The Eternal Timeless '63 Telecaster Pickup Set brings to life the bright, clear, and beautifully balanced tones of the early-‘60s pre-CBS Telecasters — a golden era where chime met warmth and Telecasters became as comfortable in pop and soul as they were in country and blues.
With era-correct materials, period-accurate construction, and hand-wound care, this set delivers crisp, articulate highs, a subtle but punchy midrange, and a tight, musical bass response. Whether you need bright rhythm cuts, percussive lead lines, or singing, dynamic solos, the Timeless '63 Set handles it all with effortless style.
Authentic Construction & Attention to Detail
True to early-‘60s Fender design, the Timeless '63 Set uses:
- Height-staggered, non-bevelled Alnico 5 polepieces
- Hand-sanded, lacquer-insulated Forbon flatwork
- Plain Enamel-coated wire, carefully scatter-wound for natural air and harmonic richness.
The neck pickup, wound with 43 AWG wire, offers a percussive, woody voice, while the bridge pickup, wound with 42 AWG wire, provides the perfect balance of sweet warmth and shimmering clarity — capturing the iconic sound of a pre-CBS Tele at its peak.
Balanced, Expressive & Incredibly Versatile
From crisp country twang to soulful rhythm work and smooth, responsive lead tones, this set covers the full early-‘60s tonal spectrum. The neck pickup offers warm, round tones with just the right amount of percussive snap, while the bridge pickup sings with clarity and bite, always retaining that essential Tele sparkle.
Together, they form a set that’s equally at home with clean, spanky rhythm work or gritty, edge-of-breakup overdrive — all with touch-sensitive dynamic range.
Key Features
- Authentic recreation of early-‘60s pre-CBS Telecaster pickups
- Height-staggered, non-bevelled Alnico 5 polepieces for vintage-correct string balance
- Plain Enamel wire, wound by hand for authentic tone and response
- Neck pickup wound with 43 AWG for percussive, woody clarity
- Bridge pickup wound with 42 AWG for sweet warmth with defined treble
- Scatter-wound for natural air and harmonic complexity
- Lacquer-insulated, hand-sanded flatwork for period-correct construction
- Vintage-correct cloth push-back lead wires
- Available aged or unaged to suit your guitar
Tonal Profile
- Lows: Tight and clear, with a natural, musical bloom
- Mids: Subtly punchy, with warm, organic resonance
- Highs: Clear, chimey, and crisp without harshness
- Overall: Bright and dynamic, with the perfect blend of sweetness, punch, and definition — ideal for everything from pop and country to blues, rock, and soul.
Specifications
- Bridge Pickup: ~7.2k DC Resistance
- Neck Pickup: ~7k DC Resistance
- Magnets: Height-staggered, non-bevelled Alnico 5
- Wire:
- Neck: 43 AWG Plain Enamel
- Bridge: 42 AWG Plain Enamel
- Flatwork: Lacquered and hand-sanded Forbon
- Lead Wires: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
- Potting: Light Wax
Pre-CBS Magic, Reborn
The Eternal Timeless '63 Telecaster Pickup Set recreates the sweet, balanced, and endlessly versatile voice of early-‘60s Teles. Whether you’re searching for the ultimate clean tone, the perfect edge-of-breakup growl, or a responsive pickup set that brings out every nuance of your playing, these pickups deliver — with all the character and charm of the originals, lovingly hand-crafted for today’s players.