The Timeless '62 pickup set is our tribute to one of the Stratocaster’s most expressive years — reimagined with Alnico 4 magnets and a custom, hand-guided wind for a uniquely balanced voice that blends vintage character with enhanced musicality.
Originally developed for players seeking a smoother, more harmonically rich alternative to the brighter ’59 voicing, the Timeless ’62 delivers sweet glassy highs, articulate midrange, and rounded lows with exceptional dynamic response. Perfect for expressive lead work, soulful blues, or chimey rhythm tones with a touch of bite — these are Strat pickups that breathe.
Why Alnico 4?
Sitting tonally between Alnico 2 and 5, Alnico 4 offers sweeter mids, softer highs, and a slightly compressed feel that gives your notes a vocal-like quality. Paired with our scatter-wound coil pattern and traditional black bottom flatwork, this results in a set that’s vintage at heart but uniquely responsive to touch.
Key Features:
- Alnico 4 Hand-sanded Magnets – Smoother mids and highs with a more balanced response
- Custom Scatter Winding – A proprietary wind pattern for enhanced presence and complexity
- Heavy Formvar Coil Wire – Classic warmth and chime, true to early-‘60s Strat DNA
- Nitrocellulose-Lacquered, Hand-Sanded Bobbins – Correct materials for period-authentic tone and build
- Vintage-Style Black Wax Potting – Minimal damping for that desirable microphonic bloom
- Vintage Cloth Push-Back Leads – Authentic feel and ease of installation
- Non-RW/RP Middle Pickup – Just like Leo intended: pure, open tone in every position
- Aged or Unaged Options – Choose the look that suits your style
Tonal Profile:
- Lows: Rounded and full without flub
- Mids: Smooth, slightly forward, with a vocal quality
- Highs: Sweet and glassy, with controlled sparkle
- Overall: Balanced, touch-sensitive, and expressive — a Strat set that sings, snarls, and swoons depending on your hands.
Specifications:
- DC Resistance: 6.0kΩ ~ 6.2kΩ
- Magnets: Hand-sanded Alnico 4
- Wire: 42 AWG Heavy Formvar
- Flatwork: Black bottom Forbon
- Potting: Black Wax
- Lead Wires: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
- Polarity: All pickups wound the same direction, non-RW/RP
The Eternal Timeless '62
Whether you’re chasing early-’60s Strat tones or looking for a refined, dynamic voice that cuts through the mix with warmth, clarity, and soul, the Timeless ’62 is your next go-to.
Built by hand. Voiced by experience. Every note tells a story.
