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- Thicker 41AWG for the Neck 4,5k – 2,1 Henry
- Standard 42AWG for the Middle 6,7k – 2,3 Henry
- Thinner 43AWG for the Bridge 9,6k – 2,5 Henry
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.
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.
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.
WOW EFFECT
Wound with 41AWG wire, the Neck pickup delivers exceptional clarity and definition. Bass notes remain tight and articulate, never muddy. If you’ve been chasing that huge, wide-open Strat neck tone reminiscent of classic blues legends, this is it – deep lows, shimmering highs, and a rich, expressive voice.
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 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”
NECK
The 42AWG Middle pickups captures the unmistakable "hollow" and "airy" character of a classic Strat tone. Focused mids and balanced response make it sit perfectly in a mix, delivering clarity without losing warmth.
MIDDLE
Wound with 43AWG wire, the Bridge pickup adds power and presence – ideal for solos that need to cut through. It naturally smooths out harsh, "ice-pick" highs with a touch of musical compression, resulting in a tone that stays clear, full, and pleasing without ever becoming brittle.
BRIDGE
Special care has been given to the 2nd and 4th positions – often overlooked, but full of character with the Kinetic Prewired Loaded Pickguards.
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.
Thanks to the mixed wire gauges in the winding design, these tones remain full, balanced, and highly usable – adding more expressive options to your sonic palette.
If you’re looking for a Strat with extra depth, power, and personality – this is it. A true upgrade that delivers inspiration from the very first note.
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.
Thanks to the mixed wire gauges in the winding design, these tones remain full, balanced, and highly usable – adding more expressive options to your sonic palette.
If you’re looking for a Strat with extra depth, power, and personality – this is it. A true upgrade that delivers inspiration from the very first note.
2ND & 4TH POSITIONS
Complex Strat Pickguard
Vintage Tone
Mix of 41, 42, 43 AWG
699
$
.00
COMPLEX MODEL FEATURES
VINTAGE TONE
Type: Single-Coil Loaded Pickguard
Function: Different Strat Tones in one set
Coil Wire: Neck 41AWG, Middle 42AWG and Bridge 43AWG
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 2,1 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
Function: Different Strat Tones in one set
Coil Wire: Neck 41AWG, Middle 42AWG and Bridge 43AWG
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 2,1 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
Sound Quality: Wide variety from huge and jaw dropping Neck, classic "twangy" and shimmery Middle, to punchy and hot Bridge. The elegant balance and musicality with a blend of warmth and tough bite.
Vintage Sound: Musical, dynamically open and wide, breathing and "in your face"
Winding: Scatter winding is critical for high-quality guitar tone
Magnets: Custom ordered up to vintage specs
Output: Output similar to vintage examples
Phase: Middle Pickup has reversed polarity for hum cancelling in the 2nd and 4th Positions
Vintage Sound: Musical, dynamically open and wide, breathing and "in your face"
Winding: Scatter winding is critical for high-quality guitar tone
Magnets: Custom ordered up to vintage specs
Output: Output similar to vintage examples
Phase: Middle Pickup has reversed polarity for hum cancelling in the 2nd and 4th Positions
Colors: We understand that our Customers can wish to have various colors of pickguards. They can range from iconic vintage whites to bold modern patterns, often chosen to either contrast or complement the guitar's body finish. For a classic look, Parchment, Cream, Mint Green, and Tortoiseshell are perennial favorites.
Holes: Installation holes may vary greatly. Strat pickguards come in several mounting configurations (usually 8 or 11 holes), with significant variations between vintage, modern, MIJ and Mexican models.
Solution: To resolve these issues the best way if we discuss these matters with our Customers upon ordering request.
Holes: Installation holes may vary greatly. Strat pickguards come in several mounting configurations (usually 8 or 11 holes), with significant variations between vintage, modern, MIJ and Mexican models.
Solution: To resolve these issues the best way if we discuss these matters with our Customers upon ordering request.