This Loaded Stratocaster SSS pickguard features Alnico 5, hand-wound vintage, 50s vibe pickups wound and assembled entirely by me. It’s a drop-in replacement for most modern Strats. Just solder the output jack and you’re ready to play. I hand-wind every coil myself in small batches, chasing that clean, airy, bell-like Strat tone I’ve always loved. I gig with the same pickups I sell and I’m constantly tinkering with Strats. This is not a kit full of cheap parts, it’s a lovingly built piece of gear made in short runs, one at a time. You’ll hear the difference: classic Strat chime, great definition, and touch-sensitive response. Wiring follows vintage Fender spec. Great for rhythm and lead if you like to use all your pickups. If you want a different colour or spec, check my other listings or send me a message. I often have variations available. Actually, they’re all slightly different as I can’t be as consistent as a machine. That’s a good thing. Steep DCR gradient: approx. 7.1k? Bridge, 6.4k? Middle, 6.0k? Neck. Elektrisola 42 AWG wire. Alnico 5 rod magnets. RWRP middle for hum-cancelling in 2 & 4. Dish back CTS pots. Genuine Fender 5-way switch. Pickguard still has protective film. Note: Black/white pickguard colours can be hard to photograph. These are as accurate as I can make them.