One of our most popular single‑coil pickups for ST-types. Its hand‑polished Alnico 5 magnets and moderately wound coils produce a bright, punchy vintage tone. It offers tighter low‑end response and a glassier character compared with the APS‑1.


Specs

- Position: Any

- DCR: 6.5kΩ

- Magnet: Alnico 5

- Cable: Cloth push-back 1-conductor shielded cable

This is an authorized imported product.

Same‑day pickup installation is available at our workshop. (Guitars with complex electronics or hollow‑body instruments (full or semi‑hollow) may require the instrument to be left with us for service.)

Please note:

- Plastic cases may show scuffs or minor blemishes from handling; these are not grounds for return or exchange.

- We are unable to accept price negotiations, as the listed price already reflects our best.

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- All items are also for sale in our physical workshop in Takadanobaba. There is a chance they might be sold out.

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- Compatibility: The product listed on this page is aftermarket part designed with the intent to fit representative models of Fender® and Gibson® guitars (e.g., Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Les Paul®, SG®, etc.).

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- Disclaimer: Astronauts Guitars or Retro Tone Pickups has no affiliation with or endorsement from Fender or Gibson or their affiliates. The products listed are not genuine OEM parts but aftermarket parts. Please judge suitability and installation at your own responsibility, taking into account the specifications and individual variations of the target instrument.