The Eternal Timeless '52 Pickup Set pays tribute to the legendary Blackguard-era Telecasters — the guitars that defined the sound of early rock ‘n’ roll, country, and blues. Carefully crafted to recreate the open, percussive tones and beautifully balanced response of the earliest Tele pickups, this set offers the tight low end, clear mids, and sweet, singing highs that made the 1952 Telecaster a legend.
True to the Originals — Built with Vintage Precision
Every detail has been faithfully recreated, from the non-staggered Alnico 3 polepieces to the lacquer-insulated and hand-sanded flatwork, capturing both the authentic look and the dynamic, touch-sensitive feel of the originals.
Wound by hand with Plain Enamel coil wire, these pickups deliver the woody, clear twang you expect from a great ‘52, with tight, responsive bass that never gets flabby and beautifully crisp, articulate highs that shimmer without harshness.
The Sound That Built Rock ‘n’ Roll
The bridge pickup offers the iconic snap and twang that made early Telecasters famous, with just the right amount of midrange bite to cut through the mix. The neck pickup is warm, clear, and incredibly expressive, delivering the perfect balance of rounded lows and sweet, singing highs for both rhythm work and lead lines.
Key Features
- Homage to the iconic 1952 Blackguard Tele pickups
- Hand-wound with Plain Enamel coil wire for vintage tone and feel
- Non-staggered Alnico 5 polepieces for period-correct string balance
- Hand-sanded and lacquer-insulated flatwork for historical accuracy
- Beautifully percussive attack with a tight, focused bass response
- Sweet, singing highs without excessive brightness
- Vintage-correct cloth push-back lead wires
- Available aged or unaged to suit your guitar’s style
Tonal Profile
- Lows: Tight and focused
- Mids: Clear and dynamic, with natural woodiness
- Highs: Crisp, singing, and slightly sweet
- Overall: Bright, percussive, and touch-sensitive, perfect for everything from classic country snap to rootsy rock ‘n’ roll grit.
Specifications
- Bridge Pickup: ~6.3k DC Resistance
- Neck Pickup: ~7k DC Resistance
- Magnets: Non-Staggered Alnico 5
- Wire: Plain Enamel 42 AWG Bridge and 43 AWG Neck
- Flatwork: Lacquered and Hand-Sanded Forbon
- Lead Wires: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
- Potting: Light Wax
The True Voice of the Blackguard Era
The Eternal Timeless '52 Telecaster Pickup Set offers a faithful recreation of the tone, response, and feel that made the early ‘50s Telecaster one of the most influential electric guitars in history.
Whether you’re restoring a vintage Blackguard or simply want to infuse your Tele with the sound of rock’s earliest days, this set delivers the snap, twang, and sweet clarity that defines the era.
