Product information "Amber Pickup SET: Spirit of 59"
As the name suggests, the Spirit of 59 embodies the spirit of the mystical end-50s humbuckers.
Many analyses and repairs of old originals resulted in the concept for this pickup, which is a possible interpretation of this legend.
The Spirit has an incredibly fast response and a "smacky" attack. Many components in the right dosage contribute to the unique sound of the Spirit of 59.
For example, the coils are scatter wound by hand and are NOT cast in wax.
The result is an extremely transparent and dynamic sound without unnecessary capacitive resistances, which otherwise tend to reduce treble and dynamics.
Another highlight of the Spirit of 59 is the use of an authentic AlNiCo IV magnet, which was so very sound-defining for the humbuckers of this period of time.
The AlNiCo IV magnet increases the definition (the sound seems more acoustic) and it boosts the low frequencies, giving the sound more fullness.
The neck pickup sounds powerful, extremely defined and clear. It has a DC resistance of approx. 7.2 kΩ. The bridge pickup is moderately overwound and is about 8.4 kΩ.
Both pickups are wound with the historically correct #42 plain enamel wire.
If you want to be able to split the pickup or install it phase-inverted, please order the 4-conductor option.
Pickup Type: Guitar Pickups
Pickup Magnet: Alnico 4