The Eternal Timeless "Broadcaster" Pickup Set takes you back to the very dawn of the Telecaster’s history, when Fender’s revolutionary solid-body guitar was still known as the Broadcaster. Long before the modern twang machine was fully defined, these early pickups delivered a thicker, warmer voice, with a bold midrange and a snub-nosed top end that was smoother and less brittle than the sharper-voiced later Tele pickups.
Designed to capture the original 1951 Broadcaster tone, this set offers beefy singlecoil punch with just enough bite to cut through, but with a richer, more rounded character reminiscent of early P90s — perfect for players who want more girth and grit from their Tele without sacrificing clarity or response.
Authentic Construction — True to 1951
We’ve faithfully recreated the early Broadcaster pickup design, using the correct flat pole Alnico 3 magnets, hand-wound scatter coils, and vintage-correct Forbon flatwork. The bridge pickup features a thicker wind than later Tele units, bringing out more midrange push and a slightly compressed attack. The neck pickup is equally full-bodied, offering sweet, smoky warmth without losing clarity.
Together, they deliver a balanced, muscular tone that’s equally at home with clean country rhythms, gritty blues solos, and roots rock drive — all with the organic, dynamic response you expect from a truly hand-wound set.
Key Features
- Recreates the original 1951 Broadcaster pickups
- Thicker, warmer voice than later Tele pickups
- Flat pole Alnico 3 magnets for vintage-accurate string balance
- Scatter-wound by hand for authentic tone and enhanced dynamics
- Forbon flatwork for period-correct construction
- Laquer insulated poles and flatwork
- Vintage-correct cloth push-back lead wires
- Black string wrap to protect the coil
- Aged or unaged options to match your guitar’s aesthetic
- Balanced for rich midrange punch and smooth top-end clarity
Tonal Profile
- Lows: Thick and warm, with vintage body
- Mids: Full and bold, adding depth and presence
- Highs: Rounded and sweet, with snub-nosed bite rather than sharp twang
- Overall: Fat, rich, and balanced — perfect for players looking for more muscle and warmth from their Tele, without losing the dynamic response and note separation the design is famous for.
Specifications
- Bridge Pickup: ~10k DC Resistance
- Neck Pickup: ~8k DC Resistance
- Magnets: Flat Pole Alnico 3
- Wire: Plain Enamel 43 AWG
- Flatwork: Forbon
- Lead Wires: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
- Potting: Black Wax
- Steel baseplate
The Birth of the Tele — Reborn for Today’s Players
If you want your Telecaster to sound closer to its earliest roots, with a warmer, fatter voice that still delivers classic Fender clarity, the Eternal Timeless Broadcaster Pickup Set is the perfect upgrade. Whether you’re building a Nocaster tribute or just want to inject some early ‘50s mojo into your favourite Tele, this set captures the sound that started it all.
