Our journey did not begin with the ambition to reinvent the industry, but with a simple goal—to restore a 1954 Strat pickup that had gone silent. Anyone who has chased that sound knows the urgency and emotion behind that pursuit.
Using unexpectedly salvaged 42 AWG vintage wire and drawing from audiophile experience, the restoration produced remarkable results. What began as a one-time repair evolved into a passion—experimenting, refining, and sharing great tone with fellow players.
Over time, we realized we could offer something genuinely special to the guitar community. Inspired by the legendary 1954 Fender single coils, we developed pickups with authentic vintage voicing—warm, open, and rich in articulation.
From the very first note, players immediately feel it – the unmistakable “Wow Effect”. In comparison tests, the Kinetic Prewired Loaded Pickguards receive praise from guitarists who often say it’s the one upgrade they’d never part with.
Handcrafted Kinetic Pickups are built around the art of true vintage tone. Open, warm, balanced and natural – these pickups are designed to let your sound breathe. Kinetic Prewired Loaded Pickguards respond dynamically to your playing, helping you shape expressive and inspiring tones.
This pickguard is for those who prefer the classic Strat tones. As an upgrade, it delivers the open, warm and musical vintage tones your instrument deserves.
Important: Please contact us before ordering to agree the specs of pickguard that suits your guitar as installation holes may vary. Also, the color of pickguard and knobs.
  • Standard 42AWG for the Neck 4.9k resistance, 2.2 Henry inductance
  • Standard 42AWG for the Middle 5.1k resistance, 2.3 Henry inductance
  • Standard 42AWG for the Bridge 5.6k resistance, 2.5 Henry inductance
WOW EFFECT
Wound with 42AWG wire, the Neck pickup delivers that classic "Twangy," shimmery nature of Strat single-coil tones - a balanced, full-range sound with clear highs and rich mids. Ideal for traditional Strat tones.
Traditionally the Neck is the first pickup we test when checking a Strat. In most cases, our 42AWG Neck produces that stunning “Wow Effect” - especially if you're familiar with and value that precious “Bottle Sound” in the Strat’s 12-fret position.
The low E string form the foundation of your sound, and when it’s right, you feel it – tight and controlled, with a solid “Thump” instead of an overwhelming “Boom”
THE NECK PICKUP
The 42AWG Middle combines warmth and bite with mid-range brightness and "spank." Its elegant balance and musicality - good articulation and wide dynamic response - will make you fall in love with the middle position.
It's very responsive and reacts beautifully to your individual playing style.
It's quite inspiring to discover what the middle pickup can actually sound like when it's done right.
THE MIDDLE PICKUP
The bridge is essential for rock and blues, especially lead solos. A decent-sounding pickup is crucial in that position.
Neck pickups typically sound okay or acceptable, but an inferior bridge pickup can drag down a guitar's overall impression.
We paid deliberate attention to make our 42AWG Bridge sound full and strong without ever becoming thin or brittle.
Thanks to our hand-winding pattern and specially manufactured magnets that recreate the original magnetic field, the Bridge remains clear, dynamic and musical.
It is an ideal tool for solos and soulful lines, whether in blues or rock.
THE BRIDGE PICKUP
We guarantee that our 2nd and 4th positions open new sounds and tonal shades not found in other products on the market - a fact noticed by our guitarist friends and customers alike.
Designed in a hum-canceling configuration, these positions retain their signature tone without the typical volume drop or excessive phase thinning found in standard setups.
You’ll find these tones full, balanced, and highly usable adding expressive options to your sonic palette.
If you're looking for a premium and professional quality upgrade for your instrument, this is it.
It responds nicely to gentle or punchy playing and can sound sweet or forceful at the same amp settings, based solely on your ability to control and pick notes.
This isn't some mass-produced recreation with marketing hype attached. This is the real deal, it delivers exceptional vintage character, including classic “twang,” “bottle,” and expressive sweet tonal nuances.
THE 2ND & 4TH POSITIONS
CONCLUSION

Classic Strat Pickguard

Vintage Tone
42 AWG Coil Wire
599
$
.00
CLASSIC MODEL FEATURES:
VINTAGE TONE
Type: Single-Coil Loaded Pickguard
Function: Classic Strat Tones
Coil Wire: 42AWG for Neck, Middle and Bridge
Magnets: Staggered Special Order with respect to authentic 1954’s specs
Pole Spacing: Neck (1.89"- 48 mm), Middle (1.97" - 50 mm), Bridge (2.05" - 52 mm)
DC Resistance: Neck 4,5k, Middle 6,7k, Bridge 9,6k
Output: All 3 pickups are ear matched and balanced by output characteristics.
Inductance: Neck 2,2 Henry, Middle 2,3 Henry, Bridge 2,5 Henry
Covering Color: Cream or any other upon request
Pickguard Color: Strat 3 Ply Cream or any other upon request
Knobs: Cream or any other upon request
Switch: 5 Way Pickup Selector Switch
Pots: CTS Type 250k
Capacitors: 022uf Vintage 50-60s we could salvage
Lead wire: Vintage 1960s wire