The Timeless ’62 S-Type 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 single coils that breathe.
Why Alnico 4?
Sitting tonally between Alnico 2 and Alnico 5, Alnico 4 offers sweeter mids, softer highs and a slightly compressed feel that gives notes a vocal-like quality. Paired with our scatter-wound coil pattern and traditional black-bottom flatwork, the result is a set that is vintage at heart yet uniquely responsive to touch.
Inspired by the tonal character associated with early-1960s Stratocaster® pickups, the Timeless ’62 offers warmth, clarity and exceptional musical balance.
Key Features
Hand-Sanded Alnico 4 Magnets
Smoother mids and highs with a beautifully balanced response.
Custom Scatter Winding
A proprietary hand-guided wind pattern enhancing harmonic richness and presence.
Heavy Formvar Coil Wire
Classic warmth and chime associated with early-1960s Stratocaster® tones.
Nitrocellulose-Lacquered, Hand-Sanded Bobbins
Period-correct materials for authentic construction and tonal character.
Vintage-Style Black Wax Potting
Minimal damping preserves the lively, slightly microphonic bloom found in great vintage pickups.
Vintage Cloth Push-Back Leads
Traditional wiring with easy installation.
Non-RW/RP Middle Pickup
Vintage-inspired configuration retaining open, expressive tone across all positions.
Aged or Unaged Options
Choose a pristine appearance or subtle vintage patina.
Tonal Profile
Lows
Rounded and full without flub.
Mids
Smooth and slightly forward with a vocal character.
Highs
Sweet and glassy with controlled sparkle.
Overall
Balanced, touch-sensitive and expressive — delivering the dynamic response and musicality players associate with early-’60s Stratocaster® instruments.
Specifications
DC Resistance
6.0kΩ
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 in the same direction (no RW/RP)
The Eternal Timeless ’62
Whether you’re chasing the expressive character of early-’60s Stratocaster® tones or simply looking for a refined, dynamic voice that cuts through the mix with warmth and clarity, the Timeless ’62 delivers exceptional musical balance and responsiveness.
Built by hand. Voiced by experience. Every note tells a story.
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.
