Fender Custom Shop '55/'56 Whiteguard Telecaster Pickups Set of 2

Capturing the legendary sound that defined an era, the Fender® Custom Shop '55–'56 Telecaster® pickups are meticulously crafted 1:1 recreations of the original Whiteguard-era electronics. These authentic reproductions feature the same grunt and snarl that made those vintage instruments so coveted, utilising hand-beveled, staggered alnico 5 magnets in the bridge position for enhanced focus and dynamics.

The neck pickup employs alnico 3 magnets to produce sweet midrange tones with tight bass response, whilst the bridge pickup's staggered magnet configuration creates superior string-to-string articulation and balanced output across all six strings. This thoughtful design, combined with the higher output alnico 5 magnets, produces the characteristic high-end twang and fast attack that became synonymous with the Telecaster sound during this pivotal period.

Built using traditional construction methods, these pickups feature enamel-coated magnet wire for warm vintage-style tones, wax potting for reduced microphonics, and authentic cloth wire with fibre bobbins. From chicken pickin' country licks to raw rock riffs, these pickups provide the genuine vintage Tele® tone that launched countless hits and continues to inspire musicians today.

Features:

• Beveled alnico 5 magnets in bridge for enhanced focus and dynamics
• Alnico 3 magnets in neck for sweet midrange and tight bass
• Staggered pole pieces for balanced output
• Enamel-coated magnet wire for warm vintage-style tones
• Wax potted construction
• Cloth wire and fibre bobbin
• Installation hardware included