfect for blues, rock, and classic Tele snap — with just a touch of extra attitude.
Specifications
- Bridge Pickup: ~6.8k DC Resistance
- Neck Pickup: ~7k DC Resistance
- Magnets: Hand-bevelled, staggered Alnico 5
- Wire: 42 AWG Plain Enamel
- Flatwork: Lacquered and hand-sanded Forbon
- Lead Wires: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
- Potting: Light Wax
The Warmth and Bite of Late-‘50s Tele Magic
Whether you’re chasing the raw power and warmth of early Zeppelin, the punch and clarity of late-‘50s Fender tone, or simply want a Tele with a little more muscle, the Eternal Timeless '59 Telecaster Pickup Set delivers. Vintage warmth meets legendary bite, all hand-wound with boutique precision.
