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SKU: GS20407
Great for any humbucker-equipped guitar, and Strat-style guitars with a single-single-hum or hum-single-hum configuration. We have also sold these to Tele players who like a humbucker in the neck. Fralin has devised a humbucker that looks normal but sounds brighter on the wound strings than two single coil Pups side by side.
Fralin Unbuckers have their two coils wound with different amounts of wire. While a typical 8K humbucker would have each coil wound to 4K, an 8K Unbucker would have a 3K coil and a 5K coil. This makes the pickup brighter. A typical 8K humbucker would have one of its 4K coils combined with the single coil, typically closer to 6K. There is somewhat of a mismatch between the two pickups, with the 4K humbucker coil being thinner sounding than the 6K single coil. If an 8K Unbucker is used instead of an 8K humbucker, the Unbucker would have its 5K coil combined with the 6K middle pickup. This is a much better match, and more closely approximates the sound of two single coils combined.
The second benefit of the Unbucker is that some people think they sound better when used as a humbucker (when both coils are on in series). Lindy is in this group. He says that his personal PRS McCarty never sounded so good as when he replaced the stock humbuckers with a pair of his Unbuckers. He thinks that the mismatch between the coils yields a more complex humbucking tone than two matched coils provides. So the Unbucker is not just for use in a Fender-style guitar where a humbucker is being used in conjunction with a single coil, they are also a great upgrade for any guitar that uses humbuckers.
Downside: the hum-canceling is slightly compromised. While an Unbucker is still hum-canceling to a large extent, it is a little noisier than conventional humbuckers.
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Gibson pole spacing - black, zebra, nickel, gold
Fender pole spacing - black, white more information »
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SKU: GS16758
Sounds clear and full with tons of tone. This bridge pickup is built similiar to the Artist Bass with extra turns for warmth. Blues, rock, and jazz. 3 wire conductor for use in 5 way rotary or 3 way with push pull coil tap. with zebra bobbins and gold pole pieces
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SKU: GS10605
Lindy Fralin Real '54s Pickups Set For Stratocaster! Set of three pickups (one bridge, one middle, one neck) brand new in the original factory box! The best recreation of the original Stratocaster sound. Features of the Lindy Fralin Real '54s Pickups Set include Formvar magnet wire, '54 style staggered Alnico magnets, black fibreboard coil forms, wax potting for reduced microphonics, white pickup covers, cloth covered output leads and TWO sets of mounting hardware (one round head set for those American Standards, one oval head set for vintage pickguards). This set has an RW/RP (reverse wound, reverse polarity) middle pickup for hum cancellation in the 'out of phase' positions with a five-way pickup selector switch. BONUS! ONE FREE ANGELA COPPER FOIL PAPER IN OIL .047 TONE CAPACITOR! THE BEST YOU CAN BUY! Free prompt Insured shipping in the continental USA. Our charge for Insured Air Express shippping anywhere outside of the USA is $29. We accept payment by VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX and PAYPAL. Orders can be e-mailed to steve@angela.com, faxed to (301) 725-8823 or phoned to our shop during the business week at (301) 725-0451. Fralin offers a one year limited warranty. All sales final. Check out Angela Instruments website www.angela.com, Angela Instruments E-Bay store and Angela Instruments E-Bay auctions for more great Lindy Fralin Pickups, Genuine Fender guitar parts, Genuine Fender amplifier parts,, TONS of killer N.O.S. tubes, transformers for tube amps and a whole lot more! Shipping worldwide since 1977. more information »
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SKU: GS16761
Sounds clear and full with tons of tone. This bridge pickup is built similiar to the Artist Bass with extra turns for warmth. Blues, rock, and jazz. 3 wire conductor for use in 5 way rotary or 3 way with push pull coil tap. with zebra bobbins
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SKU: GS20411
Great for any humbucker-equipped guitar, and Strat-style guitars with a single-single-hum or hum-single-hum configuration. We have also sold these to Tele players who like a humbucker in the neck. Fralin has devised a humbucker that looks normal but sounds brighter on the wound strings than two single coil Pups side by side.
Fralin Unbuckers have their two coils wound with different amounts of wire. While a typical 8K humbucker would have each coil wound to 4K, an 8K Unbucker would have a 3K coil and a 5K coil. This makes the pickup brighter. A typical 8K humbucker would have one of its 4K coils combined with the single coil, typically closer to 6K. There is somewhat of a mismatch between the two pickups, with the 4K humbucker coil being thinner sounding than the 6K single coil. If an 8K Unbucker is used instead of an 8K humbucker, the Unbucker would have its 5K coil combined with the 6K middle pickup. This is a much better match, and more closely approximates the sound of two single coils combined.
The second benefit of the Unbucker is that some people think they sound better when used as a humbucker (when both coils are on in series). Lindy is in this group. He says that his personal PRS McCarty never sounded so good as when he replaced the stock humbuckers with a pair of his Unbuckers. He thinks that the mismatch between the coils yields a more complex humbucking tone than two matched coils provides. So the Unbucker is not just for use in a Fender-style guitar where a humbucker is being used in conjunction with a single coil, they are also a great upgrade for any guitar that uses humbuckers.
Downside: the hum-canceling is slightly compromised. While an Unbucker is still hum-canceling to a large extent, it is a little noisier than conventional humbuckers.
Available models:
Gibson pole spacing - black, zebra, nickel, gold
Fender pole spacing - black, white more information »
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SKU: GS9486
This pickup is modeled after a early PAF(no decal)Humbucker that we had in the shop . This model is very warm and smooth sounding , while keeping an articulate and defined edge. This pickup is wonderful in adding warm organic tones to a guitar that is a little too bright. By using the Custom made formvar wire this pickup has enhanced Mid's and Upper Low's . The pickup is available with either a ALNICO 3 or a ALNICO 5 magnet. I like the 3 in the neck position and the 5 in the lead position. The magnets are the correct size for old Humbuckers.This pickup is Ideal for use in a single,single,humbucker assembly. The Character of this Humbucker with the formvar wire Matches the Flavor of my 60's Strat® Replacement pickups perfectly. Alnico 3 or Alnico 5 with nickel covers new or aged. 7~8K (other ohm outputs are available as custom orders) more information »
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SKU: GS36209
Jazz Plus-TRJ1 Versatility at your fingertips Designed for maximum tonal versatility, the Jazz-Plus is the perfect passive pickup for your Jazz-Bass. Roll-off the tone and hit the bridge pickup for fat "Jaco" inspired tones, or open up all controls and find enough punch, harmonics and clarity for some serious slap-work. The aged magnets in the neck position allow for plectrum work that retains detail and a crisp attack. Features: • Magnets: Alnico V • DC Resistance: 7.9k (neck), 8.3k (bridge) more information »
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SKU: GS16727
SA/SA/81 Back in the early 80's the idea to add a humbucking pickup to a Stratocaster* caught fire. In response to that demand we released two pre-wired combination systems, the SA/SA/81 and the SA/SA/85. Since then we've added just about every conceivable combination you can think of, and they're all available factory pre-wired. Once you've decided on the system you want, it can either be fully or partially assembled depending on how your guitar is setup. Since all EMG's use the Quik-Connect system you can change your system at any time without any soldering.
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SKU: GS20476
Originally only available as a built-in system on Suhr's Classic guitars, Suhr's new BPSSC (BackPlate Silent Single Coil) system is a revolutionary approach to hum-canceling for Stratocasters. Rather than using a reverse-wound reverse-polarity (RWRP) middle pickup that only yields hum-canceling in positions 2 and 4, the BPSSC utilizes an unconventional backplate that replaces your existing one. This backplate, used in conjunction with three single-coils wound with the same polarity (no RWRP middle) yields hum-canceling in all five switch positions with no negative tonal consequences. The circuit is passive, there are no batteries. The tiny circuit board (postage stamp size) goes inside the control cavity with the rest of the electronics, the backplate is screwed on, a couple of connections are made, and you're done. Easy as pie!
The BPSSC System eliminates the noise while completely retaining the sonic character of true single-coil pickups, while retaining the sparkle, chime, and the low-end response that you've come to love in single-coil pickups. Easy to install and no additional modifications to your guitar needed. Remove the current backplate on your guitar, solder the wires coming out of the BPSSC to the electronics in your guitar following the included instructions, screw the BPSSC on the back of your guitar, and you're ready for great, true single-coil tone without the noise!
Acme's Experience
We were skeptical of this system, it seemed a little too good to be true. Manufacturers have been chasing the idea of "single-coil tone, no hum" for a while now, and we have always felt there was a tonal compromise involved. But having installed this system and played with it, at stage volumes, and with four experienced players listening intently, we have to tell you that we're completely convinced. It's an awesome system!
Available in 3-ply white, 1-ply parchment, and 1-ply black (tortoise has been discontinued). Make your selection at checkout!
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SKU: GS20375
This set is a "Vintage Hot" wind on beveled Alnico 3 magnets. The weaker Alnico 3 provides for a slightly clearer, brighter tone. We stock this set with or without a baseplate on the bridge pickup, or with a Steel-Pole 43 bridge pickup. We also offer the set with a hybrid stagger rather than the vintage stagger.
The baseplate (also called a bassplate) is a steel plate that is attached to the bottom of the bridge pickup, then wax potted to eliminate any chance of microphonic feedback. Its purpose is to fatten up the pickup a little by inserting a ferrous metal plate into the pickup's magnetic field; it's a good choice for those people who find a stock bridge pickup to be a little too bright. This option adds $10. The Steel Pole 43 bridge pickup is Lindy's hottest single-coil pickup for Strats. It is built just like a Gibson P-90, and actually equals a P-90 in output. That said, it won't make your Strat sound like a Les Paul Jr, but it will certainly add some mids and hit your preamp harder than a stock Strat pickup. It works perfectly when combined with other Fralin Strat pickups in terms of hum-canceling, so you don't have to compromise functionality to enjoy its benefits. It is a great upgrade if fat bridge tone is your thing! This is a no-cost option.
If you're putting these pickups in a guitar with a fretboard radius of 10" or flatter, you may want to consider Fralin's hybrid stagger. Fender's original stagger pattern was devised at a time when all Fenders had a 7.25" radius. There are still plenty of guitars out there with a 7.25" radius, so pickups with the conventional stagger are still the norm. However, guitars with a 10" or flatter radius will probably benefit from the flatter hybrid-stagger.
Regarding Pickup Covers: We order Fralins with white covers. If you want other colors we have Fender covers available, and we have knobs to match them. (Choose at checkout, some options carry an upcharge). more information »
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