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Vintage Stratocaster Pickup Reproductions - Where It All Begins


In-House Laser Cutting Of All Of Our Flatwork

Klein Pickups In House Laser Cutting

We offer a full range of Stratocaster pickups from vintage, to modern over wound guitar tones, to Jazz & Blues.  Try our Scooped Mid Range Pickup Set to get the clean blues tone.  Browse our Stratocaster Pickups for your Guitar Below.



Current Wind Time Is Running At Approx 3-5 Days if not in stock.  All pickups are handwound.

Stratocaster 5-Way Wiring DiagramStratocaster Wiring DiagramStratocaster 5-Way Wiring DiagramStratocaster Tapped Wiring Diagram

Input Jack Installation


   1955 Epic Series Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: 1955 EPIC SERIES Stratocaster Pickup Set Authentic in Every Way,  These Pickups Need To Be In Every 50s Strat, This Is What A 50s Strat Sounds Like

Klein Pickups Epic Series

This set is made to replicate exact fender 1955 pickups, in look, tone, and feel.  This was taken from a set of 1955 pickups that were in shop for a rewind.   Exact magnet strength of each pole piece, precise measurements, and the exact stagger is used in it's construction.   Cast Alnico 5 magnets, gaussed individually to exact 1955 measurements, taken from an Original 1955 Stratocaster Set.  Wound with the exact same scatter wound pattern that all of Leo's earliest winders used.  Once the pickup is wound we lightly wax pot them to avoid microphonic feedback.

Output:  Neck 5.5k, Middle 5.6k, Bridge 5.6k

SOUND CLIP 1  (Super Reverb) All 5 Positions (Neck to Bridge)

Round 2 On The Clips (All On Princeton Reverb)
Sound Clip 2
Sound Clip 3 Super Reverb
Sound Clip 4
Sound Clip 5 Super Reverb
Sound Clip 6
Sound Clip 7
Sound Clip 8
Sound Clip 9

By Derek Neece
Base SKU: KP-1048
   1956 Epic Series Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: 1956 EPIC SERIES Stratocaster Pickup Set Authentic in Every Way,  These Pickups Need To Be In Every 50s Strat, This Is What A 50s Strat Sounds Like

Klein Pickups Epic Series

Here we have another release from our Epic Series "Authentic" line.  This set is made to replicate exact fender 1956 pickups, in look, tone, and feel.  This was taken from a set of 1956 pickups that were in our shop for us to examine.   Exact magnet strength of each pole piece, precise measurements, and the exact stagger is used in it's construction.   Cast Alnico 5 magnets, each holds the same magnetic charge as taken from the Original 1956 set.  Wound with the exact same scatter wound pattern that all of Leo's earliest winders used.  Once the pickup is wound we lightly wax pot them to avoid microphonic feedback.


Output:  Neck 5.8k, Middle 5.9k, Bridge 5.7k

Sound Clips
Neck
Neck 2
Neck 3
Neck 4
Neck Middle
Neck Middle 2
Middle
Bridge
Bridge 2

Amp:  Princeton Reverb

By Derek Neece
Base SKU: KP-1039
   1957 Epic Series Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: 1957 EPIC SERIES Stratocaster Pickup Set Authentic in Every Way, A Classic Year For So Many Famous Players.  We Have Recreated The Tone!



Here we have another release from our Epic Series "Authentic" line.  This set is made to replicate exact fender 1957 pickups, in look, tone, and feel.  This was taken from a set of 1957 pickups that had the sweetest and fattest tone to date.  Exact magnet strength of each pole piece, precise measurements, and the exact stagger is used in it's construction.   Cast Alnico 5 magnets, each holds the same magnetic charge as taken from the 1957 set.  Wound with the exact same scatter wound pattern that all of Leo's earliest winders used, and of course, 42ga Heavy Formvar, 50's spec insulation.  Once the pickup is wound we lightly wax pot (FLASH POT) them to avoid microphonic feedback but still retain that natural tone.

Output:  Neck 5.7k, Middle 5.8k, Bridge 5.6k

Sound Clips
Sound Clip 1 Mid-Bridge
Sound Clip 2 Bridge

Sound Clip 3 Neck (take 1)
Sound Clip 4 Neck (take 2)
Sound Clip 5 Middle
Sound Clip 6 Middle
Sound Clip 7 Bridge
Sound Clip 8 Neck (Nutso)


Amp:   Category 5 Amp  (Allen)

Clips By Derron Blakely


Klein Pickups Epic Series 1957 Bottom

Base SKU: KP-1040
   1962 Epic Series Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: 1962 EPIC SERIES Stratocaster Pickup Set Authentic in Every Way,  These Pickups Are Early 60's and Provide A More Aggressive Tone.



Here we have another release from our Epic Series "Authentic" line.  This set is made to replicate exact fender 1962 pickups, in look, tone, and feel.  This was taken from a set of 1962 pickups that were in our shop for us to examine.   Exact magnet strength of each pole piece, precise measurements, and the exact stagger is used in it's construction.   Cast Alnico 5 magnets, each holds the same magnetic charge as taken from the Original 1962 set.  Wound with the exact same scatter wound pattern that all of Leo's earliest winders used.  Once the pickup is wound we lightly wax pot (FLASH POT) them to avoid microphonic feedback but still retain that natural tone.

Output:  Neck 6.4k, Middle 6.5k, Bridge 6.3k

Sound Clip 1
Sound Clip 2
Sound Clip 3
Sound Clip 4
Sound Clip 5

By Derron Blakely

Klein Pickups Epic Series 1962 Bottom Bobbin Labeled
Base SKU: KP-0673
   Jazzy Cat Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description:

Klein Pickups Jazzy Cat


Jazzy Cat Stratocaster Pickup Set
- "We use these in our Black Strat" Same Outputs, Same Inductance, Same Stagger.  Scooped Mid Range Tone. The closest that one can get to Euphoria in tone.  We have spent countless hours researching, to obtain all the information necessary to build a set of pickups that gets this Tone.  We went through several dozen test sets in the development, fine tuning each to get as close as possible.  We also had to order special magnets to stock for this set.  The neck has a very unique stagger while the middle & bridge have the same stagger, but it is as well is different from traditional vintage stagger.  These pickups are lower in output (not low output) providing that scooped mid range tone, very clean, while still full in the low end, provides that extreme crystal clean quack which is a signature characteristic to this set.  The set has Hand Beveled Magnets, wax potted, & RWRP.


Extensive testing was done on a Two Rock amp we have here at the shop and with just a touch of reverb from the amp it achieves tonal euphoria. 

These pickups also put your guitar in the tonal range so you can get some killer Hendrix and SRV tones.  This set also is great for playing some smokehouse blues, so don't think you will be limited in your tone for playing this set.

Specs:  Not Published, so please don't ask for them.

No one in the market today has pickups that achieve this tone.  We are proud to say that we are the First.

Jazzy Cat Clips
Sound Clip 1
Sound Clip 2
Sound Clip 3

Plexi w/Reverb
Neck
Bridge-Middle
Neck-Middle


Sound Clips Jazzy Cats
Sound Clip 1          Sound Clip 8
Sound Clip 2          Sound Clip 9
Sound Clip 3          Sound Clip 10
Sound Clip 4          Sound Clip 11
Sound Clip 5          Sound Clip 12
Sound Clip 6          Sound Clip 13
Sound Clip 7          Sound Clip 14

Sound Clip 15  (Overdrive, Bridge)



All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!

Klein Pickups Jazzy Cat Bottom Bobbin Image
Base SKU: KP-0751
   S-5 Scooped Mid Range Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description:
Klein Pickups S-5 Scooped Mid Range Bottom Bobbin Image

Looking for a Scooped Mids Stratocaster Tone? 

You need to look no further.

These are the best selling Scooped Mid Range Set On The Market.

This Stratocaster pickup set utilizes Alnico 5 magnets in a vintage staggered configuration, has a scooped mid range, and is scatter wound.  Comes hand wound with the more expensive 42ga Plain Enamel magnet wire and is RWRP in the middle position.   We have discovered the winding technique to achieve this scooped tone.  The set has lots of low end and trebles.   The pickup has a scooped mid range and gives an extremely glassy, clean, woody type tone, and a creamy compression.  Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.  Superb clean strat tone.  Very articulate quack in the out of phase positions.  

Output: Neck 5.8k, Middle 6.1k, Bridge 6.7k.


Sound Clips:
Clip 1
Clip 2

By Derron Blakely


All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0075
   S-5 Scooped Mid Range Loaded Pickguard (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: Looking for the Scooped Mids Stratocaster Tone in a Loaded Pickguard?

-White, Black, Cream, Parchment, Tortoise, & Mint.  Pearloids Special Order (+$20.00)

-3 or 5-Way Switch

-3 CTS 250k Pots

-Vintage Capacitor (.047 or .056uf) (others please upon request)

-Pickup Covers, Knobs, Switch Tip Included.  Mint Gets Cream Covers & Knobs & Tip

-Switchcraft Input Jack

-Vintage Pushback Cloth wire

-Other options:   +$24.00 Shielding, +$20.00 Pearloids, +$10.00 No Load or Blender Wiring, +$77.00 Authentic Fender 4-PLY Tortoise Pickguard.

* ADD ITEM TO SHOPPING CART THEN SPECIFY PICKGUARD COLOR CHOICE & 3 or 5-way SWITCH.

-We Only Ship Loaded Pickguards EMS To International Customers.  We Will Not Ship Them Any Other Way.

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0727
   S-7 Stratocaster Set (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description:
Klein Pickups S-7 Bottom Bobbin Image

S-7 Stratocaster Pickups.
  If you are chasing a late Fender 50's/early 60's tone this Stratocaster pickup set nails it. 

We began by reverse engineering a trio of pickups.  The neck and middle pickup is constructed with the larger diameter Vintage Staggered Alnico 3 magnets wrapped with 42ga Heavy Formvar magnet wire and scatter wound.  The bridge is stronger and utilizes Alnico 5 vintage staggered magnets.  This set is full, warm, and faithfully creates the vintage stratocaster pickups tone found in the 50's/60's.  Handwound, RWRP middle, wax potted, & vintage cloth lead wires. 
Output:  Neck 5.85k, Middle 5.95k, Bridge 6.85k

These pickups can be used with standard 250k or 375k CTS Pots, as well as some Bourne 300k pots.

Sound Clip 1
Sound Clip 2
Sound Clip 3
Sound Clip 4 

By Derron Blakely

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0707
   1959 Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description:
Klein Pickups 1959 Pickup Bottom Bobbin Imate

1959
Stratocaster Pickups:  The set ismodeled after the original specs of 1959 to recreate the Golden years the Heavy Formvar warm and woody pickup tones.  Vintage staggered Alnico 5 magnets with 42ga Heavy Formvar magnet wire bring out the traditional stratocaster tone.  The tone is full and round, provides a nice medium compression that is smooth and creamy.  Medium-Stratty.
  Lets not forget they are scatter wound with the same techniques that fender used in the 1950's.  Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics. Non-RWRP, RWRP is available at no additional cost.  Output Neck 5.9k, Middle 6.0k, Bridge 5.8k


Video Clips:
Clip 1

Sound Clips:

New Clip 1
New Clip 2
New Clip 3

New Clips Provided By David Deaton


Sound Clip 1
Sound Clip 2
Sound Clip 3
Sound Clip 4
Sound Clip 5


Sound clips provided by Port City Amps, Check them out!

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0726
   1969 Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description:
Klein Pickups 1969 Bottom Bobbin Image

1969 Stratocaster Pickups,
it was a year that will always be remembered.  This '69 set is wound to original Fender specs and comes with a gray bottom.  Alnico 5 magnets, uses the more expensive 42ga Plain Enamel magnet wire, and has all South up polarity, and are not calibrated to cancel hum keeping them original.  They recreate the woodstock tone with just enough crunch and drive for your amp.  Hum canceling and left hand available upon request.
Scatter wound.  Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.  Output Neck 5.75k, Middle 5.8k, Bridge 5.9k.

*Option:  Hendrix (Reverse) Stagger available at no additional cost.  Just request reverse stagger after pickups are in the shopping cart.

Sound Clip 1  Wind Cries Mary
Sound Clip 2  Red House

Recorded by Derron Blakely

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0025
   S-6 Low Output Stratocaster Pickup Set (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: S-6 Low Output Stratocaster Pickups.  This stratocaster pickup set is just that, low output.  The set has Vintage Staggered Alnico 5 magnets, wound with 42ga Poly magnet wire, scatter wound, black forbon flatwork, and vintage cloth lead wires.  The tone of this set is warm punchy low end, naturally it has a scooped mid range, and a crystal clear top end with out any ice pick.   If you are searching for a set of pickups that is by far lower than any others on the market today, this set is yours.  This set will allow you to crank up the amp with out the signal getting muddy.  By no means does this set lack any presence that traditional strat pickups bring.  Full, Bright, quacky, and spanky are just a few words to describe this set.  Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.

Output: Neck 5.0k, Middle 5.2k, Bridge 5.7k.

Sound Clip 1
Sound Clip 2
Sound Clip 3
Sounds clips created by Jerry "Boo" Massey.

*Caution Extremely Low Output Pickups, Crank Up Your AMP And Let The Tone Live!!

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0076
   S-8 Stratocaster Set (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description:
Klein Pickups S-8 Bottom Bobbin Image

S-8 Stratocaster Pickup Set:
The Tone of this stratocaster pickup set is modeled after the Fender Black Stratocaster, the one we have here at the shop.  

We began this set by reverse engineering another Trio of pickups.  We use this set in our Black Strat.  The neck is wound with 42ga Heavy Formvar magnet wire, vintage staggered Alnico 5 magnets, and scatter wound.  Middle is a special over wound late 60's pickup, Alnico 5 staggered & 42ga Plain Enamel magnet wire.  The bridge is an Alnico 2 staggered, poly over wound pickup and it is powerful. 
Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.
Output:  Neck 5.55k, Middle, 6.15k, Bridge 12.05k.

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0105
   1961 Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: 1961 Fender Spec Stratocaster Pickups, scatter wound with 42ga Heavy Formvar magnet wire, Alnico 5 Vintage staggered magnets, & black forbon.  Great sounding clean, nice & warm with a full crunchy distorted tone.  Touch sensitive you can feel the individual notes melt off the strings on these 61's.  This is a medium output set. Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.  Output: Neck 6.2k, Middle 6.3k, Bridge 6.1k.

Video Clip:
Clip 1


All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0212
   Stratocaster 1963-1961 Tapped Set (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: This Stratocaster Tapped Set has both 1963 and 1961 Fender Spec allowingplayers to switch between the 2 different sets with out any interruption. 
 
The first Tap is the 1963 spec.

1963 Pre-CBSset faithfully recreates the last year of full formvar productionbefore switching to enamel.  The set is modeled after the originalspecs of 1963 to recreate the last of the formvar warm and woodytones.  Vintage staggered Alnico 5 magnets with formvar magnet wirebring out the traditional stratocaster tone.  Full, round, and very pronounced. Stratty.  


The second Tap is the 1961 spec.

1961 Fender Spec Stratocaster Pickups,scatter wound with 42ga Heavy Formvar magnet wire, Alnico 5 Vintagestaggered magnets, & black forbon.  Great sounding clean, nice& warm with a full crunchy distorted tone.  Touch sensitive you canfeel the individual notes melt off the strings on these 61's.  This isa medium output set. Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.

Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.
This set is best utilized with a 3PDT on/on switch. 

Outputs:
Neck 5.6/6.1k
Middle 5.6/6.3k
Bridge 5.6/6.9k

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0728
   1963 Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: 1963 Pre-CBS Stratocaster Pickups:  faithfully recreates the last year of Fenders full Formvar production stratocaster pickups before switching to Plain Enamel.  The set is modeled after the original specs of 1963 to recreate the last of the Heavy Formvar warm and woody tones.  Vintage staggered Alnico 5 magnets with 42ga Heavy Formvar magnet wire bring out the traditional stratocaster tone.  Full, round, and very pronounced. Stratty.   Lets not forget they are scatter wound.  Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.  Output Neck 5.6k, Middle 5.7k, Bridge 5.7k.

VERY LARGE 10MB CLIPS

Sound Clips Here:

Neck
Neck/Middle
Middle
Middle/Bridge
Bridge


My Thanks to Rhinocaster from TGP for the Clips.

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0026
   1965 Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description:
Klein Pickups 1965 Bottom Bobbin  Image

1965 Fender Stratocaster Pickups
, constructed with era correct Grey Bottoms and Alnico 5 Vintage Staggered magnets.  The more expensive 42ga Plain Enamel m

 



     
agnet wire creates this pickup and provides it with a nice smooth medium crunch, perfect wood stock tone with plenty of punch and snap.  Sweet low end, clean presence, very articulate.  We wind this set with a highly figured scatter coil which adds to the emphasis of the sets presence and uniqueness found in the mid 60's.  This set is stratty with out the ice pick.  All scatter wound, Non-RWRP all South Polarity, Wax Potted to eliminate microphonics.  RWRP is Available upon request.
Output: Neck 6.2k, Middle 6.4k, Bridge 6.7k.

*Option:  Hendrix (Reverse) Stagger available at no additional cost.  Just request reverse stagger after pickups are in the shopping cart.

Sound Clips:

Neck Clean
Neck + Middle Clean
Middle Clean
Middle + Bridge Clean
Bridge Clean

Neck Clean Reverb
Neck + Middle Clean Reverb
Middle Clean Reverb
Middle + Bridge Clean Reverb
Bridge Clean Reverb

Neck Dirty
Neck + Middle Dirty
Middle Dirty
Middle + Bridge Dirty
Bridge Dirty


All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0215
   1974 Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: 1974 Stratocaster pickups.  Wound to the specs of the Original CBS 1974 Fender Stratocaster.  Very stratty and very balanced.  Scatterwound with Staggered Alnico 5 magnets, 42ga Plain Enamel magnet wire, and comes with period correct Grey Bottoms.   The set has a nice and warm low end and clean highs. Very quacky in the 2 & 4 position.  Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.  Output: Neck 5.5k, Middle 5.6k, Bridge 5.4k.

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0033
   Dallas Blues Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description:
Klein Pickups Dallas Blues Bottom Bobbin Image

Dallas Blues Stratocaster  Pickups:
Constructed using Vintage Staggered Alnico 2 magnets, Enamel magnet wire and cloth lead wires.  The best blues tone is achieved, funky deep bass, clean brilliant trebles, and a nice balanced mid range, is what makes this set the best.  Use this set to play any range of Blues, Funk, or Classic rock.  This set takes pedals very good. Wax potted to avoid unwanted microphonics.  Output: Neck 7.25k,  Middle 7.75k, Bridge 8.50k.

Dallas Blues Neck
Dallas Blues Middle-Neck
Dallas Blues Middle
Dallas Blues Middle-Bridge
Dallas Blues Bridge
Dallas Blues Funk

Sound Clips by Jason King Roxas of the Jason King Band

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!

Base SKU: KP-0717
   7-String Stratocaster Pickup (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: 7-String Pickup, Available in most of our vintage models, inquire about which models are available if you have a question.  String spacing center to center of the outer poles is 2.4080" and pickup mounting holes are 3.4640".  
Base SKU: KP-0672
   Custom Wound Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: Custom Wound Pickups for Stratocaster Guitars: Add this product to your shopping cart, then add your specifications and customizations. If you are unsure about your specifications please consult us.  We strive to make the best pickup that will suit exactly to your needs.  Looking for high output?  8-9K?  How about low output? 3-4k? We use 3 different forms of magnet wire and 4 different grades of magnets.  Add a Strat bridgeplate to compress your bridge signal and make it more useful.  Be sure to enter your contact information correctly. You will not be charged until your specifications are agreed upon. 

Looking for something specific?  More Mid Range?  Less Mid Range?  Punchy, quick attack?  Smooth Compression?  These plus many many more options are available.

*Bridgeplate Not Included, Sold separately on the Guitar Parts Page.

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!
Base SKU: KP-0005
   Custom Wound Tapped Stratocaster Pickups (Klein Pickups LLC)
Description: Custom Wound Tapped Stratocaster Pickups: Add this product to your shopping cart, then add your specifications and customizations. If you are unsure about your specifications please consult us.  We strive to make the best pickup that will suit exactly to your needs.  Looking for high output?  8-9K?  How about low output? 3-4k? We use 3 different forms of magnet wire and 4 different grades of magnets.  Be sure to enter your contact information correctly. You will not be charged until your specifications are agreed upon. 


When ordering be sure to include: 
    -2 outputs: ie 5.5k/6.75k for each pickup
    -Grade of magnet: Alnico 2,3,4,5
    -Type of magnet wire: Formvar, Enamel, Poly

All Pickups Hand Scatter wound for the best tonal response!

Base SKU: KP-0061