The Eternal Timeless “Broadcaster” T-Style Pickup Set takes inspiration from the very dawn of the Telecaster® story. Drawing from the earliest pickups used in Fender’s first solid-body electric guitars of the early 1950s - instruments often referred to by collectors as “Broadcaster” models - this set captures the thicker, warmer voice that defined the birth of the electric solid-body guitar.
Before the familiar razor-sharp Tele twang became the standard, these early pickups produced a thicker, warmer voice with bold midrange character and a smoother, slightly rounded top end. The result was a tone that retained clarity and bite, but with a richer, fuller body than many later examples.
Inspired by those earliest electric guitar pickups of the early 1950s, this set delivers beefy single-coil punch with just enough bite to cut through a mix, combined with a fuller, more muscular character reminiscent of early P90 designs.
For players who want extra girth and grit from their Telecaster®-style guitar without sacrificing clarity or responsiveness, the Timeless Broadcaster set offers the perfect balance.
Vintage-Inspired Construction
The Timeless Broadcaster set draws heavily from early 1950s pickup construction techniques.
The bridge pickup uses flat-pole Alnico 3 magnets with a thicker wind than many later Telecaster® bridge pickups, producing stronger mids and a slightly compressed attack that enhances sustain and punch.
The neck pickup features Alnico 5 magnets, delivering a warm, smoky voice with excellent clarity and articulation.
Each pickup is scatter-wound by hand using traditional materials including Forbon flatwork, lacquer-insulated poles and vintage-style cloth push-back lead wires.
Together they create a balanced, muscular voice that works equally well for clean country rhythms, gritty blues leads and roots-rock drive.
Key Features
Inspired by early 1950s Broadcaster pickups
Captures the thicker, warmer voice of the earliest Fender® electric guitars.
Flat-Pole Alnico 3 Bridge Magnets
Classic early-’50s magnet configuration for bold mids and smooth highs.
Alnico 5 Neck Pickup
Full, warm tone with excellent clarity.
Hand Scatter-Wound Coils
Each pickup individually wound for harmonic richness and dynamic response.
Forbon Flatwork Construction
Traditional materials associated with early single-coil designs.
Lacquer-Insulated Poles and Flatwork
Period-inspired construction methods.
Steel Bridge Baseplate
Adds low-end authority and midrange punch.
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 warm with vintage body.
Mids
Full and bold, adding depth and presence.
Highs
Rounded and sweet with a snub-nosed bite rather than sharp twang.
Overall
Fat, rich and balanced, ideal for players looking for extra warmth and muscle from their Telecaster®-style guitar without losing clarity or dynamic response.
Specifications:
Bridge Pickup: ~10kΩ DC Resistance
Neck Pickup: ~8kΩ DC Resistance
Magnets: Flat-Pole Alnico 3 (Bridge) Alnico 5 (Neck)
Wire: 43 AWG Plain Enamel
Flatwork: Forbon
Potting: Black Wax
Coil protection: Black String wrap
Lead Wires: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
Baseplate: Nickel-plated Steel
The Spirit of the Broadcaster
The Eternal Timeless “Broadcaster” T-Style Pickup Set captures the character of the earliest Fender® solid-body electric guitar pickups, delivering a warmer, thicker voice while retaining the clarity and articulation that made the design legendary.
Whether you're building a vintage-inspired instrument or simply looking to add early-’50s character to your Telecaster®-style guitar, the Timeless Broadcaster set brings that foundational electric guitar tone back to life.
Fender® model names are used only to describe pickup compatibility. Eternal Guitars is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
